In brief | 12 December '24

Financial Times: Norway campaigns to cut energy links to Europe as power prices soar

Country’s energy minister describes ‘shit situation’ as domestic prices hit highest level since 2009.

Electrive: Germany's economy ministerwants to give EV buyers a €1,000 charging credit

Minister Habeck has drawn up a "package to modernise the German automotive industry," but implementation is highly uncertain.

Ember: Security and efficiency: The case for connecting the power systems of Europe and North America

Complementarity of time zones and weather, uncorrelated nature of windy, sunny, hot and cold days make for good match.

Transport&Environment: From waste to value: the potential for battery recycling in Europe

Analysis finds battery recycling is Europe’s chance for resource sufficiency and a low-impact supply chain.

Euractiv: Europe’s energy poverty problem is getting worse, country-specific solutions needed

In 2021, 6.9% couldn’t heat their homes properly - in 2023, the share was 10.6%, according to Eurostat.

S&P: Global Commodity Insights' 2025 Energy Outlook

"There is more uncertainty in energy markets heading into a new year than any year since the pandemic."