The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Scotland's largest offshore wind farm 'paid to turn off most of time', report says

SCOTLAND’S largest offshore wind farm was paid to shut down instead of generate electricity for almost three-quarters of 2024, according to a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

Andy Burnham vows to work with SNP amid fears for £79bn ScotWind investment

ANDY Burnham has pledged to “work with” the SNP amid fears investment worth up to £79 billion in Scottish industry could fall through

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?

Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised system

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2

Plug-in solar panels could save households up to $370 a year – if Australia made them legal as in the UK

A plug in solar kit that costs about $1,000 ‘pays for itself in three years’, one expert said

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29

Revealed: Less than 1 per cent of oil workers sign up to flagship green jobs scheme

LESS than 1 per cent of the offshore workforce has signed up to a flagship scheme designed to help oil and gas workers move into renewable energy…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

I took this portable solar generator on a weekend camping trip and it was a complete game changer

I upgraded a recent family camping trip with Jackery's portable solar generator, and it became a totally essential tool.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 28

No special carve-out for states using fossil fuel to power datacentres, Chris Bowen insists, despite new conditions

Energy minister says states can apply to use coal and gas supply to power datacentres but must prove it is cheaper than renewables

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

Australia’s ancient red desert rocks may be hiding a natural hydrogen secret; scientists find magnetite produces 5 times more hydrogen than solid rock

Beneath Western Australia’s iron-rich landscapes, ordinary looking rocks may have a unique ability to produce hydrogen. A new study published in the ‘ International Journal of Hydrogen Energy ’ has found that magnetite, an iron oxide found in many ancient rocks, can generate natural hydrogen when it reacts with water…

The Times of India · Aug 28

A new energy scheme gives Australians three hours of free power a day – but there could be an expensive catch

Solar Sharer program was designed for homes without rooftop solar, but observers say supply and peak use charges are ‘much higher’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

From today, households across Great Britain can plug solar panels into a standard socket; 800W kits could supply up to 20% of home electricity use and save £110 a year

New regulations have been established, permitting plug-in solar kits of up to 800 watts in residential settings. These systems promise substantial annual savings on electricity expenses, making renewable energy more attainable for renters and flat owners alike. Rigorous safety standards are in place to ensure secure connections, mitigating any electrical…

The Times of India · Aug 27