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EU news: from demands for a delay in methane emissions regulations to urgent support measures
EU news: from demands for a delay in methane emissions regulations to urgent support measures

To reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the European Union aims to accelerate the development of green energy

Ukraine will produce 2.1 billion cubic meters of biomethane per year by 2035: the government has approved the program
Ukraine will produce 2.1 billion cubic meters of biomethane per year by 2035: the government has approved the program

Already in the first phase, there are plans to commission eight biomethane plants

Ukraine added over 300 MW of wind power capacity in 2025 – Ministry of Energy
Ukraine added over 300 MW of wind power capacity in 2025 – Ministry of Energy

The expansion of wind power brings Ukraine closer to the European vision for energy, reducing its dependence on fossil fuels

A new record for the wind energy sector: in 2025, new capacity increased by 40%
A new record for the wind energy sector: in 2025, new capacity increased by 40%

The total capacity of all wind turbines worldwide is currently 1,299 GW

China plans to double its renewable energy capacity by 2035
China plans to double its renewable energy capacity by 2035

To this end, large-scale infrastructure projects are being implemented, including the construction of hydroelectric power plants in Tibet

Despite the global energy crisis, coal isn't making a comeback. What does clean energy have to do with this?
Despite the global energy crisis, coal isn't making a comeback. What does clean energy have to do with this?

Renewable energy sources helped mitigate the impact of the blockade of a key oil and gas supply route

In the UK, people will be paid extra for their energy consumption on windy days
In the UK, people will be paid extra for their energy consumption on windy days

The power grid is unable to handle the excess generation from wind and solar power plants

Biodiesel in Ukraine could replace up to 30% of imported fuel. What should the government do?
Biodiesel in Ukraine could replace up to 30% of imported fuel. What should the government do?

Currently, this type of biofuel is produced on a large scale only when the price of oil remains above $100 per barrel for an extended period

The world's largest offshore wind farm has been connected to the UK power grid via an undersea cable
The world's largest offshore wind farm has been connected to the UK power grid via an undersea cable

The offshore wind farm is located 120 km off the coast of Yorkshire

Wind power accounts for one in ten kilowatts of energy worldwide – WWEA
Wind power accounts for one in ten kilowatts of energy worldwide – WWEA

China leads in new capacity installations, while Denmark leads in the share of wind energy in total energy consumption

Some clean technologies in the EU have already outperformed fossil fuels
Some clean technologies in the EU have already outperformed fossil fuels

At the same time, innovations such as carbon capture and low-carbon fuels require significant investment

Wind turbine graveyard: In Texas, thousands of blades have been awaiting disposal for years
Wind turbine graveyard: In Texas, thousands of blades have been awaiting disposal for years

By 2050, approximately 43 million tons of such waste will have accumulated worldwide