The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Australia Says Reliance On Coal-fired Power Drops To Record Low

Australia's reliance on coal-fired power stations has dropped to a record low, accounting for less than 50 percent of its electricity for the first time, the market operator said Thursday.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

Record renewables share in grid as power demand climbs

Emissions fell to record lows in the three months to December as renewables notched a record share and coal's contribution dipped below half for the first time.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Starmer to look at report on legality of Drax power station subsidies

The Government has previously faced calls to end financial support for companies such as Drax which generate electricity from burning wood.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Cold fusion may be a viable energy alternative to end reliance on fossil fuels

Letters: A number of companies have been able to make these low-energy nuclear reactions work reliably, write Brian Josephson, David J Nagel, Alan Smith, Dr Jean-Paul Biberian and Yasuhiro Iwamura

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Prince of Wales praises regenerative farm’s ‘fantastic’ composting efforts

William got his hands dirty, toured a new grain store and was shown solar panels on a visit to a Duchy of Cornwall farm in Herefordshire.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

ACME Solar signs power purchase pact with NHPC for 680 MW project

Renewable energy firm ACME Solar Holdings has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned company NHPC for a project of 680 MW capacity. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 28, 2025

African nations set to light up the homes of 300 million people by 2030

Several African nations have committed to open up their electricity sectors to attract investors and light up the homes of 300 million people currently lacking power over the next six years. "Mission 300" is driving the agenda at a two-day energy summit in Tanzania.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2025

UK has spent £12.5bn from energy bills on fossil fuel power plants in past decade

Research finds 60% of government contracts through backup ‘capacity market’ went to fossil fuel plants

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Airport expansions incompatible with carbon budgets ‘won’t go ahead’ – Miliband

The Energy Secretary was quizzed over reports the Government will back a third Heathrow runway amid concerns over compatibility with UK climate plans.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

600 million Africans don’t have electricity – the green energy transition must start with them

The world is fast transitioning towards renewable energy systems. But in many African countries, this transition is not solving historical inequalities or socio-economic challenges. This is because moving away from fossil fuels is costly and governments have largely not involved historically disadvantaged communities in the transition.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025