China’s Solar Exports Soar 80% Despite Rising Headwinds In the face of trade frictions and rising competition, 2022 shipments reach a record $51.3 billion, and demand is still climbing Caixin Global · Feb 16, 2023
Circular Head Council gives green light to Robbins Island wind farm A contentious wind farm proposal for Robbins Island in Tasmania's far north-west gets council approval the Greens say is in the "worst place" environmentally but the project still faces hurdles. ABC News · Feb 16, 2023
Electrify America Breaks Ground On 75-MW Solar Power Plant In California The renewable energy plant is expected to go online towards the end of the summer with an estimated output of 225,000 megawatt-hours per year. InsideEVs · Feb 16, 2023
Use of hydrogen in aviation sector being explored by Wales & West Utilities The review will look at how hydrogen could be used to power aircraft Birmingham Post · Feb 16, 2023
New fixed-term energy deals cheaper than April price guarantee could be offered by summer The UK Government’s energy price guarantee is set to rise from £2,500 to £3,000 in April. Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023
British Gas profits triple as Scots politicians make renewed call for 'proper' windfall tax Centrica said its profits more than tripled from £948 million in 2021 to £3.3 billion in 2022. Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023
FTSE 100 surges over 8,000 points before rising US producer prices dampen mood; British Gas owner Centrica’s profits triple – as it happened UK share index has hit record levels this morning, before surprise jump in US producer price inflation hits stocks The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Solar panel prices are tipped to fall after years of increases, so when's the best time to buy? After an unprecedented period of increases, the wholesale price of solar panels is tipped to fall sharply. But don't celebrate just yet. Here's why. ABC News · Feb 15, 2023
Stockton dredging proposal emerges at Newcastle 'green' port conference Hunter River dredging for Stockton linked to wind farm facility Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023
Bristol has fourth most expensive utility bills in the UK, study suggests London was revealed to be the city with the highest utility bills Bristol Post · Feb 15, 2023
Opinion: Green hydrogen should be a key part of the energy transition Writing during UK Hydrogen Week, Colin Brown is UK and Ireland country manager of Lhyfe Birmingham Post · Feb 15, 2023
Dutch island up in arms against drilling for gas in the North Sea In a bid to tackle the energy crisis, Dutch authorities have approved offshore drilling for gas in the North Sea. The first gas is set to be extracted in 2024, but the project has sparked controversy on the surrounding islands. Residents fear that drilling for gas will damage the exceptional… France 24 · Feb 15, 2023
Atomic Hope review – a powerful case for pressing the nuclear power button It’s not the first doc to herald the eco-nuclear movement but, even so, this is still a convincing argument in favour of the long-tabooed energy source The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023
Nuclear power at freeports is ‘greenwashing’, net zero minister told THE convener of Scotland’s nuclear-free local authorities (NFLAs) has written to Net Zero Minister Michael Matheson asking him to reject nuclear… The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023 Millionaire Tory MSP Alexander Burnett in fresh 'hypocrisy' row over windfarm opposition Burnett has been a persistent critic of onshore windfarm developments despite having a financial interest in two turbines.
AAP · Feb 15, 2023 FMG reduces dividends amid green energy powerhouse push Fortescue Metals has lowered dividend payouts as it repositions itself as a green energy powerhouse, with increased spending on decarbonisation projects.
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology Transport Secretary Mark Harper visited Belfast to see some of the latest green technology in action, including an electric ‘flying’ boat.
Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2023 Clean energy key to Thai climate goals Thailand has vowed to reach net-zero emissions by 2065, but without taking action against its biggest polluter -- the energy sector -- its promise will fall flat.
Chronicle Live · Feb 14, 2023 120 new electric car charging points approved for Northumberland County Hall in Morpeth The charging points will be powered by solar panels
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 EPA outlines $27B 'green bank' for clean energy projects The Biden administration on Tuesday outlined how states and nonprofit groups can apply for $27 billion in funding from a “green bank” that will provide low-cost financing for projects that cut greenhouse gas emissions
Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023 Falkirk to take lead on developing new Forth Green Freeport Despite being the smallest of the three councils involved, Falkirk will play a leading role as Grangemouth is the largest site involved.
The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023 Global inequality must fall to maintain a safe climate and achieve a decent standard of living for all – it's a huge challenge Energy consumption is essential for human wellbeing, but there is enormous inequality in energy use worldwide. The top 10% of global energy consumers use roughly 30 times more energy than the bottom 10%.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 UAE ‘running towards’ renewable future, says oil boss Cop28 president Climate groups have accused head of national oil company, Sultan Al Jaber, of conflict of interest
The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023 Drilling for rare metals essential to renewables gets underway in north east EXPLORATORY drilling for rare metals essential in the production of electric batteries has got underway in Aberdeenshire.
France 24 · Feb 14, 2023 Why you shouldn’t fall for these videos of electrically charged stones from the DRC Did someone really discover rocks capable of generating electricity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? That’s what some people have been claiming after seeing two videos that have been circulating on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp since January 21, 2023. However, our team spoke to several geologists who cast…