Opinion – Spain’s Nuclear Phase-Out Is a Risky Gamble with High Costs
A new report warns that Spain’s plan to shut down all nuclear plants by 2032 could raise energy prices by 36%, cost 30,000 jobs, and compromise grid stability.
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France Credits Nuclear Energy for Grid Stability as Spain Debates Its Phase-Out
France says a blackout like Spain’s is less likely in its territory thanks to nuclear energy, reigniting the Iberian debate on energy strategy.
China’s CATL Begins Shift Away from Lithium, Challenging Chile’s Mining Future
China’s CATL launches sodium-ion batteries, signaling a strategic shift away from lithium and posing long-term challenges for Chile’s mining sector.
Power Outage in Spain Causes €400M Drop in Digital Purchases, Partial Recovery Underway
Spain’s recent blackout slashed digital purchases by 55%, causing an estimated €400 million loss. While partial recovery is underway, the total economic impact could reach €800 million, according to Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo.
The Iberian Blackout: A Wake-Up Call for Smarter Renewable Integration—Not a Rejection
The massive power outage in Spain and Portugal has sparked debate over renewable energy. But the real issue lies in outdated infrastructure—not solar or wind.
Spain Restores 99.95% of Power After Blackout with Hydropower and International Grid Support
Red Eléctrica confirms nearly full recovery of Spain’s power grid after Monday’s blackout, crediting swift action, hydropower stations, and international grid support from France and Morocco.
Renewable Energy in Europe: Progress, Innovations, and Challenges
Europe is leading the global renewable energy transition with ambitious policies, groundbreaking projects, and innovative technologies. From offshore wind to green hydrogen, this in-depth report explores the continent’s achievements, challenges, and future opportunities as it drives toward a climate-neutral future by 2050.
Suzlon Energy Share Price Gain Despite Weak Market: Renewable Orders Fuel Momentum
Suzlon Energy shares rallied on April 24, defying weak market trends after securing major wind power contracts from NTPC and Sunsure.
Germany’s Energiewende 2025: A Guide to the Green Transition (video update)
Germany’s Energiewende 2025 explores one of the world’s most ambitious clean energy transitions—detailing its progress in wind, solar, storage, economic policy, political debate, and global mining impacts. A comprehensive look at Germany’s path to carbon neutrality by 2045.
U.S. Slaps Record Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels Over China-Linked Dumping
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced tariffs exceeding 3,500% on solar panels from Southeast Asia, targeting what officials call a “transnational subsidy scheme” led by China. The move, which could reshape global solar supply chains, pits trade enforcement against clean energy expansion as the U.S. balances industrial protection with climate goals.