The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Almost 120 countries vowed to triple renewables by 2030 – how is it going?

At Cop28 last year they also pledged to double energy efficiency in an effort to cut the world’s reliance on fossil fuels

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Victoria to build $370m state-owned solar farm and battery in state’s west

Jacinta Allan says project will be able to power more than 51,000 homes and include 119MW solar facility and 100MW two-hour battery

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

Trump tariffs are coming, but some Chinese companies may already know how to avoid them

Some experts liken tariffs to a game of whack-a-mole, with trade flows simply rerouted if the potential rewards are big enough

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

Albanese government gives firm ‘no’ to joining UK-US agreement to advance nuclear technology

The Albanese government has been put on the spot by a new agreement – which it has declined to join – signed by the United Kingdom and the United States to speed up the deployment of “cutting edge” nuclear technology.

The Conversation · Nov 19, 2024

S.Africa Offers A Lesson On How Not To Shut Down A Coal Plant

The cold corridors of South Africa's once-mighty Komati coal-fired power plant have been quiet since its shutdown in 2022 in what was trumpeted as a pioneering project in the world's transition to green energy.

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

Less offshore decommissioning work carried out in 2023 despite higher spend

Offshore Energy UK said £1.7 billion was spent on decommissioning in the UK continental shelf in 2023.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Printed solar cells begin running off the production line at new factory

CSIRO starts printing solar cells at specialist printing facility.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2024

Australia to cash in on global green energy shortfalls

Green energy-intensive exports could net Australia eight times more than fossil fuels and bridge the gap in other nations' clean energy shortfalls, data shows.

AAP · Nov 17, 2024

Climate Finance Can Be Hard Sell, Says Aide To Banks And PMs

Trillions of dollars are needed to make poorer nations more resilient to climate change, and studies have estimated that every $1 invested today will save at least $4 in future.

International Business Times · Nov 17, 2024

Chris Bowen makes last-minute diplomatic stop in Turkey as Australia ramps up bid to host Cop31

Climate change minister’s effort to convince Ankara to drop out underlines push for ‘Pacific Cop’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024