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United Kingdom: early launch of the AR8 in response to the geopolitical context

On 15/03/2026, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband announced a package of measures designed to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and ensure the country's energy security in response to the conflict in the Middle East. These measures include: • bringing forward the Government's annual…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, National bodies, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 434245
• Published on 16/03/26 at 18:00
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Aristotelis Chantavas appointed as new chief executive officer of Terna Energy

Aristotelis Chantavas will take over as the new chief executive of Terna Energy, a subsidiary of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), on 30/03/2026, announced the company. He will succeed Manolis Maragoudakis, who has been leading the company for thirty years. Aristotelis Chantavas's…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Skills & Employment, Renewable energies
• Article # 434210
• Published on 16/03/26 at 17:06
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€6M invested by the Soros Economic Development Fund to accelerate the climate transition in Africa

The Soros Economic Development Fund invests $7M (€6M) in the Persistent Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund to accelerate climate innovation and inclusive green growth in Africa, announced the US-based Foundation on 10/03/2026. It will also offer technical support via a venture building…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): National bodies, Financing & funding, Research & innovation, …
• Article # 434175
• Published on 16/03/26 at 15:00
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Scottish Renewables: Susie Lind is appointed as Chair, and Finley Becks-Phelp as Vice-chair

Susie Lind is appointed as Chair of Scottish Renewables, and Finley Becks-Phelp as vice-Chair, announced the association on 11/03/2026. They will each serve three-year terms in their respective roles. Lucie Lind will succeed to Adam Morrisson, the UK Country Manager for Ocean Winds, who served…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Skills & Employment, Renewable energies
• Article # 434158
• Published on 16/03/26 at 12:30
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Agenda: events not to be missed between 16 and 20/03/2026

This week's highlights are the Environment, Energy and European Councils that will take place in Brussels on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Environment Council, the first one of the Cyprus Presidency, will have many crucial topics on the agenda, including the bioeconomy strategy and the…
Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 433957
• Published on 16/03/26 at 09:00
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RWE : Sandra Dettmer Chief Operating Officer Renewables Europe & Australia

Sandra Dettmer has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia with effect from 01/04/2026, the German group announced on 11/03/2026. This is a new position in the Group. She will be responsible for the engineering, construction and operation of wind and…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Producers, Skills & Employment, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 434073
• Published on 13/03/26 at 17:31
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United Kingdom: removal of tariffs on 33 industrial goods used in offshore wind power

The UK government has announced that from 01/04/2026 it will abolish customs duties on 33 industrial goods used in the offshore wind industry. The aim of the measure is to reduce the cost of manufacturing certain imported components and to support business investment in the sector. The scheme…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): National bodies, Policies & Regulation, Production / Construction, …
• Article # 434054
• Published on 13/03/26 at 15:07
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Voltalia: 3 GW in operation and a return to net profit as objectives for 2026

Voltalia targets approximately 3.7 GW of capacity in operation and under construction in 2026, including around 3 GW in operation; EBITDA of between €210 m and €230 m, including €190 m to €210 m from energy sales; and a positive net result, the company announced on 10/03/2026. "We activated a…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Producers, Financing & funding, …
• Article # 434000
• Published on 13/03/26 at 13:33
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Decarbonisation: aid mainly benefits companies that are already committed (French Court of Auditors)

In its report "Les aides à la décarbonation de l'industrie du plan de relance et de France 2030" (Aid for the decarbonisation of industry under the recovery plan and France 2030), published on 10/03/2026, the Cour des Comptes (French State Audit Office) notes that manufacturing companies receiving…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): National bodies, Decarbonisation , Financing & funding
• Article # 433711
• Published on 11/03/26 at 18:00
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"In Europe, scaling up to mass production is complicated" (Rémi Gruet, Ocean Energy Europe)

"In industrial terms, Europe has a clear technological advantage over other continents, thanks in particular to European research funding. More machines have been developed and their performance tested, and the most advanced producers are all European," Rémi Gruet, CEO of Ocean Energy Europe, told…
Domain(s): Energies
• Category(ies): Essentials, Trade unions & federations, Decarbonisation , …
• Article # 433701
• Published on 11/03/26 at 17:00