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Italy prepares 14 hydrogen trains. First test covered 170 km
The first hydrogen train for the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line covered around 170 km during overnight testing. This marks the beginning of trials ahead of the planned launch of regular passenger services in 2027. Ultimately, 14 trains are expected to replace diesel…
Romania finalizes rules for energy storage subsidies for prosumers
The Romanian government has published the final financial guidelines for its first dedicated nationwide subsidy program for energy storage systems for prosumers. The program offers grants covering up to 75% of project costs. Consultations and program budget Romania’s Ministry of…
Italian energy storage market shrinks by 58% in a year
Italy’s energy storage market is experiencing a sharp slowdown, with newly installed capacity falling by 58% in the 12 months to June 2026. Despite this, upcoming capacity auctions could bring an additional 24 GWh of energy storage onto the grid…
They’re Going Big! Scotland Approves Four Energy Storage Projects in One Day
The Scottish government granted planning consent for four energy storage projects in a single day, including two with durations of 16 and 18 hours. The four projects have a combined power capacity of 1.4 GW. Four Approvals in One Day…
Vietnam wants to connect rooftops, batteries and electric vehicles into a single virtual power plant
Vietnam is preparing to move beyond basic time-of-use tariffs and industrial demand response programmes towards virtual power plants. The information was shared by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade in a publication prepared by Nguyen Huy Hoach of the scientific…
How can power system balancing be improved? The UK looks to AI
On 8 September 2026, the UK government launched a consultation on a document intended to help shape a national AI strategy for the energy sector. It explores the use of artificial intelligence in forecasting, grid management and the coordination of…
Expert Insights
These are no longer ordinary battery systems. Grid‑forming is changing the rules of the game
A few years ago, energy‑storage systems were viewed primarily as devices used to store surplus electricity…
Interviews
Marcin Hołub (MPOWER Technologie): We have proven that a Polish company can create a complete hydrogen system, one that will be used by a floating unit.
Is hydrogen the future of maritime transport? The creators of the first Polish hydrogen boat, “Cicha Moc,” share their insights on designing hydrogen systems and making the sale of hydrogen solutions financially viable. Marcin, who has 19 years of research…
Artur Racicki (SEEDiA): Cities are increasingly looking for partners who will help them achieve ambitious climate goals
SEEDiA is a Polish startup that creates solar-powered furniture for cities and businesses. They design benches, shelters, and other outdoor structures with built-in solar panels. These panels harness energy from the sun while providing people with convenient amenities like seating…
Mateusz Sołtysiak (SES Hydrogen Energy): Without implementing hydrogen, we will not be able to achieve decarbonization goals
SES Hydrogen Energy is a company dedicated to hydrogen technologies, aligning its efforts with current environmental requirements and global climate objectives, both in Poland and on a global scale. In August of this year, the company conducted functional trials of…
RES Rentier: Gravitational energy storage will allow us to stabilize the National Power System for 50 years
OZE Rentier SA is a company aiming to transform the renewable energy industry by employing gravity-based electricity storage facilities. Tomasz Zieliński, the President of the Management Board at OZE Rentier SA, and Andrzej Tersa, the Vice-President of the Management Board…
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Energy storage
Romania finalizes rules for energy storage subsidies for prosumers
The Romanian government has published the final financial guidelines for its first dedicated nationwide subsidy program for energy storage systems for prosumers. The program offers grants covering up to 75% of project costs. Consultations and program budget Romania’s Ministry of…
Italian energy storage market shrinks by 58% in a year
Italy’s energy storage market is experiencing a sharp slowdown, with newly installed capacity falling by 58% in the 12 months to June 2026. Despite this, upcoming capacity auctions could bring an additional 24 GWh of energy storage onto the grid…
They’re Going Big! Scotland Approves Four Energy Storage Projects in One Day
The Scottish government granted planning consent for four energy storage projects in a single day, including two with durations of 16 and 18 hours. The four projects have a combined power capacity of 1.4 GW. Four Approvals in One Day…
Vietnam wants to connect rooftops, batteries and electric vehicles into a single virtual power plant
Vietnam is preparing to move beyond basic time-of-use tariffs and industrial demand response programmes towards virtual power plants. The information was shared by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade in a publication prepared by Nguyen Huy Hoach of the scientific…
Renewable energy
Vietnam wants to connect rooftops, batteries and electric vehicles into a single virtual power plant
Vietnam is preparing to move beyond basic time-of-use tariffs and industrial demand response programmes towards virtual…
Phenogy and HD Advanced Technologies to manufacture sodium-ion cells in Europe
Swiss company Phenogy AG and Germany’s HD Advanced Technologies, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, have…
Canada launches $70 billion megaproject amid tariff war with Trump
Canada is launching a massive energy investment program worth nearly $70 billion. The modernization of the…
UK could save £320 billion on energy. Controversial report points to a different path
An alternative path for the development of the UK’s energy sector could reduce system costs by…
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Energy of sea currents, tides and waves
The waters of the seas and oceans are an endless source of energy. This is due to the fact that they are in constant motion due to currents, tides and waves. Since these phenomena are self-repeating natural processes, we can…
How does a home photovoltaic installation work?
