The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Sweden criticised over plan to build at least 10 new nuclear reactors

Environmental experts say proposals are too expensive and will come too late to meet energy needs

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Fury as Alberta cuts renewables during Canada’s worst fire season ever

Critics of the policy expressed concern that decision will weaken investor confidence in solar and wind energy in the region

The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2023

Bats are avoiding solar farms and scientists aren’t sure why

As our planet continues to warm, the need for renewable energy is becoming increasingly urgent. Almost half of the UK’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. And solar accounts for one-fifth of the energy capacity installed since 2019.

The Conversation · Aug 9, 2023

British Gas sends £382 demand for a bill I don’t owe

I’ve received a legal letter demanding a £382 ‘debt’ though I had switched to Bulb

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Bats Less Active Around Solar Farms, Finds New Study

Activity level of six bat species was "significantly" reduced at solar farm sites in the UK, according to the findings.

Zenger · Aug 8, 2023

UK’s ‘broken’ energy system revealed as firms set to make £1.7bn in profit from customers

Campaigners attack ‘murky depths’ of market – as suppliers set to increase profits while families struggle

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

New Zealand is partnering with BlackRock in aim to reach 100% renewable electricity

New Zealand’s government says it will partner with U.S. investment giant BlackRock as it aims to become one of the first nations in the world to have its electricity grid run entirely from renewable energy

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Singareni aims to become net-zero by October-end next year

SCCL to invite tenders for 2nd phase of solar power gen. (240 MW) in 8 areas. 1st phase (300 MW) to be completed by Oct-end. 2nd phase (540 MW) to be completed by Oct 2024. Locations for solar plants in 8 areas finalized. Tenders & guidelines for new plants being…

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Major UK gas boiler maker to start electric heat pump production in Hull

Exclusive: Ideal Heating’s £50m investment aims to build 60,000 pumps and train 5,000 installers a year

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

Full clean ahead: can shipping finally steer away from fossil fuels?

Electric ships, hydrogen, ‘air lubrication’ and even good old wind power are reducing emissions, but campaigners say true change will ‘take guts’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023