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That is a five-fold increase by 2030 and 25-fold increase by 2050, from the current offshore wind capacity target of 12GW

The strategy aims to tackle energy poverty, decarbonise heating and cooling solutions and renovate public buildings

The ‘highest quarterly figure on record’ was achieved while the share of fossil fuels dropped to 33%, according to a new report

Projects of energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks and energy efficiency measures will be prioritised

The announcement comes as part of a new roadmap to make farming and agriculture more sustainable

The funding forms part of the European Battery Alliance, committed to creating a competitive, cleaner and advanced battery cell industry

The proposed offshore project is expected to generate up to three million MWh of electricity annually, enough to cover 25% of the nation’s current power demand

Single-use plastics are vital for safety and hygiene in current pandemic

Green infrastructure projects in Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain will benefit from the EU funding

The EU funding will finance projects that enhance security of energy supply and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions