The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Green energy flag-bearer South Australia says gas must 'stand behind' renewable switch

South Australia's energy minister launches defence of gas industry, saying his state's global leadership in the switch to green power would not be possible without the fuel.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Grid connection delays for low-carbon projects ‘unacceptable’, says Ofgem

Watchdog’s chief writes to energy bosses as Grid sets out plan to cut waits by up to a decade

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023

South Africa can keep coal fired plants running longer, climate committee says

South Africa's climate policy body on Monday suggested the government could delay retiring its ageing coal-fired power plants to address electricity shortages and said a power crisis had put the country on track to meet its climate goals anyway.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Off-grid solar brings light, time and income to remotest villages

In Indonesia's far-east island of Sumba, off-grid solar is lighting up lives for residents still living out of reach of the country's national electricity provider

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

Cheaper electricity bills on the way thanks to offshore wind investment, says Eamon Ryan

The Environment and Energy Minister was speaking after the announcement that four offshore windfarms have successfully bid in an auction to supply electricity to the mainland

Dublin Live · May 13, 2023

Cheaper bills on the way thanks to offshore wind energy projects, Eamon Ryan insists

The developments are expected to have a "significant impact" on household energy costs

Irish Mirror · May 13, 2023

'Mind-boggling' UK Government silence as Scottish renewables industry urges action

IT is “mind-boggling” that the UK Government has not delivered on its own promises to support the delivery of key renewables projects in…

The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2023

Bid to build £12.8 million solar farm between Irvine and Kilwinning

Blueprints have been lodged for the huge project.

Daily Record · May 13, 2023

Electrical grid power play: Utilities take control of coming boom in transmission lines

Legislatures in a dozen states have passed “right of first refusal” laws that freeze out competition in transmission line projects, raising concerns about higher energy costs for consumers.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2023

Households warned they could lose up to £200 by switching to fixed-rate energy deal

People could be at risk of spending more cash if they switch to a fixed rate, experts have said

Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2023