July 2 Green Energy News – Green Energy Times

Headline News:

“Eiffel Tower Closes Early As Europe Swelters Under Heat Wave” • As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it would close early with France expected to hit very high temperatures. Paris is expected to reach 38.3°C (101°F), and the Eiffel Tower closed at 4 pm local time, a statement on the landmark’s official website said. [ABC News]

Eiffel Tower (Kirsten Drew, Unsplash, cropped)

“UK Grid Set For £8.9 Billion Expansion” • Ofgem has given the provisional green light to a multi-billion-pound investment to power the biggest expansion of the UK’s electricity grid since the 1960s. An initial £8.9 billion investment is being committed to Britain’s high-voltage electricity network, with a further £1.3 billion ready to go. [reNews]
“Trump Says He’ll ‘Look’ At Deporting Elon Musk As Feud Reignites” • President Trump told reporters his administration will “have to take a look” at deporting Musk after the Tesla CEO reignited the feud over Trump’s spending bill. Musk, a South African national and a naturalized US citizen, made several posts slamming the bill as “utterly insane.” [ABC News]
“India’s Renewable Power Output Soars 24.4% in H1 2025 As Coal Usage Slips” • India’s renewable energy generation recorded its fastest growth in over two years, marking a major step in the country’s clean energy transition. A Reuters analysis shows that renewable power output surged by 24.4% YOY to reach 134.43 TWh in the first half of 2025. [Pratidin Time]
“What’s Next For Trump’s Sweeping Policy Bill As House Takes Up Senate Version” • Senate Republicans wrangled just enough votes to pass President Trump’s major tax and immigration bill. The legislation now heads back to the House for final approval, but it’s likely to face some headwinds there, especially because it increases the national debt. [ABC News]