The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Orsted partners with WWF to harmonise climate action and ocean biodiversity

Global challenge embraces North Sea reef building in the Humber to North Atlantic whale protection off the US coast

Birmingham Post · Oct 26, 2022

Businesses could shut as energy costs soar

Soaring energy prices will burn a hole in the pockets of Australian businesses as growing gas dominance triples the cost of wholesale electricity.

AAP · Oct 26, 2022

Australia is poised to be a world leader in offshore wind, but any potential risks to marine life remain poorly regulated

The strong winds blowing over Australia’s rugged coastlines will soon power many of our homes, as offshore wind farms are poised to begin construction. But our new research highlights the need to ensure any potential risks to marine life is properly mitigated.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022

Australia's Victoria gov't raises renewable energy goals as state election looms

The Labor government of Australia's Victoria state said on Thursday it would raise its renewable energy targets and proposed government ownership of future power generation if it wins local elections due to be held next month.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Victoria signals end of coal by announcing a new 95% renewable target. It's a risky but vital move

It’s the end of the line for coal in Victoria, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews today announced plans for 95% renewables within 13 years. Until now, the industrialised state has been aiming for 50% by 2030.

The Conversation · Oct 20, 2022

Victoria set to re-enter electricity market after setting 95% renewable energy target

Daniel Andrews announces plan to revive State Electricity Commission, which was privatised in the 1990s

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2022

Vic to bring back public energy ownership

Almost all of Victoria's energy will come from renewable sources by 2035 and state ownership of power assets revived if Labor is re-elected next month.

AAP · Oct 19, 2022

Study: Solar and wind energy saved Texas customers more than $7 billion in 2022 so far

Solar and wind energy saved Texans nearly $1 billion a month this year in electricity costs, according to a recent clean energy study from energy system analysis group IdeaSmiths LLC.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Energy agency: CO2 emissions rise in 2022, but more slowly

The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that it expects carbon emissions from the burning of fossil fuels to rise again this year, but by much less than in 2021 due to the growth in renewable power and electric cars

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Renewable energy projects fast-tracked

Tasmanian and Victorian renewable energy projects have been fast-tracked with additional funding in an attempt to lower power prices for consumers.

AAP · Oct 18, 2022