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Solar panels may become mandatory on all new buildings in Europe

Envirotec Magazine

The European Commission announced on 18 May that it plans to make the installation of solar panels mandatory for all new public, commercial and residential buildings in the EU. It focused on three distinct pillars: energy savings, diversification of energy supplies, and accelerated roll-out of renewable energy.

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EU increases 2030 solar goals by 87% but grid planning trails

Smart Energy International

Solar energy targets in Europe have increased by an average of 87%, however, grid and flexibility planning trail far behind renewable goals, putting the energy transition at risk. That is the finding of the latest analysis by Solar Power Europe, the association representing the entire European value chain.

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ESB Networks reaches 1.5 million smart meter milestone

Smart Energy International

million smart meters nationwide as part of the National Smart Metering Programme. With this the company is on track to complete the full, over 2 million, smart meter rollout in early 2025. “We We are delighted with the progress to date on the National Smart Metering Programme and achieving the milestone of 1.5

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WoodMac: Wind, Solar and Storage to Dominate Europe’s Power Grid by 2030

GreenTechMedia

Europe's power system will look very different in 2030, with energy storage supporting the “dominance” of wind and solar generation, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. By 2040, Europe is expected to add another 169 gigawatts of wind and 172 gigawatts of solar.

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WoodMac: Global Energy Storage Capacity to Hit 741 GWh by 2030

GreenTechMedia

Global energy storage capacity is now expected grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31 percent through 2030, according to Wood Mackenzie's new global storage outlook. The market will hit 741 gigawatt-hours of cumulative capacity by 2030. US home to half of all global storage capacity in 2030.

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Technology Trending: Energy sector digital identity app and hydrogen-powered superyacht

Smart Energy International

Energy sector digital identity app spins off for global use, an intelligent power solution for China’s high energy physics platform and a hydrogen-powered superyacht unveiled are in the week’s technology radar. Have you read?

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Review calls for more energy flexibility and smart water meters in GB

Smart Energy International

Britain’s National Infrastructure Commission has called for further investment and upgrading of the electricity and water infrastructures among others. There should be increased adoption of electric vehicles, with a nationwide network of at least 300,000 public charge points across the country by 2030.