Tag: Renewable energy
Negative electricity prices, growing debt and NATO’s geopolitical consequences: Finland in the world press
The decrease in the price of electricity, which caused them to reach negative values, was discussed in the article Daily Wire May 25th. The article considers how Finland achieved such a significant reduction in electricity prices after the recent commissioning of a nuclear power plant. The article highlighted the importance of this development given earlier […]
Green energy plays bigger roles in European countries
© Provided by Xinhua According to Brussels-based Solar Power Europe, the 27 EU member states saw 41.4 gigawatts (GW) of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity connected to their grids in 2022, an increase of 47 percent compared to 2021. LISBON, May 21 (Xinhua) — European countries have accelerated their green transition by promoting the use […]
US laws to promote homegrown industries will hurt African economies
The Biden administration has stepped up protectionism and industrial policy amid sharp increases financial tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022 unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars in stimulus subsidies domestic production of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and to support other emissions targets. The legislation is also designed to support homegrown strategic industries such […]
In Finland, more than a fifth of electricity was produced by wind power at the beginning of 2023
The total nominal capacity of the new wind farms is therefore greater than the newly completed third reactor unit of the Eurajoki Olkiluoto nuclear power plant in Satakunta. However, nuclear power plants produce approximately three times more electricity than wind farms of the same nominal capacity, Helsingin Sanomat reminded on Thursday. The 1,600 megawatt reactor […]
Energy consumption will decrease in 2022 as wind and nuclear power reach record levels
The mild weather reduced the need for heating, especially at the beginning of the year. In addition, there was a paper workers’ strike in January-April, which reduced the burning of black liquor, a by-product of the pulp industry, for energy. The effects of Russian aggression also affected energy consumption, and natural gas consumption almost halved […]
Denmark has committed to protecting 30 percent of the world’s nature, but cannot even manage 3 percent of its own
Surely ironic promise?It was therefore with some irony that Denmark joined 194 other countries in signing a pledge at a summit in Canada last year to ensure that 30 percent of the world’s nature must be permanently protected by 2030. ONE cursed history in DR yesterday, with reference to a recent report from the Biodiversity […]
Companies pushing the gas pedal for electric car fleets
A new ranking has outlined the companies leading the charge to commit to electric vehicles and those lagging behind, writes David Ritter. AUSTRALIA’S corporate fleet of passenger cars has a big role to play in driving the electric vehicle (EV) revolution our country needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and clean up air pollution in […]
Report: Finland survived the energy crisis well in 2022
According to the report, Finland survived the energy crisis in the top positions with the second lowest electricity price in Europe in 2022. This was primarily due to Finland’s reduced dependence on fossil fuels compared to most European countries. According to Korhonen, the price of electricity is predicted to return to normal levels fastest in […]
NATO negotiations, elections and exciting summer plans: Finland in the world press
Sweden saw the meeting as a step forward despite Turkey’s blockade and objections. “The most important thing today is that we have gathered,” the Swedish negotiator Oscar Stenström told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported. Stenström added that the countries have agreed on further meetings. The article also discusses the alliance’s speculation about […]
Offshore wind turbine projects on the rocks
The Danish Energy Agency has suspended 28 wind turbine projects worth billions of kroner. Other energy projects have also been halted due to fears that the “open door” contracting scheme is in breach of EU law. All the projects fall under the so-called ‘open door’ scheme. This allows a company to submit an unsolicited project […]
The war in Ukraine could trigger a land investment rush, as happened during the 2008 financial crisis
The authors provide a detailed analysis of the factors identified as drivers or precursors of the “land races” that occurred in the 21st century – such as the food crisis in times of increased demand for agricultural products, the demand for renewable energy or the need to diversify financial investments – to parallel the current […]
From good intentions to good actions
In September 2020, India and Denmark marked a historic partnership. By launching the first green strategic partnership of its kindthe two countries chose each other as preferred partners to accelerate climate solutions and combine economic growth with ambitious green policies. A good two and a half years later, the good intentions still contain plenty of […]
