Browsing: Europe

Global renewable energy capacity is projected to expand by 4,600 GW by 2030, roughly equivalent to the combined installed capacity of China, the European Union, and Japan, according to the IEA’s Renewables 2025 report.

Europe is taking a decisive step toward tackling one of its most persistent emissions sources: industrial process heat. On October 10, 2025, the European Commission released the final Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) for the IF25 Heat Auction, its first continent-wide auction aimed at decarbonizing industrial heat generation.

The United Kingdom’s ambition to lead in offshore hydrogen production is taking tangible form as the Milford Haven: Hydrogen Kingdom (MH:HK) project advances toward deployment in the Celtic Sea.

GoldenPeaks Capital (GPC) and Huawei Polska have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy 500 MWh of grid-forming battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Europe, signaling a strategic push to bolster grid stability amid rising renewable energy integration.

Uniper has formally submitted a planning application to North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) for its proposed Humber H2ub® (Green) hydrogen production facility, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to decarbonize industrial operations in the Humber region.

In addressing the increasing need for efficient energy storage solutions, a recent study introduced an offline lithium-ion battery repair system that employs a dynamic strategy and hybrid topology, aiming to tackle common issues such as battery inconsistency, high costs, and single control methods in lithium battery packs.

Belgium-based steel wire and coating specialist Bekaert has announced plans to halt production of electrolyzer components at its Bekintex facility in Wetteren, citing weaker-than-anticipated development of the green hydrogen market.

Poland is stepping up its domestic green hydrogen production as the state development bank, BGK, signs agreements totaling PLN 2.117 billion ($581 million / €498 million) in non-repayable funding for five hydrogen projects across the country.

Finland’s hydrogen ambitions are entering a new phase as Sunfire and P2X Solutions extend their collaboration to a 40 MW green hydrogen project in Joensuu, marking one of the country’s largest planned electrolyzer installations to date.

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has approved planning for a £75 million long-duration battery energy storage facility at Moneybroom Road, Lisburn — a project positioned to play a pivotal role in Northern Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon, resilient electricity grid.