European Commission proposes upgrades of the EU's energy infrastructureThe European Commission has proposed a major upgrade of the EU’s energy infrastructure aimed at lowering electricity bills, strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on Russian imports. The presented plan…
EU’s Green Hydrogen Push Stalls as Costs Soar and Targets SlipEurope’s ambitious push to become a global leader in hydrogen energy is falling short of its own expectations, according to a new warning from the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER). Despite…
Rolls-Royce SMR and ÚJV Řež sign a memorandum o understandingThe Czech Republic’s ÚJV Řež has taken a major step toward advancing small modular reactor (SMR) development by signing a memorandum of understanding with UK-based Rolls-Royce SMR. The agreement aims to deepen…
Germany’s Planned Industrial Electricity Price Cap Expected to Cost Over €3 BillionThe German government’s plan to introduce a subsidized electricity price for energy-intensive industries is projected to cost more than €3 billion, according to a preliminary draft from the Federal Ministry for Economic…
Siemens Energy Signals Cautious Path Forward for Struggling Wind DivisionSiemens Energy is signaling a measured approach to restructuring its wind operations after CEO Christian Bruch acknowledged limited synergies between the company’s onshore and offshore turbine businesses. Speaking at the…
Energy Union Task Force meets to examine measures to bring down energy pricesThe Energy Union Task Force (EUTF) has recently convened to explore new measures aimed at reducing persistently high energy prices across the European Union. The meeting followed a directive from EU leaders at the…
Scientists Create Groundbreaking “Superalloy” That Withstands Extreme HeatResearchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a revolutionary new alloy that could transform high-temperature engineering. Combining chromium, molybdenum, and silicon, the new material…
Vestas Pauses Plans for Major Polish Wind Turbine Factory Amid Slower European DemandDanish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has announced a suspension of its plans to establish a major offshore wind turbine factory in Poland, citing weaker-than-expected demand for offshore wind energy across Europe.
Excavation Begins for Uzbekistan’s First Small Modular ReactorExcavation has begun for Uzbekistan’s first RITM-200N small modular reactor (SMR), marking a major milestone in the country’s nuclear energy program. About 1.5 million cubic metres of soil will be removed to create a 13-…
Ultra-Thin Solar Tech Breakthrough at Chalmers UniversityResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made a major breakthrough in understanding one of the most promising materials for next-generation solar cells—formamidinium lead iodide, a halide…
Framatome and ENEA Partner on Nuclear Power for Lunar SettlementsFrance’s Framatome and Italy’s ENEA have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on nuclear reactor technologies that could power future human settlements on the Moon. The deal will focus on three key areas:…
Stellantis Unveils Lighter, Faster-Charging EV Battery PrototypeStellantis has unveiled a breakthrough in electric vehicle technology with its new IBIS (Intelligent Battery Integrated System), developed in partnership with Saft, a TotalEnergies subsidiary. The innovative design…
