The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

MoD has objected to four windfarms in past year over radar interference fears

Complaints risks putting tdefence ministry on collision course with Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Guardian - UK · 5h ago

Bad Cop, worse Cop? EU tempers hopes for UN climate summit

After having its hopes dashed for a more ambitious deal last year in Brazil, the European Union is setting its sights low for next month's Cop31 climate summit in Turkey.

Radio France Internationale · 20h ago

In 2025, 48 solar panels went between Swiss tracks; today, 11,000 trains have passed over them

In 2025, Swiss startup Sun-Ways installed 48 removable solar panels across 100 metres of active railway tracks in Buttes. More than 11,000 trains have since passed over the installation, which has generated over 16,000 kWh of electricity. The three-year pilot is testing whether unused railway space can safely produce renewable…

The Times of India · Oct 7

Rising electricity demand deepens Southeast Asia's energy security concerns, IEA reports says

A report by the International Energy Agency says risks to Southeast Asia’s energy security are multiplying faster than regional governments can find solutions for meeting rising demand

The Independent UK · Oct 6

'We are beyond elated': community celebrates the demise of wind farm

Origin Energy has abandoned plans for its 870-megawatt Skye Ridge Wind Farm.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 5

Green party drops longstanding opposition to nuclear power

Party in England and Wales ditches commitment to phase out nuclear in major shift in its energy policy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Solar Parks Boost Biodiversity: Field study finds species thrive under panels; rules lag science

Gottesgabe solar park, operational since 2022, illustrates successful coexistence between renewable energy and biodiversity. A wide range of plant and animal species, including endangered ones, thrive in these areas post-installation. Research shows significant ecological benefits when solar parks are carefully designed and maintained. Ongoing studies indicate that traditional farming practices…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks

Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.

AAP · Oct 4

Iowa farmer earns $30,000 from four wind turbines, calls it the '401(k)' he never had

Iowa livestock farmer Dave Johnson earns about $30,000 a year by leasing his land for four wind turbines. Despite voting for Donald Trump, he sees wind energy as an economic benefit, calling the steady income “the 401(k) that I never had.”

The Times of India · Oct 4

New Jersey teacher turns sheep into solar field workers, growing flock to 450

What began with a simple observation beside a solar field turned into an unusual farming business in New Jersey. When Julie Bishop noticed workers repeatedly mowing vegetation beneath and around solar panels, she saw an opportunity to put her sheep to work instead. A small flock grazing a single site…

The Times of India · Oct 4