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Ireland has vast potential in wind energy

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IRELAND

The energy crisis triggered by the Ukraine war is an opportunity for Ireland to maximise its extensive wind energy potential. Ireland’s renewable-energy options are limited in…

Liberalising Greek energy market will pick up in 2018

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GREECE

Most energy market reforms have now been included in national legislation and the Regulatory Authority for Energy has incorporated them into operational regulations. The aim is…

Rising electricity use will redefine energy security

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INT

The benefits accruing from a whole system approach to the energy transition bring new energy supply threats, including integrating renewable energy sources, cybersecurity and…

Major tests lie ahead for Ecuador’s Noboa

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ECUADOR

The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…

Investment and policy key to meeting hydrogen goals

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INTERNATIONAL

Production offers flexibility: hydrogen can be made in multiple locations -- increasing geopolitical diversification -- using renewable electricity, nuclear power and fossil fuels…

Countries’ approaches to reviving nuclear power differ

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INTERNATIONAL

Extending nuclear plants' lifespans is a relatively low-cost way of sustaining this form of power generation, but renewable energy with zero fuel costs is challenging such…

Renewable energy capacity will rise with costs falling

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INTERNATIONAL

Governments are formulating their environmental policies in line with the Paris climate agreement and falling costs make renewables the cheapest option for new generating…

US state election races to set 2019-21 policy stage

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UNITED STATES

These state elections have great significance for policy measures in 2019-20, particularly as Washington is expected to be gridlocked through divided control of Congress and the…

UK 2050 carbon objectives face huge challenges

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UNITED KINGDOM

The country has made considerable progress in recent years on energy security and cutting emissions. However, achieving the 2050 target requires the development of a hydrogen…

Saudi nuclear plans will generate controversy

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SAUDI ARABIA

The Saudi nuclear energy programme.