Dolna Odra coal plant shuts down
September 2, 2026 4:02 pmDue to the unprofitability of coal, PGE finally shut down the Dolna Odra coal plant after two units were converted […]
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European Commission denies Romania’s request to extend life of coal plants
August 17, 2026 3:56 pmThe Romanian government’s request to delay the closure of coal plants was denied by the EC because it could not […]
One of Poland’s oldest coal mines to close after 122 years
July 8, 2026 2:23 pmThe Bielszowice coal mine is closing after 122 years of operation, reflecting the decline of Poland’s coal industry. The sector […]
Polish court dismisses appeals against Turow’s environmental permit
July 2, 2026 2:18 pmThe Supreme Administrative Court in Warsaw dismissed the appeals filed by environmental organisations and upheld the immediate enforceability of the […]
Italy delays coal exit until 2038
March 8, 2026 2:10 pmItaly’s dependence on gas leaves it exposed to price shocks from crises like the Iran war. In response, the government […]
Germany’s coal phase-out likely to happen earlier in 2032
April 21, 2026 2:02 pmGermany’s coal phase-out is likely to occur earlier, driven by carbon price trends. Research from the Öko-Institut suggests rising CO2 […]
Renewable energy generation overtakes coal for the first time in Poland
July 3, 2025 2:13 pmPoland, one of Europe’s most coal dependent countries, generated more electricity from renewables (mainly solar and wind) than from coal […]
Sev.en Energy coal plants receive early closure dates due to the loss of profitability
November 26, 2025 11:10 amThe Sev.en Energy coal plants, Počerady, Chvaletice, Kladno, owned by billionaire Pavel Tykač, will be shut down earlier than planned […]
Ireland becomes Europe’s 15th coal-free country
June 20, 2025 12:09 amThe closure of Ireland’s last remaining 915 MW Moneypoint coal plant makes it the sixth country in Europe to exit […]