Germany 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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Business
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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Business
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 …
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Business
Ritter Sport announces 70 layoffs amid soaring cocoa and energy costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRitter Sport layoffs affect 70 jobs as cocoa and energy costs bite Ritter Sport layoffs will eliminate 70 jobs as soaring cocoa, energy and packaging costs pressure the century old …
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Business
European Commission warns energy markets will remain tight despite Iran war ending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU energy crisis: Commission warns markets will stay tight even if Iran war ends EU energy crisis: Commission warns gas and kerosene markets will stay strained even if the Iran …
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Business
Home renovation faces high costs asbestos hurdles and energy upgrade needs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerProperty renovation in Germany faces high costs and hidden risks Property renovation in Germany faces rising costs, hidden hazards like asbestos, and energy upgrades; experts recommend coordinated planning and energy …
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Politics
EU energy dependence remains high at 57 percent despite renewables
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU energy dependence remains at 57% despite surge in renewables EU energy dependence stays at 57% as renewables grow, but slower electrification and falling domestic fossil output keep import needs …
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Technology
Redwood Materials cuts roughly 10% of workforce to scale energy storage
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzRedwood Materials layoffs impact roughly 135 employees as company refocuses on energy storage Redwood Materials layoffs: the battery recycler cut about 135 roles—around 10% of staff—to streamline operations and accelerate …
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Politics
Germany approves tougher action against Russian shadow fleet to secure energy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s National Security Council orders tougher action against Russian shadow fleet Germany’s National Security Council has approved stronger measures targeting the Russian shadow fleet to prevent sanctions evasion and protect …