Coal Fired
Europe close to deal on ETS
19 out of 28 EU nations have voted for a compromise on reforms to the carbon emissions market. The tweak to the Emissions Trading System is aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris accord while maintaining economic competitiveness of energy-intensive industries.
Big Data
Innogy chief Terium enjoying challenge ‘out of the comfort zone’
RWE-owned Innogy has joined forces with leading global equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd in a bid to discover new start-ups that can provide innovative products and services in the energy market. Power Engineering International caught up with Innogy CEO Peter Terium as he headed for the launch in Tel Aviv, Israel on Tuesday.
Africa
Combating the threat of mercury
Mercury has been elevated to the status of a pollutant of global concern owing to some of its unique toxic properties which pose environmental and health risks.
Energy Efficiency
Interview: Kristian Ruby, Eurelectric
In January, Kristian Ruby succeeded Hans ten Berge as secretary-general of European electric industry trade body Eurelectric.
Emissions & Environment
Europe passes draft carbon market reform
Europe's parliament has adopted draft reforms to the bloc’s carbon market.
Cogeneration CHP
European heating sector urges Parliament to support EU ETS reform
Organisations involved in the European Union’s heating sector have jointly called on the European Parliament to implement the findings of the EU Emissions Trading System report.
Blog
Is clarity in the eye of the beholder?
In my time covering the electric power industries at Power Engineering International one of the ever-present clichés, the catch cry no matter what your sector, is the call for ‘clarity’ so as to facilitate investment.
Emissions Control
Utility group apply pressure on EU ahead of ETS vote
A group of 14 of Europe’ leading utilities is calling for a stronger Emissions Trading System ahead of a vote in the bloc’s parliament on Tuesday.
Coal Fired
WindEurope concerned about investment despite positives
WindEurope has noted the impressive gains in wind energy installations in particular European member states, but has an overriding concern about the variations in investment across the EU.
Biomass
Policymakers urged not to ‘pull the rug’ on existing power assets
New secretary-general of Eurelectric, Kristian Ruby, speaks to Power Engineering International about the new and ongoing challenges facing the European electric power sector such as the impact of Brexit.