A significant deposit of rare earth metals found in Finnish Lapland
Permanent magnets are needed in e.g. electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, consumer electronics and the defense industry. “Europe’s goal is to be a carbon-neutral continent by 2050 [rare earth metals] are essential in realizing the green transition. comment Jani KiuruDirector of raw materials at the Finnish Mineral Group. “The transition from fossil fuels to […]
Huge dividend for Ørsted and Novo Nordisk’s shareholders
The shareholders in Ørsted and Novo Nordisk have much to be happy about today, as both companies have decided to issue large dividends following the declaration of record profits. While Ørsted will split DKK 5.7 billion, Novo will distribute DKK 14.8 billion – not bad for shareholders who split DKK 7.5 billion in August last […]
The EU called for increased spending to compete with the US
Leaders of the bloc will meet next month to discuss possible responses to what they see as unfair measures Germany and France have called on the EU to increase support for domestic industry and unleash massive investment to avoid falling behind US companies in light of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which they say […]
Inflation to a 40-year high, family planning and more wind power: Finland in the world press
In addition, Nieminen says that the rise in consumer prices started in the second half of 2021. Due to the Ukraine crisis and subsequent international sanctions, prices rose steadily in May. The main reason for inflation in 2022 was the rise in loan interest rates and the rise in food and energy prices. The peak […]
Icelandic power plants sell certified “green energy” abroad
Although almost all energy produced in Iceland is considered green renewable energy, on paper it looks very different. Only 13 percent of electricity is generated by renewable energy sources, 63 percent is generated using coal and oil, and 24 percent by nuclear power. Icelandic businesses and households have to pay for this […] The article […]
Finavia’s goal is to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions to almost zero
We have taken practical measures and have been able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 64% compared to ten years ago. Next, we aim for zero emissions at our airports,” says Mikko ViinikainenFinavia’s director of responsibility and environment. Finavia reduces its carbon dioxide emissions as low as it is technically and economically possible, i.e. very […]
The green steel factory will bring 1,200 jobs to Southern Finland
Norway’s Blastr has announced plans to build a factory in Inkoo that will use renewable energy for steel production.
Swedish companies are showing interest in investing in, among other things, the Noida Film City project
New Delhi [India]December 15 (ANI): Swedish companies have shown interest in investing in Uttar Pradesh in areas such as Noida film city project, retail, tourism and waste management. With Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath making investment easier in Uttar Pradesh, investors around the world are eager to take advantage of this opportunity. The Uttar […]
Sweden invests Rs 15,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi [India]December 15 (ANI): The business community from Sweden has expressed interest in investments worth Rs 15,000 crore in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The business proposals were submitted during the Stockholm Investment Roadshow held on Wednesday, according to a statement. A delegation led by UP Industry Minister Nand Gopal Gupta and Public Works […]
Global investors interested in agriculture, infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India]December 14 (ANI): Investors from various countries across the world have submitted investment offers in many sectors in Uttar Pradesh including agriculture, tourism and infrastructure. This comes as delegations from the Yogi Adityanath government are visiting various foreign countries to invest in the state. According to an official statement, investors from countries […]
Research projects promoting green and digital transition receive funding from the Academy of Finland
The selected research projects broadly promote the green and digital transition by developing new solutions for promoting carbon neutrality and for curbing and adapting to climate change. Research topics are related to the health effects of climate change, sustainable energy technology, forestry and environmental law, among others. According to the professor Johanna Myllyharjuchair of the […]
The EU will end long waits for permits to build wind and solar projects
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Last month, EU energy ministers agreed in principle on emergency regulations aimed at speeding up the issuance of wind and solar permits while EU officials negotiate wider measures set out in the REPowerEU plan. REPowerEU, which will be incorporated into the Renewable Energy Directive pending agreement by EU officials, is a package of […]
The World Travel & Tourism Council reveals the climate footprint of the EU travel and tourism industry
The new data shows that Travel & Tourism’s share of EU GDP grew by an average of 2.1% per year, while greenhouse gases increased by just 0.3% over the same period. The data also shows how the sector’s emission intensity is decreasing. In 2010, the industry emitted 0.49 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions for every […]
"This result takes us forward": COP27 climate summit ends to help vulnerable countries
Against a difficult geopolitical backdrop, COP27 resulted in countries reaching a package of decisions that reaffirmed their commitment to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times. The package also strengthened countries’ actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change, as well as […]
International Round-Up: Had the stray missiles been Russian, the consequences would have been serious, says acting Danish foreign minister
The acting foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, did not mince words after the news that a Polish farm was hit by missiles on Tuesday, killing two residents. “Together with Poland, we are part of the world’s strongest military alliance, NATO,” he told TV2. “A security issue for Poland is a security issue for all of us.” […]
The best engineering and technology theses of the year selected
But these award-winning works go further and show that top research is being done at Finnish universities. With these awards, we want to present the talents of the future who would otherwise not receive media coverage. Congratulations to the winners”, says Juhani Nokeladirector of public administration, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland TEK FM Mahafugur […]
Science Round-Up: Study finds bias against female politicians in Denmark
The latest election represented a historic moment for women’s representation in Danish politics, where the proportion of 44 percent of elected women in the Folketing exceeded 40 percent for the first time. However, this is most likely the result of women’s sheer willpower in a society that continues to stack the deck against them, a […]
According to scientists, global warming of more than 1.5 degrees is likely
Countries can reduce the amount of time they spend in a warming world by making more ambitious climate commitments and cutting carbon emissions faster, according to a new study led by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the University of Maryland and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. . They warn that […]
To drive green industries, the EU buys rare earth metals from Namibia
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Namibia’s Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has said that as part of a provisional deal, his country has agreed with the European Union to sell its rare earths, which are vital to the renewable energy sectors. In an earlier interview with Reuters, EU and Namibian officials said they were developing an agreement […]
Ørsted involved in plans to develop Danish offshore wind farms to power close to 4 million homes
Ørsted has entered into a 50-50 partnership with the Copenhagen Infrastructure Project (CIP). Together, they plan to develop offshore wind farms in Denmark with a capacity of 5.2 gigawatts. That’s enough to power nearly 4 million homes. Dizzying scaleThe task will be divided into four separate projects: two wind farms are to be built in […]
Finland joins a growing group of countries that restrict international oil and gas financing, so Norway is the only Nordic country that does not do so.
At the COP26 summit in November 2021, 39 countries and financial institutions, including Finland, signed the Glasgow Declaration On international public support for the clean energy transition, in which signatories commit to ending direct international public funding of fossil fuels by the end of 2022, except in exceptional circumstances, and to fully prioritize their public […]
Greta Thunberg calls on Germany to keep nuclear power plants running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
Greta Thunberg supports the German plan to keep the nuclear power plant running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
Greta Thunberg gives Germany permission to keep nuclear power plants running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
European finance ministers agree on funding to cut off fossil fuel connections with Russia
The finance ministers reached an agreement on the matter at their Economic and Financial Council meeting held in Luxembourg on Tuesday. However, the various factions of the Union clearly had different ideas about how the funding should be distributed among the member countries, the Finnish News Agency wrote. Leena MörttinenThe Permanent Undersecretary for International and […]
This week’s editorial: A special summer is over
The nation is now preparing for the long haul in a changed world. The virus still exists and will likely return as a concern. Hotspots are already popping up and the law against face masks is a joke. Hospitals more experiencedWe continue to handle the situation with dignity. The health service, now back to normal, […]
The European Commission proposes limiting the profits of energy companies
