Europe

Solar

Solar is having its best summer yet in Europe

It was the EU’s top power source in early summer, generating a record 25% of electricity. The clean energy boom is likely to accelerate further from here.

By Dan McCarthy .

24 July 2026

Geothermal

Eavor plots next step for novel geothermal project after rocky start

The startup’s first-of-a-kind geothermal project hit key milestones in Germany — but also technical hurdles. Now it’s looking for partners to help finish the job.

By Maria Gallucci . 18 June 2026
Green steel

Europe’s quest for green steel

Facing new regulations and stiff competition from China, Sweden and other EU countries are racing to decarbonize steel production. It all hinges on green hydrogen.

By Paul Tullis . 7 May 2026
Offshore wind

Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe

Even as Ocean Winds abandons two U.S. offshore wind leases, it’s staying the course on projects elsewhere, including a floating French array that flicked on this week.

By Maria Gallucci . 5 May 2026
Green steel

Stegra lands funding to complete world’s first major green-steel mill

The company said it secured 1.4 billion euros to rescue its financially troubled steel mill, which will use green hydrogen to make metal in northern Sweden.

By Maria Gallucci . 14 April 2026
Clean energy

Iran war could spur Europe to double down on renewables — again

The Mideast conflict is plunging the European Union into yet another energy crisis. EU officials are once again embracing solar and wind as a result.

By Dan McCarthy . 3 April 2026
Clean energy manufacturing

Metal powders help fuel rockets. Now they could heat up factories, too.

Dutch startup Renewable Iron Fuel Technology burns iron powder in boilers to make carbon-free heat. The firm just raised $131 million to commercialize its tech.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 March 2026
Emissions reduction

Will the EU water down its new carbon tariff?

On Jan. 1, the bloc launched its world-first fee on the carbon emissions of imported goods. A European Commission proposal to allow exemptions is drawing ire.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 24 February 2026
Clean energy

Chart: In the EU, wind and solar surpass fossil fuels for first time

The watershed moment comes as the region looks to prioritize clean, domestic energy sources over dirty coal or imported natural gas.

By Dan McCarthy, Ysabelle Kempe . 30 January 2026
Offshore wind

European nations are jointly plotting a massive offshore wind buildout

As the U.S. tries to crush its offshore wind industry, 10 countries agree to work together to install 100 gigawatts of offshore turbines in the North Sea.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 28 January 2026
Clean industry

Europe’s world-first carbon tariff is coming. Here’s what to know.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is part of a broader effort to decarbonize heavy industries in Europe and globally. It takes full effect Jan. 1.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 December 2025