The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Morning Mail: renewables crucial to reliable power, Paralympics open, inside the new MDMA therapy

Electricity authority says supplies won’t fail if wind and solar power projects are rolled out in time

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024

Switzerland Reopens Door For New Nuclear Power Plants

Switzerland said Wednesday it was open to building new nuclear power stations in the long term, given new geopolitical uncertainties, climate targets and population growth boosting the demand for electricity.

International Business Times · Aug 28, 2024

Support planned for UK households struggling with winter energy bills

Government discusses support for those struggling after criticism over cuts to winter fuel payments

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

Watchdog withdraws objection over plans for major wind farm

A HERITAGE watchdog has withdrawn its objection to a major wind farm earmarked for land south of Hawick after the project was scaled back ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen

South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all…

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2024

Police acting as ‘private security’ for Drax power station, say climate activists

Greenpeace among 150 groups expressing outrage after preemptive arrests led to cancellation of protest camp

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024

‘This is the future’: why turbines that float could be the new wave in British wind power

Britain is a world leader in fixed coastal installations. But in the deep open sea, where wind speeds are higher, a new generation of farms will be required

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024

Kenya to build first nuclear power plant by 2034 amid local opposition

Kenya’s first nuclear power plant is set to open in 2034 on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the government announced as it prepares to host a US-Africa summit on nuclear energy next week. The announcement has already raised objections from activists and local residents over safety and environmental concerns.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2024

Great Britain on track to generate record levels of summer solar power

Forecasts suggest June-to-August output will exceed the high recorded in 2022 despite relatively poor weather

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024

What is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?

The lowdown on what the quarterly decision by Ofgem means for households in Great Britain

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024