Government documents ‘blow gaping hole’ in its case for Cumbrian coalmine Michael Gove said UK needed coal to make steel, but business department papers drafted around same time say it will not The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2024
'Smug' energy attitudes holding Australia back: pioneer An Australian offshore wind pioneer urges less politics and more investment in a nation that's been "smug" about energy for far too long. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Energy-related CO2 emissions hit record levels in 2023, says IEA Energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose to a record level in 2023, but the growth slowed from previous years thanks to continued expansion of clean technologies, the International Energy Agency said Friday. Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2024
Energy-related CO2 Emissions Hit Record Levels In 2023: IEA CO2 emissions from energy rose by 1.1 percent in 2023, increasing by 410 million tons to a record 37.4 billion tons, slowing down from a gain of 490 million tons in 2022, the IEA said in its annual update on emissions. International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024
Energy consumers to plug power gap, get fairer share Ministers have agreed on steps to fill the nation's energy gap but a former deputy central bank governor says $625 billion in clean energy investment is needed. AAP · Feb 29, 2024
NSW rejects claim it lags on renewables, citing 18 projects approved in 2023 Minns government says wind, solar and battery projects will generate enough clean energy to power more than 1.5m homes The Guardian - AU · Feb 29, 2024
Alberta to ban renewables on ‘prime’ land and preserve ‘pristine viewscapes’ Decision by premier Danielle Smith further pits Canadian province against environmental groups pushing green energy The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024
T.N.’s installed power capacity likely to increase 31.8% by 2026-27 T.N.’s installed power capacity likely to increase 31.8% by 2026-27 The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024
EU countries already hitting some of their sustainable energy targets for 2030 Study finds ‘systematic progress’ achieved in 2010s with some states reaching targets a decade early The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
African leaders call for equity over minerals used for clean energy ‘Crucial’ UN resolution attempts to avoid repeat of injustices produced by Africa’s fossil fuel sector The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
FIA reveals plans to focus hydrogen storage development in liquid form Following the latest meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, it was announced that in the context of hydrogen combustion applications that "development and promotion of solutions based on hydrogen stored in liquid form" would be prioritised over gas storage. Autosport · Feb 28, 2024
T.N.’s greenhouse gas inventory proposes significant increase in solar, wind energy use to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 Chennai, Tamil Nadu aims for net zero emissions by 2070, requiring significant solar and wind power investments. The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024
UK power plants lined up to command record high energy prices this decade Stations secure all-time high price of £65 a kW per year for 2027-28 in ‘capacity market’ auction The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024
Turn on or drop out: new rules could give energy consumers more power on the home front Allowing people to use multiple electricity providers could unleash the potential of EVs, solar panels and even hot water systems to feed back into the grid The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 We are taking a devastating risk with the green energy sector – one that might cost us our future Relying on private companies to solve the climate crisis means that the planet’s fate rests in the hands of asset managers, says Brett Christophers, a professor at Sweden’s Uppsala University
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024 Labour would lift block on onshore windfarms, says Ed Miliband Tory government has ‘ducked’ difficult decisions, leading to higher bills, says shadow energy secretary
AAP · Feb 26, 2024 Top End urged to harness the sun and sideline gas Independent modelling proposes an economy run on sunshine that could recharge the Northern Territory and avoid environmental harm from taxpayer-subsidised gas.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024 Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest labels Coalition push for nuclear energy ‘bulldust’ and a ‘new lie’ Mining billionaire says cost of nuclear will be four to five times that of renewables and opposition’s policy is ‘an excuse for doing nothing’
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024 The Guardian view on GB Energy: Labour’s big idea could be a great one for the planet Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer’s plans could see the British state – rather than foreign ones – play a key role in clean energy
The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024 Telangana Deputy CM launches SCCL’s 10.5 MW solar power plant in Kothagudem The coal mining giant, SCCL, has successfully forayed into solar power generation as part of its ambitious diversification plans, Mr.Vikramarka said.
The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024 Lack of renewable energy policy hurts Telangana: Deputy CM Bhatti Telangana Deputy CM addresses lack of renewable energy policy, emphasizes need for development and generation capacity in the state.
The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024 Singareni to explore floating solar-power plants, pumped storage hydel generation in Telangana Telangana government explores floating solar-power plants in reservoirs to meet energy needs sustainably
The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024 Payload aboard Aditya-L1 mission detects solar wind impact of Coronal Mass Ejections ISRO's Aditya-L1 solar mission sensors detect coronal mass ejections, providing valuable data on solar wind particles.
International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024 UK To Quit 'Outdated' Fossil Fuel Friendly Treaty The UK will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil fuel giants to sue governments over their climate policies, the government said on Thursday.
The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024 India seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy.