In brief | 2 December '25

BBC: Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry

Scaling up would help bring down the costs of green hydrogen, but many projects remain small-scale.

ACER: European hydrogen markets Monitoring Report shows progress in electrolysers build-out

EU agency finds renewable hydrogen costs in 2024 remained 4x higher than those of conventionally produced H2, hindering market development.

European Chamber of Commerce: One third of EU companies to divert sourcing away from China

Survey finds 36 percent intend to work with suppliers to develop more capacity outside of the country to mitigate impact of export controls.

The Guardian: ‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban

Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date.

Reuters: Vestas expands Poland plant to meet rising European demand for onshore wind turbines

Second production line with up to 300 jobs will mainly serve growing German market, Danish turbine maker says.

EEAS: EU and German government to launch first renewable energy communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Initiative aims to empower local municipalities, citizens, and private actors to develop sustainable energy solutions.