Although an early enthusiast for solar in 2009 the Czech Republicâs clean energy ambitions stalled. The share of green electricity was only 12% last year, with solar contributing 3% and wind just 1%. The current government is now reviving the nationâs drive towards carbon-free energy. Will new Czech policies along with EU initiatives like REPowerEU, the Green Deal and the Modernisation Fund successfully breathe new life into the Czech transition? … [Read more...]
Clean transport in Europe: key trends to watch out for
T&Eâs quarterly trends series gives a snapshot of the key developments that will define the future of clean transport in Europe. And what Europe does â given it wants to lead this field â should influence what happens worldwide. T&Eâs Thomas Earl brings attention to four issues. First, proven progress in this major sector makes it a contender for a significant role in Europeâs new industrial strategy. It ranges from battery and … [Read more...]
Small nations have big plans for nuclear energy
Dan Yurman looks at how small nations are trying to increase their nuclear supply. Romania has the US and China both pitching for business. The Czech Republic is still vague about giving electricity price guarantees, something that caused the collapse of a $25bn nuclear tender in 2014. Ukraine looks at Small Modular Reactors. The author starts with the Baltics â net importers of electricity â and Estoniaâs ambition to redress that balance using … [Read more...]
