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“Decades of government-subsidised electricity have led many Koreans to view power as a public good that the government should provide cheaply and abundantly,” he says, which, in turn, erodes public acceptance of the costs of transition."
How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution | South Korea | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/16/south-korea-solar-power-renewables-revolution
"Hungary leads the EU by a wide margin, with an estimated 28 GW of untapped geothermal capacity at competitive prices. Türkiye follows with around 6 GW, while Poland, Germany, and France each hold roughly 4 GW. This spread matters because it means multiple countries across central and western Europe could benefit, not just those sitting on volcanic zones."
#Geothermal Energy in #Europe is Ready to Replace Nearly Half of Fossil Fuel Power | Happy Eco News
Geothermal energy in Europe could replace 42% of the EU's coal and gas electricity using new drilling technology already priced competitively with fossil fuels. Learn how 43 GW of untapped capacity could transform Europe's power sector.
UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar | Renewable energy | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/14/uk-households-power-renewables-soar
"“We’re seeing a massive shift as people take matters into their own hands – switching to solar, heat pumps and EVs, locking in low running costs and shielding themselves from future price shocks.”
Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar | Energy industry | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/11/homes-great-britain-green-energy-fuel-prices
Tails has a quick claw at the mat before heading out, but Sparky checks the coast is clear first, having met a pretty big local cat the other day.
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Oil and gas price spike stokes company interest in green investments
Energy companies, law firms, engineering and industrial corporations agree that Iran war "acts as a catalyst"
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"The solar record was confirmed less than a fortnight after Britain’s windfarms drove gas-fired power generation to a two-year low by reaching a record high."
Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval
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