Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Subscribe
Source: RenewablesNow
The initiative focuses on developing a shared hydrogen infrastructure, with particular attention to the proposed Czech-German Hydrogen Interconnector (CGHI). The CGHI project envisions converting existing natural gas pipelines into hydrogen-ready infrastructure capable of bidirectional transport. Once completed, it will link the national hydrogen networks of both countries, support Germany’s planned core hydrogen network, and enable future hydrogen exports to the Czech Republic.
The working group brings together ministers from both countries, national regulatory authorities, and key network operators including GASCADE, Open Grid Europe, NaTran, and NET4GAS. Its primary objectives are to facilitate information exchange, coordinate joint planning, and accelerate the development of cross-border hydrogen infrastructure.
The move builds on the memorandum of understanding on hydrogen infrastructure signed by Germany and the Czech Republic on April 25, 2025, formalizing their commitment to closer energy cooperation.
The European Union’s renewable energy transition reached a historic milestone in 2025, driven by an unprecedented expansion of solar power and a massive spike in electric vehicle (EV) adoption. According to the latest quarterly market reports, the bloc is successfully stabilizing its energy markets while rapidly accelerating its green infrastructure.
A joint geothermal initiative in Vienna’s Aspern district has surpassed initial performance projections, paving the way for a massive expansion of sustainable district heating in the Austrian capital. Spearheaded by local utility Wien Energie and energy firm OMV, recent test drilling indicates the city's underground resources are hotter and more abundant than previously thought.
French energy group ENGIE has announced the development of its first hybrid energy project in Europe, co-locating wind energy generation with battery energy storage systems (BESS). The facility is being built in Băleni, Galați County, located in southeastern Romania.
The storage asset is being installed directly within ENGIE’s operational 50 MW Băleni wind farm, which has been active since 2013. The grid-connected battery will feature a power capacity of 5 MW and a storage capacity of 10 MWh, allowing it to deliver maximum electricity output to the grid for a continuous two-hour window. The unit is scheduled to be fully commissioned by the end of this year.