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World’s smallest country plans a $117 million solar plant nearly 10 times Vatican City

Vatican City occupies only about 44 hectares, making it the smallest independent state in the world. Its population is around 800 people, with thousands more travelling into the territory each day to work. Yet the tiny state is preparing for an energy project on a very different scale. The Vatican…

The Times of India

How Mitch the sparky made the leap from coal-fired power to batteries

AGL's Liddell battery has created new career opportunities for coal-fired power station workers.

Newcastle Herald

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran

The Independent UK

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Scotland receives 'pocket change' from new GB Energy fund in 'shameful token gesture'

Scotland will only receive 'pocket change' from a new GB Energy fund to help communities across the country set up their own green energy…

The National (Scotland)

British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it

With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK

Egypt's wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa

Egypt is pairing a planned 2,000-megawatt wind project with its first turbine manufacturing plant, seeking to turn renewable energy into an industrial opportunity

The Independent UK

Revealed: New masterplan for final 16 acres of Battersea Power Station regeneration

Revised masterplan proposes up to 3.2 million square feet of residential, commercial and leisure space across the remaining 16 acres of the riverside neighbourhood

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Middle East war increasing demand for Australian coal

In the aftermath of the war in the Middle East, coal from Australia seems a safer bet than gas from other sources, a major producer of the fossil fuel says.

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UK Government action could ‘unlock’ 100-plus oil and gas projects, say bosses

A report from Offshore Energies UK claimed reforms to the tax regime and a ‘pragmatic approach’ to licensing could see 111 projects go ahead.

Evening Standard

Tennessee farmer leased 100 acres of century-old family land for solar instead of selling it; the 147 MW project is now powering homes and businesses

A Tennessee farmer chose to lease family land for a solar project. This decision allows continued ownership while generating income for future generations. The Yum Yum Solar facility, a 147-megawatt project, became operational in May 2026. This lease provides a steady income stream, addressing farming challenges and land fragmentation. The…

The Times of India

Labor appoints former opposition leader to Snowy Hydro

The Labor government has appointed former opposition leader Sussan Ley to help steer its controversial Snowy Hydro development.

AAP

Mapped: the £150bn megaproject that aims to protect Britain from energy shocks

Thousands of miles of new power lines are needed to deliver climate targets and energy security, but bills will rise in the short term and opponents are mobilising

The Guardian - UK

Wind Turbine Blade Bridge: Polish town turns blade into footbridge; project showcases reuse of composites

In an innovative initiative, a retired wind-turbine blade has been transformed into the main structure of a pedestrian bridge in Szprotawa, Poland. Local engineers took on the challenge of repurposing this traditionally hard-to-recycle composite material, effectively reconnecting separate areas of the town. This project highlights a creative solution for utilizing…

The Times of India

Iowa County’s wind turbines turn into $2.71 million for roads, bridges and schools

In Howard County, wind turbines have emerged as a significant revenue stream for public finances. The impressive $2.7 million generated in tax revenue supports vital infrastructure, such as bridges and roads, as well as local educational institutions. This funding helps sustain developments without placing the financial burden on residents. Additionally,…

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Blade Waste Projections Mount: Danish firm turns turbines into noise barriers; reuse cuts impact by up to 44%

Vindeby, Denmark's pioneering offshore wind farm, has set the stage for innovative blade disposal, transforming retired blades into valuable noise barriers. As projections indicate that global blade waste could soar to 43 million tons by 2050, reusing these materials promises to mitigate environmental harm. This initiative serves as an inspiring…

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New Zealand built a power station which became the world's first to use flash steam

Wairākei Power Station in New Zealand changed the way geothermal heat could be turned into electricity when it was commissioned in 1958. Built beside the Waikato River, north of Taupō, the station drew on hot underground water beneath an active volcanic zone. Instead of relying on conventional fuel, engineers drilled…

The Times of India

A 27-year-old Tennessee diesel mechanic wanted to farm full-time; solar sites gave his sheep...

Solar grazing offers new opportunities for small livestock farmers across the American South. This practice uses sheep to manage vegetation beneath solar panels, benefiting both farmers and solar companies. Farmers gain access to pasture and income, while companies reduce maintenance costs and equipment damage risks. A Tennessee mechanic became a…

The National (Scotland)

Wind farm for 2 million homes faces backlash over islands impact

A wind farm that could provide electricity for two million homes risks having “significant adverse effects” on the landscape and cultural…

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UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills

Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the government

The National (Scotland)

Outdated UK grid will heap £7.8bn a year onto energy bills, watchdog warns

ENERGY bill payers across the UK face an extra £7.8 billion in costs every year by 2030 under the Labour Government's current plans for the…

The Times of India

Scotland’s first wind farm recycled 99.9% of 26 turbines, blades became polymers

Scotland’s first commercial wind farm has reached a major milestone in dealing with turbine waste after almost three decades of operation. Hagshaw Hill in South Lanarkshire, which began operating in 1995, was decommissioned and repowered with 14 newer turbines after its original 26 turbines were dismantled in 2023. A Mott…

The Guardian - UK

The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills

National Audit Office calls for greater transparency on £70bn programme that is running over budget and behind schedule

The Guardian - UK

Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog

National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth

The National (Scotland)

Scottish solar farm should be approved despite backlash, council officials say

COUNCIL officials say controversial plans for a 230-acre solar farm in Angus should be approved – despite a backlash from the local community

The Times of India

Australia’s first solar power station, built in 1981, is now heritage listed

Australia's innovative solar power station located at White Cliffs has received heritage listing recognition. Operational since 1981, this remote facility has consistently supplied power to a small community, demonstrating the potential of solar energy in extreme outback climates for more than a decade. Its preservation highlights the journey of renewable…

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