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EU to help China fulfil its global climate obligations, and in return


June 17, 2019 by Matthew James

Last month’s launch of the EU China Energy Cooperation Platform (ECECP) should serve as great encouragement for EU energy firms looking to participate in the developing Chinese energy system. Up until now it’s been possible but challenging as firms have not been competing on a level-playing field. But that is set to change as a whole raft of factors mean the time is ripe for meaningful cooperation between the world’s two leading energy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate policy, Energy Tagged With: China, ECECP, ENTSO-E, ENTSOG, EU, grids, markets, Paris2050, renewables

Electricity Capacity Mechanisms face legal challenge in UK, Poland

May 31, 2019 by Joe Mitton and Matthew James

Recognising that energy markets might not always be able to meet demand on their own, the European Commission allows EU Member States to operate Capacity Mechanisms (CMs). These schemes offer contracts via publicly administered auctions to suppliers who help 'guarantee' there is always spare power for the grid, even as demand and supply fluctuate. But the designs of the CMs are proving contentious, and legal challenges to CMs threaten to shut … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Policies Tagged With: capacity mechanisms, coal, EU, Greenpeace, Poland, renewables, Tempus Energy, UK

EU plans first satellite fleet to monitor CO2 in every country

May 29, 2019 by Karl Mathiesen

The speed and policies required for a successful transition depend on our ability to measure emissions accurately and globally. That’s why Europe is readying a new fleet of three satellites to monitor CO2 emissions at every point on earth, creating the first worldwide system capable of measuring at city and even power plant level in close to real time, reports Karl Mathiesen at Climate Home News. It will mean, for example, a city can measure how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate policy, Energy Tagged With: CO2, emissions, ESA, EU, Paris2050, transition

The European Battery Alliance is moving up a gear

May 24, 2019 by Carole Mathieu

Europe needs batteries, primarily for clean mobility and grid stabilisation. But EU lithium-ion cell manufacturing is less than 3% of the global share, and mainly for high-end niche markets, not the automotive sector. If Europe doesn’t act fast, catching up with Asia will become impossible, writes Carole Mathieu of the IFRI’s Centre for Energy, reflecting the views of the European Battery Alliance (EBA). It’s a strategic imperative, given the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Storage, Transport and energy Tagged With: automotive, batteries, China, EU, EVs, grid, InnoEnergy, Northvolt

EU Elections: stakes are high for energy and climate policy

May 23, 2019 by Rachel Waldholz

Voters across the EU head to the polls between 23 and 26 May to elect a new European Parliament. It’s one of three major European institutions — along with the European Commission and Council — due for elections or leadership change this year. Reporting for Clean Energy Wire, Rachel Waldholz, based in Berlin, interprets how the results will shape future EU climate and energy policy, with major ramifications for Germany, Europe, and the global … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate policy, Energy Tagged With: Climate, elections, EPP, EU, European Parliament, Germany, Greens, Paris2050, S&D

IEA: Renewables growth worldwide is stalling

May 8, 2019 by IEA

It’s bad enough that 2018 net capacity additions did not exceed 2017’s after two decades of strong growth. It is far more troubling that nobody saw it coming, says the IEA, who have laid out the data and main cause: stop-go policies. 2018's 180 GW is only 60% of what needs to be added each year to meet climate goals. China, the EU, India and Japan all fell back. Only emerging economies, developing countries and the US (slightly) saw growth. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Policies, Renewables Tagged With: China, emissions, EU, grids, IEA, India, investment, Japan, Paris2050, policies, renewables, US

More nuclear means more waste disposal: the options, science, engineering

April 26, 2019 by James Conca

Public concern about nuclear power goes beyond an accident at a live plant. What do we do with the nuclear waste? If nuclear is to grow to become a major replacement for oil and gas the question must be answered. James Conca reviews the different methods that have been seriously considered: shooting it into space, burying it in deep sea trenches or under ice sheets, transmutation, or simply digging it even deeper underground. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, Nuclear Tagged With: EU, Finland, France, Nuclear, Russia, Sweden, U.S., uranium, waste

Less politically centralised, can the EU remain a transition leader?

April 16, 2019 by Lucien Chabason

As a region the EU is a transition leader. Its primary energy consumption increased by only 0.2% in 2018 (globally it rose by 2.6%) and its CO2 emissions dropped by 1.7% (globally, up 1.7%). But the EU’s move towards greater “subsidiarity” and devolution of power, to counterbalance too much centralisation, has made it harder for the EU to act quickly and act big, says Lucien Chabason, Senior Advisor at the IDDRI. One example: how easily can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate policy, Energy Tagged With: COP15, EU, ghg, Government, Juncker, Paris2050, policies, transition

Russia to consider ratification of Paris Agreement

February 20, 2019 by Natalie Sauer

In Russia a report on formally joining the climate deal is due for completion by the end of the month. Russia has signed the Paris Agreement but not ratified it, and is the largest GHG emitter of the 13 nations not to have done so. To help change the mindset a key industry lobby has reversed its opposition. They join supporters who warn that non-ratification can now undermine international trade deals, and fossil fuels are inefficient and costly. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Climate policy, Energy Tagged With: EC, emissions, EU, ghg, Japan, Paris2050, Putin, Russia

WWF: A Just Transition needs a Just Facilitation

February 19, 2019 by Katie Treadwell

Katie Treadwell at the WWF European Policy Office says to successfully transition to a green and sustainable economy, the EU and its Member States must heed warning signs given by their constituents, such as at the Yellow Vests protest in France. They must ensure their approach to the transformation is ambitious, inclusive and facilitates a just and local transition. Just Transition policies are typically referred to in the context of coal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Energy, EU Policy, Platform Tagged With: coal, COP24, EU, jobs, just transition, policy, renewables, transition, WWF, Yellow Vests

EU energy sector set for crucial state aid decisions in 2019

February 8, 2019 by Fieldfisher

2018 was a watershed year for state aid regulations in the EU energy sector. A number of landmark rulings by the European Commission towards different member states have challenged the legality of various state aid measures and prompted governments to reconsider mechanisms for supporting domestic energy sectors. In particular, early-stage capacity mechanism procedures for many member states have been scrutinised, albeit favourably, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Energy Outlooks, Platform Tagged With: electricity, Energy, Energy; State aid; utilities; EU; European Union; regulatory; Fieldfisher, EU, european union, fieldfisher, regulatory, state aid, utilities

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