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Polski Market overview 15-28.03.2025
Katowice, Poland – 28 March 2025
** EDF Renouvelables and ArcelorMittal Launch Solar Power Plant in France **
EDF Renewables and ArcelorMittal Industeel have inaugurated a solar power plant in Châteauneuf, Loire, built on a former waste storage site. The facility, with 7,280 photovoltaic panels covering 4.2 hectares, has a capacity of 4.5 MWp, supplying electricity to 2,600 residents annually. Beyond energy production, the project enhances environmental protection by waterproofing the soil and managing rainwater. Operational since September 2024, it exemplifies industrial site transformation for renewable energy and decarbonization efforts.
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** Italy, France, and Slovakia Call for Simplified EU Carbon Border Levy **
France, Italy, and Slovakia have urged the EU to simplify its carbon border levy rules to ease administrative burdens on businesses. The policy, set to take effect in 2026, aims to protect European industries from cheaper imports from countries with weaker climate laws. The three nations propose standardized emissions calculations and free CO2 permits for exporters to maintain competitiveness globally. EU ministers will discuss these proposals in Brussels soon.
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** German Associations Advocate for EU Hydrogen Alliance **
Thirteen German industry associations have called for the establishment of a European Hydrogen Alliance to strengthen energy sovereignty and competitiveness. They propose integrating this initiative into Germany’s next coalition agreement to accelerate hydrogen projects across Europe. The alliance would support renewable and low-carbon hydrogen development while fostering partnerships with non-EU countries like the UK and Norway.
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** EU Approves €5 Billion German Aid Scheme for Decarbonization **
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German scheme to help industries decarbonize through technologies like hydrogen use and carbon capture. Beneficiaries must achieve significant CO2 reductions within three years. The aid will be distributed via competitive bidding and aims to align with EU climate goals while limiting market distortion.
Read more
** EU Tightens Steel Import Safeguards **
The European Commission has revised its steel safeguard measures to protect EU producers from surging imports and global overcapacity issues. Changes include reducing tariff-free import quotas and eliminating mechanisms like unused quota rollovers. These adjustments aim to boost green steel production and employment within the EU while addressing market challenges posed by Chinese exports and U.S. trade barriers.
Read more
** Renewable Energy Powers Nearly Half of EU Electricity in 2024 **
In 2024, renewable sources accounted for 46.9% of the EU’s net electricity generation, led by Denmark (88.4%), Portugal (87.5%), and Croatia (73.7%). Wind and hydro dominated renewable output, contributing over two-thirds of the total share. Solar energy followed at 22.4%, with minor contributions from other sources like geothermal energy (0.5%).
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Primeore Trading (Polska) Sp. z o.o. is a trading arm of Primeore Ltd. which is responsible for handling of all international trading and trading-related operations of the group. The company is involved into operations with manganese ore, ferroalloys, coke and coal products worldwide.
Media contacts
For further information please contact office.poland@primeore.eu
** EDF Renouvelables and ArcelorMittal Launch Solar Power Plant in France **
EDF Renewables and ArcelorMittal Industeel have inaugurated a solar power plant in Châteauneuf, Loire, built on a former waste storage site. The facility, with 7,280 photovoltaic panels covering 4.2 hectares, has a capacity of 4.5 MWp, supplying electricity to 2,600 residents annually. Beyond energy production, the project enhances environmental protection by waterproofing the soil and managing rainwater. Operational since September 2024, it exemplifies industrial site transformation for renewable energy and decarbonization efforts.
Read more
** Italy, France, and Slovakia Call for Simplified EU Carbon Border Levy **
France, Italy, and Slovakia have urged the EU to simplify its carbon border levy rules to ease administrative burdens on businesses. The policy, set to take effect in 2026, aims to protect European industries from cheaper imports from countries with weaker climate laws. The three nations propose standardized emissions calculations and free CO2 permits for exporters to maintain competitiveness globally. EU ministers will discuss these proposals in Brussels soon.
Read more
** German Associations Advocate for EU Hydrogen Alliance **
Thirteen German industry associations have called for the establishment of a European Hydrogen Alliance to strengthen energy sovereignty and competitiveness. They propose integrating this initiative into Germany’s next coalition agreement to accelerate hydrogen projects across Europe. The alliance would support renewable and low-carbon hydrogen development while fostering partnerships with non-EU countries like the UK and Norway.
Read more
** EU Approves €5 Billion German Aid Scheme for Decarbonization **
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion German scheme to help industries decarbonize through technologies like hydrogen use and carbon capture. Beneficiaries must achieve significant CO2 reductions within three years. The aid will be distributed via competitive bidding and aims to align with EU climate goals while limiting market distortion.
Read more
** EU Tightens Steel Import Safeguards **
The European Commission has revised its steel safeguard measures to protect EU producers from surging imports and global overcapacity issues. Changes include reducing tariff-free import quotas and eliminating mechanisms like unused quota rollovers. These adjustments aim to boost green steel production and employment within the EU while addressing market challenges posed by Chinese exports and U.S. trade barriers.
Read more
** Renewable Energy Powers Nearly Half of EU Electricity in 2024 **
In 2024, renewable sources accounted for 46.9% of the EU’s net electricity generation, led by Denmark (88.4%), Portugal (87.5%), and Croatia (73.7%). Wind and hydro dominated renewable output, contributing over two-thirds of the total share. Solar energy followed at 22.4%, with minor contributions from other sources like geothermal energy (0.5%).
Read more
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Primeore Trading (Polska) Sp. z o.o. is a trading arm of Primeore Ltd. which is responsible for handling of all international trading and trading-related operations of the group. The company is involved into operations with manganese ore, ferroalloys, coke and coal products worldwide.
Media contacts
For further information please contact office.poland@primeore.eu
