In brief | 27 November '25
European Commission: New plan to unlock the bioeconomy’s potential
Strategy aims to further unlock the bioeconomy’s potential to help replace fossil-based materials and products, create jobs and lead the global shift to clean industries
Le Monde: European Parliament backs delaying landmark anti-deforestation law
In the second vote in less than one month, conservatives in the European Parliament have rallied alongside the far-right to postpone the implementation of climate regulations.
Renews: Ingrid and Energiequelle develop 200 MW battery storage in Germany
The projects will be deployed in distribution grids across Germany at locations where flexibility is most needed and most are expected to be ready for construction in 2026.
Reuters: RWE and Apollo Global Management close transaction for German power grid
Joint venture will help fund the expansion of the electricity transmission grid, with Apollo providing 3.2 billion euros in financing.
Bloomberg: UK clears bond-market path for nuclear to be treated as ‘green’
Britain’s government is adding “nuclear energy-related expenditures” to a revision of its green financing framework.