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Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war causes energy turmoil
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Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war causes energy turmoil

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated 16 mins ago

Japan's government plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, officials said on Friday. 

German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm
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German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm

  • Clement KASSER AFP
  • Updated 16 mins ago

While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables.

Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles 'energy emergency'
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Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles 'energy emergency'

  • Pam CASTRO AFP
  • Updated 16 hrs ago

A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter told AFP Thursday, days after the country declared a national energy emergency over the Middle East war.

US, TotalEnergies reach 'nearly $1 bn' deal to end offshore wind projects
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US, TotalEnergies reach 'nearly $1 bn' deal to end offshore wind projects

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated Mar 24, 2026

The United States and TotalEnergies on Monday signed an agreement to end the French company's offshore US wind farm projects and redirect those funds towards fossil fuel production, with the US interior secretary saying the deal was worth "nearly $1 billion."

Russia, Vietnam advance plans for first nuclear power plant
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Russia, Vietnam advance plans for first nuclear power plant

  • AFP AFP
  • Updated Mar 24, 2026

Russia and Vietnam on Monday signed a cooperation agreement on the construction of Vietnam's first nuclear power plant, Russia's Rosatom nuclear agency said on Monday.

'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
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'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland

  • Paul Faith
  • Aug 3, 2025

The huge kite could provide electricity for remote outposts where traditional wind turbines are not practical

'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
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'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland

  • Paul Faith
  • Aug 3, 2025

The system showed its worth during Storm Eowyn in January, providing power 'before, during and after the storm'

'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
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'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland

  • Paul Faith
  • Aug 3, 2025

Unloading the kite at Kitepower's launch site in Bangor Erris, Ireland

'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland
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'Let's go fly a kite': Capturing wind for clean energy in Ireland

  • Peter MURPHY AFP
  • Aug 3, 2025

On Ireland's blustery western seaboard researchers are gleefully flying giant kites -- not for fun but in the hope of generating renewable ele…

Energy transition: how coal mines could go solar
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Energy transition: how coal mines could go solar

  • STR
  • Jun 17, 2025

Coal mine-to-solar conversions are already happening in some countries, most notably China, which leads the world in solar uptake

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