The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Clean energy powered 40% of global electricity in 2024, report finds

Thinktank says solar has been fastest-growing energy source for last 20 years, but remains dwarfed by hydro power

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025

Renewables firms claim zonal pricing would risk 8000 jobs in Scotland

SCOTTISH ministers and businesses have been warned that up to 8000 jobs may be at risk if zonal energy pricing proposals are backed by the UK…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025

At a pivotal meeting, the world is set to decide how to cut shipping emissions

You’re probably reading this article on a device assembled in Asia, using materials shipped there from all around the world. After it was made, your phone or laptop most likely travelled to your country on a huge ship powered by one of the world’s largest diesel engines, one of thousands…

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025

‘They’re everywhere’: workers warn of rat infestation at Somerset nuclear plant

Unions urge energy giant EDF to take action as concerns mount over health of construction staff

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2025

Labor targets cost of living and climate with $2.3bn household battery pledge

Energy package could save households with a solar and battery system up to $2,300 a year, according to departmental analysis

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025

India's Modi In Sri Lanka For Defence And Energy Deals

Sri Lanka's leader rolled out the red carpet on Saturday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Colombo balances ties with neighbouring giant India and its biggest lender, China.

International Business Times · Apr 5, 2025

Planning for UK’s largest hydro pump storage project in Highlands approved

PLANNING permission for a pumped storage hydro (PSH) scheme on two lochs in the Highlands has been granted by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025

Extension of huge offshore windfarm in Sussex approved

Plan to add 90 turbines to Rampion will create 4,000 jobs in construction and could power 1m homes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

Trump’s tariffs cannot stop clean energy revolution – but they will hurt American businesses

US is no longer central to the international clean tech trade, activists say

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Zonal electricity pricing plan could add £3bn a year to GB bills, report finds

Research finds proposal may also drive up cost of building new windfarms as developers need higher subsidies to offset cost

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025