For example, the production of hydro and wind power has been more affordable. “We are proposing a ceiling for the income of companies that produce electricity at low costs. In these times, low-carbon energy sources – because they have low costs but high prices in the market – make huge incomes. stated von der Leyen. […]
Natural gas consumption fell significantly in the first half of 2022
According to quarterly data published by the Danish Energy Agency, natural gas consumption fell by almost 30 percent in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period the previous year, while oil and coal consumption increased by 19.4 and 1.1 percent, respectively. The statistics also show that the consumption of renewable energy, including […]
Scientists agree: World can reach 100% renewable energy system by 2050 or earlier
Hundreds of scientific studies have shown that 100% renewable energy systems can be achieved at global, regional and national levels by 2050 or earlier. The number of published studies has grown by 27% annually since 2010 and continues to grow every year. “A rapidly growing number of researchers conclude that the demand for the entire […]
Germany and other European countries are waiting for coal as the conflict in Ukraine continues
The move is part of a pan-European effort to divest Russia of natural gas and oust the president Vladimir Putinn energy stranglehold. Although the conflict in Ukraine accelerated the European Union’s race for renewable energy, fossil fuels are still the fastest solution. More coal must be imported from suppliers such as South Africa and Australia, […]
The WMO warns of repeated heat waves in the coming decades
The pattern is linked to observed global warming that may be caused by human activity, raising serious concerns about the planet’s future, the UN weather agency said. “We expect to see major impacts on agriculture. During previous heat waves in Europe we lost large parts of the harvest. And in the current situation – because […]
Xinhua Middle East News Summary at 2200 GMT, July 18
ANKARA – Turkey will suspend Finland’s and Sweden’s accession process to NATO if they do not keep their promises to fight terrorism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. “I would like to remind you that we will freeze the process if they do not take the necessary measures to meet our conditions,” Erdogan […]
Australian Labor is not alone. Left parties are making a comeback
One aspect of May’s federal election has been strangely overlooked: Labor’s gains follow a pattern among the main center-left parties in Europe and comparable countries. Traditional social democratic and workers-based parties are re-emerging and now hold offices (alone or in coalition) in all Scandinavia and in Germany, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand. Where the last […]
Finland increases offshore wind power capacity
On Friday, the Finnish government granted permission to lease water areas off the west coast of Finland in order to expand the power capacity of offshore wind farms. The state forest manager Metsähallitus received permission to lease water areas at the Tahkoluoto wind farm near Pori and on the coast of Ostrobothnia, at the Korsnäs […]
The world’s largest offshore wind farm under development
The British government has given Ørsted a contract to build the world’s largest offshore wind farm. With a capacity of around 2.8 gigawatts, Ørsted has said that the plant – called Hornsea 3 – will produce enough cheap, clean energy to power 3.2 million homes in the UK, which will make a significant contribution to […]
Governor of the Central Bank: Russia’s isolation affects especially the economy of Eastern Finland
According to the Governor of the Bank of Finland, Russia’s isolation from the West, which has been caused by the international outrage over its attack on Ukraine, especially affects the economy and future prospects of Eastern Finland. Olli Rehn. "The cruel and illegal war of aggression launched by Russia has greatly disrupted the European economy," […]
Roskilde 2022: A week’s waste and the work to stop it
It’s a fine line between irony and hypocrisy, and with climate skeptics and deniers always ready to throw themselves out, it’s a line often followed by environmentalists to balance their ideals with reality of their own CO2 footprint. Roskilde Festival, the iconic Danish music festival, follows that line at an organizational level. Although the organizers […]
2022 Tour de France: In the home of cycling
In 1973, a Saudi-led oil embargo against the United States triggered a global energy crisis. The price of oil quadrupled, leading to fuel shortages and revealing the West’s dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels. In Denmark – a country that had so far eagerly embraced the car – the crisis became an opportunity. Warned […]
International Round-Up: Foreign Minister says Denmark will use development aid funds to rebuild Ukraine
Jeppe Kofod, the Danish foreign minister, has said that “some of the money” to rebuild Ukraine must come from Denmark’s development aid funds, reports Jyllands-Posten. The potential allocation of additional development money for reconstruction in Ukraine has drawn criticism from parties such as the Unity List, which says it will do so at the expense […]
