The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Arkansas is installing 96 Solar Panels on a 40-Acre farm reservoir: researchers want to see how migratory birds along the Mississippi flyway react

In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists are piloting floating solar panels on a reservoir in Arkansas. This experimental project aims to evaluate the costs, maintenance, and efficiency of the panels under local environmental conditions. Notably, researchers are studying the interaction between migratory birds and the floating structures. Additionally, these solar panels…

The Times of India · Aug 18

China’s leftover renewable energy could power UK for more than a year

In just six months, China was forced to turn away clean solar power equivalent to annual energy demand of Mexico

The Independent UK · Aug 17

No ‘automatic knockback’ for non-compliant datacentres as NSW announces fast-track pathway

As the Minns government commits to assessing proposals within 75 days, community groups fear applications will be rushed through ahead of commonwealth legislation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

China completes installation of 15,927 mirrors concentrating heat at 1,040 °F at world’s highest solar thermal plant; will power 50,000 homes while saving 60,000 tons of coal annually

China has proudly completed the construction of the world's tallest solar thermal power plant at an impressive altitude of over 15,000 feet. Known as the Tushuo facility, this 100 MW powerhouse utilizes mirrors to effectively concentrate solar energy onto molten salts. The resulting stored heat will generate electricity even after…

The Times of India · Aug 15

Labour accused of 'two-pronged attack' on Scotland's energy after Ming Yang block

LABOUR have been accused of a "two-pronged attack" on Scotland's energy after denying a £1.5 billion investment to build the UK’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14

Energy nationalism and interconnectors: the next power threat?

Solar eclipses are far easier to manage than Europe’s cross-border electricity politics

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Swinney ‘absolutely right’ to challenge Burnham on vetoed Chinese factory plan

Ming Yang had proposed building a facility in the Highlands.

Evening Standard · Aug 13

India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse

Neso had taken the ‘precautionary measure’ to make sure it had a ‘greater safety cushion’ between demand and energy supply on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse

Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fans

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12