The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Most Scots back North Sea drilling to meet energy needs, poll finds

More than seven in 10 Scots back drilling in the North Sea to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign imports, a survey has found.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025

Most Scots want more North Sea oil and gas to meet energy needs, poll finds

It found seven in 10 prefer the country’s energy demands to be met domestically amid a surge in imports of fossil fuels.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Solar overtakes coal in EU's energy mix as renewables continue to rise

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production for the first time in 2024, and renewables made up nearly half of the bloc’s energy mix.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 23, 2025

Nuclear fusion: it’s time for a reality check

Letters: Significant obstacles lie ahead in the quest for commercially viable nuclear fusion, writes Luca Garzotti

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

‘Weather bomb’ causes fall in UK wholesale energy prices

Gusts of up to 80mph may bring disruption but also a surge in cheap wind power after days of near-zero output

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Ministers told electricity prices ‘can and should be cheaper’

Climate Change Committee chief executive Emma Pinchbeck spoke out as she appeared at Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

China’s experimental ‘artificial Sun’ passes key landmark for viability of nuclear fusion

Experiment provides ‘invaluable insights’ for developing a functional nuclear fusion power plant, researchers say

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2025

Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds

Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Lesotho's King Pitches Green Energy To Davos Elites

Lesotho's King Letsie III has embarked on an ambitious mission in snowy Davos, where global powerbrokers have converged, to make a royal pitch: invest in his small African nation's green transition.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025

Pilot scheme launched to help oil and gas workers find renewables jobs

OIL and gas workers looking to transition into careers in the renewables industry will be given greater support under a new pilot scheme backed by…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025