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Mixed-use solar and agricultural land is the silver bullet Alberta’s Conservatives have wished for

The Alberta government recently announced a much-maligned seven-month pause on renewable (including solar) energy development in the province. While the exact reasons are up for debate, one specific factor has been the desire to investigate ways to make renewable energy, particularly solar, more integrated within the province over the long…

The Conversation

Planning permission for onshore wind farms to be relaxed, says Government

Boost for green energy could see people in communities who have wind farms receive discount on their bills

Evening Standard

Gove may be lifting England onshore ban, but wind still faces hurdles

Government will make it easier to build turbines, but wind remains at disadvantage compared with other projects

The Guardian - UK

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De facto ban lifted on building onshore windfarms in England

Michael Gove announces changes to planning system that mean turbines cannot be blocked by a single objection

The Guardian - UK

UAE pledges $4.5 billion investment in clean energy for Africa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa at the landmark Africa Climate Summit in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday.

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£3 million wave machine to be developed for Orkney by Edinburgh firm

A WAVE machine for Orkney is set to be manufactured in Scotland after an Edinburgh energy firm secured more than £3 million in EU funding for the…

The National (Scotland)

Green hydrogen pipeline from Scotland to Germany explored in new report

THE potential for exporting green hydrogen via a pipeline linking Scotland to Germany has been explored in a new report.

The National (Scotland)

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Prioritise hydrogen-powered flights to clean up air travel, says easyJet, Airbus and Rolls-Royce

The alliance believes the UK can become a global leader in developing hydrogen-powered flights.

The Independent UK

Onshore wind farm ban set to be eased following pressure from Conservative MPs

The Government is set to make the announcement in the form of a written ministerial statement on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Kenya's leader says climate change is eating away Africa's GDP, calls for talks on global carbon tax

Kenya's president says climate change is “relentlessly eating away” at Africa’s economic progress and it’s time to have a global conversation about a carbon tax

The Independent UK

Sharma: onshore windfarms in England need ‘much more permissive planning regime’

Former Cop26 president says political parties not tackling climate crisis will pay heavy price at ballot box

The Guardian - UK

Onshore wind farms ban to be overturned following Tory pressure

The Government will make the announcement in the form of a written ministerial statement on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

NSW to enter talks to extend life of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Opponents call on Minns government to use the funds it would pay Origin to instead hasten rollout of rooftop solar and batteries

The Guardian - AU

Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds

Australia used twice as much electricity as China on a per capita basis and 48% of it came from coal plants, thinktank says

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Tory tussles over energy bill put progress on net zero at risk

The party’s clashing factions table series of amendments supporting and opposing renewables development

The Guardian - UK

Ministers to announce moves aiming to allow building of onshore wind turbines

Downing Street is hoping to satisfy Tory rebels, but developers say changes would leave effective ban in England in place

The Hindu

Energy Department has framed contingency plan to tackle any future power shortfall by shifting focus to renewable energy: George

With the demand for power progressively increasing, the Energy Department has framed a contingency plan to tackle any future shortfall by shifting the focus to renewable energy, said K.J. George, Minister of Energy, while answering questions from The Hindu’s readers during THTalksBengaluru

The National (Scotland)

Massive solar farm gains approval after mixed community opinion

A colossal solar farm development – the size of 120 football pitches – has been given the green light for a village in Dumfries and Galloway.

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The Conversation

Climate change will affect hydropower -- African countries must be prepared

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least…

The Independent UK

Sunak warned against ‘fudge’ on any onshore wind ban reversal

The Prime Minister is reportedly set to overturn the current de facto ban in the face of party pressure.

The Guardian - UK

African leaders at odds over climate plans as crucial Nairobi summit opens

Oil-producing African nations have argued they should be able to use fossil fuel resources for economic growth

Al Jazeera

Africa Climate Summit begins in Kenya: A simple guide to proceedings

The meeting opens in Nairobi as Kenyan President Ruto, its champion, stands accused of doublespeak on climate change.

Al Jazeera

Climate summit opens in Kenya as Africa demands more say and financing

African leaders determined to wield more global influence, have world’s biggest carbon emitters pay their fair share.

The Independent UK

Party pressure forces Rishi Sunak ‘to overturn onshore wind farm ban’

Government’s Energy Bill will be voted on as ministers return from their summer recess

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak ‘set to overturn onshore wind farm ban amid party pressure’

The Government’s Energy Bill will be voted on as ministers return from their summer recess.

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