Science Round-Up: Small glaciers that have a big impact, study claims
A new study led by DTU Space has shown that the melting of small glaciers in northern Greenland has increased by 55 percent over the past two decades. These small glaciers make up only 4 per cent of Greenland’s ice-covered areas, but are responsible for as much as 11 per cent of the total ice […]
Copenhagen rises to the top of the world’s most sustainable cities
Mayor wants moreThe Danish capital also scored well on emissions, as it has one of the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per capita with 0.9 percent and one of the most efficient road networks in Europe. Prices for public transport were also very high for Copenhagen, as 67 percent of all trips have been made by […]
The Fossil Free Transport Forum focused on the green shift in heavy transport
In May 2021, the government adopted a resolution on a roadmap for fossil-free transport, listing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road transport. The goal is to halve transport emissions by 2030 from 2005 levels and achieve zero emissions by 2045. Road transport accounts for 95% of domestic transport emissions. For heavy vehicles, the […]
International Round-Up: Denmark hits the milestone for vaccine donation, but it has not been easy!
With a donation of more than 1.2 million COVID-19 vaccines to Thailand, Denmark has fulfilled its goal of donating 10 million vaccines worldwide. The 1,266,000 Moderna-Spikevax vaccines arrived in Thailand last Thursday. According to Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke, Denmark will continue its efforts to find recipient countries for its overdoses. Finding countries to take […]
The war increases Norway’s oil and gas profits. Now it is called to help
STAVANGER, Norway – Europe’s desperate search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased demand – and the price – for Norway’s oil and gas. When the money flows in, Europe’s second largest natural gas supplier fends off accusations that it is profiting from the war in Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who is […]
Growth in demand for solar panels despite long expectations and higher prices
Homeowners and housing associations are buying more solar panels in Finland than ever before. Their popularity has grown steadily for several years, but this spring’s price increases for electricity have pushed demand to a new level. "From the beginning of the year, many customers waited a while longer and followed the development of electricity prices. […]
For the first time in Finland, land use became a source of emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 remained at the previous year’s level. Forests are Finland’s most important climate change mitigation area. highlighted Helsingin sanomat newspaper. They sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and thus act as important carbon sinks. The significant increase in fellings, in turn, corresponds to an increase in CO2 emissions. Emissions from land […]
Our woman in Washington leads by a good example: how green frontline missions make an impression
In the vicinity of Embassy Row in Washington DC, the Danish government is demonstrating how retrofitting buildings with solar panels can reduce the dependence on burning fossil fuels. The Danish embassy’s solar cell plant has generated 11 percent of its total demand for electricity and reduced its CO2 emissions by 13 tonnes in February, the […]
Russia suspends electricity supply to Finland
Finland’s nationwide grid operator Fingrid Oyj also said in a statement issued on Friday that RAO Nordic Oy will suspend the import of electricity to Finland on Saturday at 1:00 local time. “According to RAO Nordic, direct or bilateral sales of electricity imported from Russia will be suspended for the time being due to problems […]
Helsinki selected for ICLEI operational fund: EUR 7 million for data-driven projects in Europe
In Europe, the € 7 million fund provided by Google.org is available in Barcelona (Spain), Berlin (Germany), Glasgow (UK), Helsinki (Finland), Malmö (Sweden), Rome (Italy)), Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Stockholm (Sweden). More cities will be selected in the next couple of weeks. The application is open to projects focusing on environmental and climate action, with an […]
Prime Minister Modi invites Nordic companies to invest in the Sagarmala project
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Nordic companies to invest in the blue economy, including the Sagarmala project, and asked the Nordic countries’ state wealth funds to invest in India. As part of the Sagarmala program, more than 800 projects at an estimated cost of approximately 5.48 lakh crore Rs […]
Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Nordic countries to strengthen partnership in blue economy, clean technology, 5G
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bilateral meeting with the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway will strengthen the partnership in the blue economy, clean technology, geothermal energy and 5G. In a special briefing by Foreign Minister Vinay Kwatra on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the Nordic countries, held at […]
India-Nordic summit to strengthen India’s ties with the region, says Prime Minister Modi
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): The India-Nordic Summit will strengthen India’s ties with the region, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday after attending the India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark. The prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway attended the second India-Nordic summit. This meeting came shortly after Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings […]
Prime Minister Modi participates in the India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other heads of government attended the Indo-Nordic summit at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark on Wednesday. The prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway attended the second India-Nordic summit. This meeting came shortly after Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings with the Nordic leaders. […]
Prime Minister Modi meets Icelandic Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir; discusses strengthening ties in trade, energy, fisheries
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met her Icelandic counterpart Katrin Jakobsdottir ahead of the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen. Both leaders discussed strengthening ties in areas such as trade, energy, fisheries and more. “Prime Minister @narendramodi held talks with Prime Minister @katrinjak from Iceland. They discussed strengthening ties in areas […]
Prime Minister Modi, Finland’s counterpart Sanna Marin discusses ways to cement partnerships in trade, investment
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): In addition to the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Wednesday with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin and discussed ways to further cement this partnership in trade, investment, technology and other such sectors. This was the first personal meeting between the two leaders. “Prime Ministers Narendra […]
Prime Minister Modi examines India-Sweden’s bilateral partnership with counterpart Andersson
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): In addition to the second India-Nordic summit in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with her Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson on Wednesday, where both sides reviewed the progress of the bilateral partnership. This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Both leaders also discussed the possibilities of deepening cooperation […]
Prime Minister Modi for bilateral talks with Norwegian counterparts ahead of the second India-Nordic summit
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Ahead of the India-Nordic summit to be held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on the last part of her three-day visit to Europe, will hold bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Copenhagen, Denmark. On Twitter, the Prime Minister’s Office wrote: “Strengthens friendships with Norway. […]
Prime Minister Modi participates in the India-Nordic summit, visit France today
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the second India-Nordic summit in Denmark, before traveling to Paris to meet newly elected President Emmanuel Macron on the last day of his three-day European visit on Wednesday. The second India-Nordic summit will see the prime ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway, and […]
Prime Minister Modi, Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen discusses Ukraine’s war
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 3 (ANI): On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the war in Ukraine with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Denmark in Copenhagen. “We share many values. We are two democratic nations, we both believe in a rules-based international system. In times […]
Fortum writes off EUR 2.1 billion in operating losses in Russia
Finland’s largest energy company Fortum will record losses of more than two billion euros from its operations in Russia during the first three months of this year. According to the company, the losses are due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, geopolitical tensions, uncertainty and increased risks. The state-owned state-owned energy company said on Tuesday it […]
Prime Minister Modi travels to Denmark on the second stage of a visit to Europe
Berlin [Germany]May 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, from Berlin on Tuesday to begin the second part of her visit to the three European nations. Prior to his resignation, Prime Minister Modi thanked the German government for their hospitality during his “productive” visit. “My visit to Germany has been productive. The […]
The Prime Minister of India will visit Europe from Monday
NEW DELHI, May 1 (Xinhua) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel early Monday for a tour of three European nations, namely Germany, Denmark and France, Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra announced on Sunday. This will be Modi’s first visit abroad this year. “Premier will share India’s perspective on Ukraine during its tour of […]
