Renewable energy jobs in Germany hit record 436,000 in 2025 amid policy uncertainty Germany’s renewable energy jobs surged to a new high in 2025, with about 436,000 people employed in …
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EU energy crisis persists, Commissioner Jørgensen announces electrification proposals for July
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU energy crisis: Jørgensen warns recovery will take months for oil and years for gas despite Iran‑US deal EU energy crisis: Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warns recovery will take months for …
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World
IEA warns Southeast Asia must diversify energy to avoid $245bn import shock
by anna walterby anna walterSoutheast Asian energy costs could triple by 2035, IEA warns IEA warns Southeast Asian energy costs could surge toward $245bn by 2035 without faster diversification; report urges renewables, nuclear and …
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Focused Energy announces Biblis fusion prototype for 2035, seeks billion-euro partners
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFocused Energy Raises €240 Million, Plans Laser Fusion Power Plant at Biblis Focused Energy has secured €240 million in new funding to accelerate development of a laser-based fusion power plant …
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DIW warns of temporary recession in Germany as Iran war drives energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDIW Predicts Temporary Recession in Germany as Energy Prices Rise Germany faces a short-lived downturn, DIW warns, after energy-price impacts linked to the Iran conflict. The DIW recession warning says …
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Technology
GM unveils sodium-ion energy storage plan with Peak Energy partnership
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzGM to Build Sodium‑Ion Batteries for Grid-Scale Energy Storage in New Peak Energy Partnership GM will develop sodium‑ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage through a partnership with Peak Energy, with …
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Politics
Reutlingen power outage exposes German energy infrastructure vulnerability amid Middle East flare-up
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoReutlingen power outage spotlights risks to Germany’s energy infrastructure Reutlingen power outage reveals weaknesses in Germany’s energy grid as officials probe causes; also: renewed Middle East clashes and NRW’s move …
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EU Commission rushes through Stability Pact change exempting energy spending for Italy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU budget rules changed to exempt energy spending after Italy’s request EU budget rules were revised to allow member states to exclude state energy spending from fiscal limits after Italy’s …
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World
Indonesia’s rupiah plunges to record low, breaches 18,000 amid energy shock
by anna walterby anna walterIndonesia’s rupiah plunges past 18,000 as energy shock tightens FX market Indonesia’s rupiah hit a record low, breaching 18,000 against the US dollar as surging energy costs and a collapsing …
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Politics
EU Commission proposes easing debt limits to boost energy transition investment
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Commission Proposes Looser Debt Rules to Fund Energy Transition EU Commission plans to ease EU debt rules to let member states borrow more for clean energy investments, potentially unlocking …