The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Yousaf: Floating solar power has ‘significant potential’ for Scotland

On a visit to Nova Innovation, he stated that floating panels 'can help drive the race to net zero'

Insider UK · Apr 11, 2023

Blending hydrogen into gas heating ‘could add almost £200’ to UK bills

Campaigners say potential energy plan would leave consumers bearing cost of building hydrogen economy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023

Does climate breakdown mean we’re doomed? No: if we’re brave, big change can happen fast

The climate crisis can seem overwhelming, but there are radical, pragmatic solutions – and they begin with an idea, says author Gaia Vince

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023

'Challenges' for NSW grid as Hunter coal station closes

The Liddell Power Station in Muswellbrook in the Hunter region will close this month, after owner AGL delayed its planned closure by a year.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 10, 2023

Avaada wins solar farm bid

Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, continues to grow its renewable business in India after its subsidiary Avaada Energy Private (Avaada) won an auction for a 421-megawatt solar farm project in the country.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Middle East cleans up its act with renewable push

The Middle East has by far the lowest share of clean power in its electricity mix of all regions, but is starting to change that through hefty increases in renewable energy generation capacity.

Bangkok Post · Apr 10, 2023

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney on how to keep the lights on

Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England and green energy financier, says Australia will reach its emissions targets without interruption to energy supply.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

Japanese-funded $500m project to extract hydrogen from Victorian coal is at risk, sources say

Exclusive: funding requests, uncertain responsibilities and a failure to secure long-term contracts has critics asking if the fossil fuel-based venture is still a good deal

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2023

Community groups receive more than £300,000 from wind farm funds since Covid

LOCAL groups in South Lanarkshire been given more than £300,000 since 2020 thanks to community grants from a nearby wind farm.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2023

Africa's energy sector will need to transform radically - these are the five biggest challenges

The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current energy systems must grow rapidly to meet it. This must be done in reliable, resilient and affordable ways – while “staying the course” of climate compatibility and ensuring…

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2023