Ever wondered about the journey of the sun’s rays that power the electrical devices in our homes? In this article, we’ll explore the workings of a home photovoltaic installation and delve into the additional advantages offered by batteries for storing…
Energy storage for the farmer and renewable energy on the farm
Modern agriculture is advancing rapidly, leveraging technological innovations to enhance the efficiency of agricultural practices. Sustainable energy management has become a key focus in this evolution, prompting an increasing number of farmers to adopt energy storage solutions. Energy storage for…
Energy storage: prosumer, in a transformer station or large-scale?
The importance of energy storage for the power system The impact of renewable energy sources on the power grid The existing power grid system is designed to distribute energy from large power plants. However, the shift towards renewable energy sources,…
Electromobility
Will premium Chinese SUVs be built in Europe? Geely and Volkswagen open a new chapter
SUVs more than five metres long and designed in China could soon be built in European factories. Geely wants to use Volvo plants, Ford is opening up Spain to Geely models, and Volkswagen is considering manufacturing Chinese-developed vehicles in Germany.…
Electromobility market acquisition: Koronea buys Stacjeladowania.com
Koronea Family Office has acquired a 100% stake in Stacjeladowania.com, a company specialising in the sale, installation and servicing of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The acquisition is intended to strengthen the Koronea Group’s expertise in electromobility and enable it to…
German Automotive Industry in Retreat — China Chooses Its Own Brands
Volkswagen recorded a drop of more than 36% in sales in China in Q2 2026. BMW and Mercedes are also facing difficulties. German automotive manufacturers are increasingly losing the competition to rapidly expanding producers from China. Can German Automakers Compete…
The first subscription program of its kind in Poland for electric‑vehicle drivers
MOYA energia, a brand owned by the Anwim Group and responsible for developing its e‑mobility segment, is launching Poland’s first subscription solution for electric‑vehicle drivers that goes beyond standard charging discounts. The new EV Packages combine reductions on electricity, traditional…
Corporate fleets are increasingly turning to electric vehicles — driven not only by environmental concerns but also by fuel prices
Rising uncertainty in the fuel market and the need for greater cost control are making electric vehicles increasingly visible in corporate fleets. The latest EFL study shows that more than one quarter of companies plan to introduce electric cars, and…
Hydrogen
Italy prepares 14 hydrogen trains. First test covered 170 km
The first hydrogen train for the Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line covered around 170 km during overnight testing. This marks the beginning of trials ahead of the planned launch of regular passenger services in 2027. Ultimately, 14 trains are expected to replace diesel…
The world’s first large‑scale engine powered exclusively by hydrogen has begun supplying electricity to the national grid
At Wärtsilä’s laboratory in Bermeo, Spain, a technology test is underway that may play an important role in stabilizing power systems based on renewable energy. The company has launched the world’s first large‑scale engine powered 100% by hydrogen, supplying electricity…
CHN Energy launches the largest solar-hydrogen project with energy storage in China.
China Energy Investment Corp., a state-owned enterprise, has completed construction of the integrated Guohua Rudong complex in Jiangsu Province. The project combines an offshore photovoltaic plant, a battery energy storage system, and a green hydrogen production facility within a single…
Germany invests in hydrogen storage in formate salts
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Allocates €2.8 Million for FormaPort Project on Hydrogen Storage Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has allocated €2.8 million for the FormaPort project, which aims to develop a system for storing and transporting hydrogen in the form of safe formate salts. Research…
Germany explores hydrogen production from seawater at wind farms.
Hydrogen from Waves and Wind In July 2025, the SalYsAse project was launched. Its goal is to develop technology for producing hydrogen directly from seawater, near offshore wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The project is led…
Conventional energy
The US is digging deep into its oil reserves. Experts warn of a problem that cannot be easily fixed
America’s strategic oil reserves are shrinking rapidly. However, the problem is not limited to the number…
Nuclear power
Hungary on the brink of a blackout as companies prepare to cut electricity consumption
Hungary’s energy system has come under enormous pressure. The record-low water level of the Danube is threatening the operation of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which accounts for nearly half of the country’s electricity generation. Authorities warn that the reactors…
Over PLN 60 billion for nuclear power. The government updates the nuclear program and outlines what will happen by 2040
Poland’s nuclear program is entering a decisive phase. The first power plant already has secured financing, the procedure for obtaining a construction permit is underway, and preparations for the second investment are progressing in parallel. The updated Polish Nuclear Power…
Nuclear power in Poland. Donald Tusk has revealed a potential location for the second nuclear power plant.
During a meeting in Piotrków Trybunalski, Prime Minister Donald Tusk indicated Bełchatów as the frontrunner for hosting Poland’s second nuclear power plant. If, according to the analyses we are finalizing, a decision is made on the second location, Bełchatów is…