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New EU Rules On Energy Projects Focus on Flexibility, Climate Change

The European Commission has endorsed the new Climate, Environmental Protection and Energy State Aid Guidelines (CEEAG).  to ensure that its state aid rules play their full role in supporting the European Green Deal, according to a recent announcement. Back in February, the European Commission (the executive branch of the European Union) organised a conference about how […]

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Green Products to be Cheaper After EU Changes VAT Rules

European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to change EU rules so that they can cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services linked to fighting climate change, health protection and making the EU more ready for the digital age. At the same time they agreed to phase out by 2030 some of […]

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Environmentalists Dispute ‘Green’ Status of Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars are increasingly becoming popular in the European Union as environmentally conscious drivers are moving away from conventional vehicles. However, environmentalists suggest that the hybrid vehicles might not be as green as they seem to be. The sales of these vehicles that come with a combustion engine and a small electric motor that allows […]

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EIB Grants Ørsted €500 M Loan for Green Energy Projects

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 500 million loan with Danish energy company Ørsted to support its increased capex programme on renewable energy projects, and the conclusion of the Borssele 1 & 2 wind farms off the Dutch coast with a long-term commitment from the EIB. The EIB issues long-term loans on […]

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Eco Wave Power Joins EU-funded ILIAD Project Worth €17 million

Onshore wave energy technology company Eco Wave Power Global AB has announced its participation in the ILIAD Consortium, which has been awarded €17 million by the European Union (EU) as part of the €1 billion European Green Deal. The Israel-based company has developed an innovative technology that produces clean electricity from ocean and sea waves […]

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‘Fit-for-55’; Need More Than Targets to Boost Wind Energy: WindEurope

With its ‘Fit-for-55 Package’ the European Union wants to create the right framework for an emission reduction of 55% by 2030 and set the course for carbon neutrality by 2050. The package will include a higher renewable energy target, but targets alone won’t deliver the wind volume Europe needs. WindEurope outlines the wind industry’s key […]

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India and the EU Commit to Energy Connectivity Partnership

Last Saturday, India and the European Union agreed to bring the EU-India Roadmap 2025 in action and foster new synergies to jointly contribute to a safer, greener, cleaner, more digital, resilient and stable world. The day saw two key events- ‘India-EU Leader’s Meeting’ and ‘India-EU Business Roundtable’- being held simultaneously so that alliances in climate, […]

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India-EU Renew Agreement on Science and Technological Cooperation

India and the European Union (EU) have renewed their agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for the next five years (2020-2025). India and the European Union (EU) have renewed their agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for the next five years (2020-2025). The agreement was extended by the exchange of Note Verbale between two sides. […]

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European Commission Announces new Green Deal Worth €1 tn

The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050, announcing a green deal worth EUR 1 trillion to achieve that target. The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050. This requires significant investment from both the EU and the national […]

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