Asian energy transition accelerates as Iran war chokes oil and gas supplies Asian energy transition accelerates after Iran war disrupts oil and gas flows; nations import Chinese solar panels en …
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Covestro warns Iran war energy shock threatens German chemical competitiveness
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCovestro warns of deepening supply shocks as oil nears $100 and Europe faces industry strain Covestro warns of supply shocks after Iran conflict as oil nears $100; CEO Steilemann details …
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Eurozone Inflation Rises to 3.0% in April as Energy Costs Surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEurozone inflation rises to 3.0% in April 2026 as energy costs surge Eurozone inflation hit 3.0% in April 2026, pushed higher by a 10.9% jump in energy prices, with uneven …
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German heating law reform caps tenant costs and splits CO2 and energy risks
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany heating law reform secures tenant cost cap as costs split with landlords Coalition agrees to halve CO2, network and biogas cost risks for tenants while introducing landlord contributions for …
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German economy slowed by Iran war as DIW warns energy costs rise
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economy’s recovery cools as DIW barometer flags Iran conflict impact German economy shows only a slight April rise in DIW barometer; energy costs and uncertainty from the Iran war …
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Battery storage firm Fenecon warns Minister Reiche’s remarks unsettle German energy market
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBavarian Firm Fenecon Scales Battery Storage from Used Car Batteries, Owners Criticize Minister Reiche Fenecon builds battery storage systems from second‑life car batteries in Lower Bavaria, driving local growth while …
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Politics
Miersch proposes emergency borrowing over Iran war energy crisis as CDU objects
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Debate Escalates Over Proposal for New Debt Amid Energy Shock SPD lawmaker Matthias Miersch raises prospect of new debt to avert economic collapse; CDU and CSU oppose the move …
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Technology
Meta secures space‑beamed solar power deal with Overview Energy
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMeta Signs Capacity Reservation for Space-Based Solar Power from Overview Energy Meta secures a reservation to receive up to 1 GW of space-based solar power beamed as near-infrared light to …
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EU energy efficiency plan sparks expert warnings over potential growth slowdown
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU to unveil May 2026 energy efficiency proposals as experts warn of growth trade-offs EU readies May 2026 energy efficiency proposals as experts debate if targets can align with growth; …
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AI energy use analysis reveals parity with common household consumption
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAI power consumption smaller per query, but training and cooling drive large energy needs New analysis shows AI power consumption per query is low, but model training and cooling raise …