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Denmark to shape new parts of the partnership
New Delhi [India]May 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Denmark will give India an opportunity to form new parts of partnerships in skills development, shipping, agricultural technology and mobility, said newly appointed Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Sunday. In a special briefing on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Europe, Kwatra said that […]
Prime Minister Modi will visit Germany, Denmark, France next week
New Delhi [India]April 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to three European countries – Germany, Denmark and France – from May 2-4, the Foreign Ministry (MEA) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the MEA said that this will be the Prime Minister’s first visit abroad in 2022. In Berlin, the […]
Eastern Finland is working to correct the inequality of wind power between the regions
Regional leaders are calling for a new compensation system for wind power tax revenues, as there is a clear difference in the distribution of wind power in Western and Eastern Finland, according to which most of the turbines are concentrated in the western regions. The primary reason for this is a defense policy issue, as […]
The study illustrates the fuel production process from waste material
According to the latest assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, significant reductions in CO2 emissions are needed to limit the consequences of climate change. Renewable electricity would be one way to reduce CO2 emissions from transport. The study developed a new process for ethanol production. It is a well-established fuel that reduces […]
Major parties are in favor of a new weapons package for Ukraine
Finland should provide more aid to Ukraine in the form of weapons, if possible, according to MPs from the country’s three most popular political parties. Minister of Defense Yle in an interview on Wednesday night Antti Kaikkonen (Cen), said that Finland has not prepared a third arms aid package for Ukraine, but it has not […]
UN chief says world continues on ‘fast track to climate disaster’
He made these remarks in response to the sixth report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on Monday. “The jury has made a verdict. And that’s damn it,” Guterres said in a statement. “This report … is a litany of broken climate promises. It is a file of shame that lists empty promises […]
Current measures are not enough to limit warming to 1.5 degrees – effective emission reductions will be needed over the next decade: IPCC report
Press release from the Ministry of the Environment and VTT According to the report, the climate targets announced so far by various countries are not enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees by the end of the century. With the climate measures decided so far, global warming will temporarily exceed 1.5 degrees, and strong […]
A recent report by the IPCC draws attention to consumer behavior in meeting climate targets
“Having the right policies, infrastructure and technology to change our lifestyles and behaviors can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40-70% by 2050.” stated Priyadarshi ShuklaChairman of the IPCC Third Working Group. Minister for the Environment and Climate Emma Kari (green) stated The report draws attention to the role of consumers “not only as policy drivers […]
This week’s editorial: Put in a corner
Mr. Putin is painting himself into a corner. After 28 days of warfare, he has gained little ground, but awakened a goat hamster nest in most of the world. Seems already doomedMillions of children and their mothers have sought safety while the men have stayed home to defend their country. With the sympathy of the […]
Minister: Finland has been weaned from its dependence on Russian energy
Finland must work to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) said Tuesday. The archipelago is leading a special ministerial working group set up to deal with issues caused by the Russian occupation of Ukraine. Finland needs to move closer to renewable energy in order to end its dependence […]
Business Round-Up: Maersk will produce green fuel for its ships
The Danish container shipping company Maersk and the Danish green energy producer Ørsted have signed an agreement to produce green marine fuel in the USA. To do this, Ørsted will build a so-called power-to-x plant that uses wind power to produce hydrogen gas. It will then be converted into liquid green fuel for Maersk. This […]
Finland announces a EUR 300 million package to support agri-food production
The government’s ministerial preparedness working group has drawn up a € 300 million support package for the agricultural sector to prevent food supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko said Thursday. Speaking to the press, Saarikko stated that the purpose of the package is to combat the effects […]
Renewable fuels could replace up to 70% of Russia’s crude oil imports by 2030: eFuel Alliance
