The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

UK Government ‘sitting on its hands’ instead of cutting rural costs – Swinney

The First Minister said ‘frustration has turned to genuine fear’ in rural Scotland over the cost of energy.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Trump Pays Energy Firms £1.4B in Taxpayer Cash on Condition They Pivot from Clean Energy to Oil and Gas

The Trump administration paid energy companies nearly £1.4B to abandon offshore wind projects and invest in fossil fuels, following court blocks on executive orders against wind development.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.

AAP · Apr 29

France unveils roadmap to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

France on Tuesday announced a "first of its kind" plan to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 during a global conference aimed at breaking reliance on fossil fuels.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 29

Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say

US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first

The Guardian - US · Apr 28

Scientists create electronic devices that function reliably at extreme temperatures from 500 degrees Celcuis to absolute zero — advanced semiconductor material unlocks new possibilities in space tech and quantum computing

Scientists have demonstrated a new semiconductor material that can operate at extreme temperatures, from 500°C and down to -271.1°C.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 28

This £40 solar powered pendant is the epitome of elegance -perfect for elevating your outdoor space

The White Company's outdoor collection includes some elegant yet affordable accessories, including £40 solar powered wicker pendant lights

Woman & Home · Apr 28

Colombia conference aims for ‘more honest conversation' to speed fossil fuel exit

More than 50 countries are meeting in Colombia on Tuesday to push forward plans for phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels – with new urgency driven by geopolitical tensions.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28

First global meeting of climate ‘coalition of the willing’ focuses on the one big problem holding back action

A lack of financing is emerging as a major barrier to moving away from fossil fuels, officials and experts said at a global conference in Colombia

The Independent UK · Apr 27

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

The Independent UK · Apr 27