The European energy dilemma On the one hand, a secure and affordable energy supply must be guaranteed and, on the other, the energy sector must become environmentally friendly in order to achieve the climate goals set. At present, around 60% of Europe’s energy needs are met by imported fossil fuels and 15% by renewable energy […]
Danish Capital in 2022: The role of energy
One of the great success stories of modern Danish business is renewable energy. 2020 was the first year in which most of the electricity used in Denmark was powered by wind and solar energy. Now about 40 percent of gross energy consumption comes from renewable energy. With hugely ambitious projects underway such as ‘Energy Island’ […]
New Civic and Liberal Alliance speaks for nuclear power in Denmark
On Tuesday, all the leaders of the parties were invited by TV2 to talk about the future of the EU and NATO, and Denmark’s use of Russian gas became a big talk. The ongoing war has shown how much Europe is dependent on gas coming from Russia. That is why the leaders Pernille Vermund (Nye […]
Valio and the energy company St1 are building the largest biogas plant in the Nordic countries
Finnish dairy manufacturer Valio, together with the energy company St1, has built the largest biogas and biogas liquefaction plant in the Nordic countries. The companies have set up a joint venture project called Suomen Lantakaasu, which aims to produce renewable biogas from dairy manure and other agricultural by-products. Biogas is used as a transport fuel. […]
Business Round-Up: Government Refuses to Help Majority of Homeowners Affected by Paralyzing Heat Bills
The government is strongly opposed to a proposal to financially help hundreds of thousands of people in Denmark with huge heating bills – primarily homeowners serviced by gas, where there is no alternative energy supply. Yesterday, the Danish People’s Party and the Conservatives presented a bill that proposes that the government should help the affected […]
In review: This year’s five best Danish scientific discoveries
The past year was a year of general uncertainty as fragile attempts at economic recovery were steamrollered by fresh waves of COVID, Meanwhile, the art industry went up to suffocating restrictions, while meeting friends to soothe the nerves was marked by anxiety and awkward distancing. Science is flourishing But necessity is the mother of invention, […]
Finland’s coal consumption will jump by a fifth in 2021
Finland’s coal consumption increased by 19 per cent in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Finland. The country burned 50 percent more coal in July-September compared to the same period last year and 54 percent more than a year earlier in the last three months of the year. The use of coal […]
Norway and Germany cooperate in green energy transition
– Germany is Norway’s most important partner in Europe. We must further develop energy cooperation in renewable energy, and explore opportunities in areas such as hydrogen and offshore wind. Through cooperation, we can achieve common goals of green transition and lower emissions, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visits Berlin […]
The price of electricity in Finland rose to a record high in 2021
Wholesale electricity prices in Finland rose to a record high as the electricity market returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, according to recent statistics from the energy organization Suomen Energia. The increase in wholesale prices was reflected in an increase in household bills, especially for consumers who had opted for a market-based electricity contract or […]
Questions and answers with the Chinese public relations ambassador about the Beijing Winter Olympics
1. The Beijing Winter Olympics will open in less than a month, how have the preparations affected your work in Finland? Preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics have so far gone well. As president Xi Jinping said in his 2022 New Year’s address, “The world is turning its attention to China, and China is ready.” […]
Danish news Round-Up: Coins in place to mark 50 years on the throne, but events can wait
Three coins will be released Thursday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Queen Margrethe’s accession to the throne. One is a regular 20 kroner coin for regular circulation, while the other two are available via the Royal Mint webshop: a silver coin with a value of 500 kroner and a special 20 kroner coin with […]
Denmark aims for zero use of fossil fuels in domestic flights by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Denmark has announced that it will abolish fossil fuels used in all domestic flights by 2030, in an attempt to achieve its climate goals. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a speech on New Year’s Eve, emphasized her desire to eliminate all fossil fuels used in domestic flights, while admitting that plans are […]
Science Round-Up: ‘Historically poor’ wind speeds blamed for renewable energy dives
The level of wind energy supply in the Danish electricity system fell in 2021 due to a “historically bad” year with wind speeds, according to Jesper Kronborg, senior business developer at the energy company Energinet. The contribution of the wind supply experienced a “noticeable decrease” from 46.5 to 43.6 percent between 2020 and 2021 – […]
