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France Drops Renewables Targets In New Energy Bill

Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables.

International Business Times

Legal bid to put wind up 100-turbine island farm plan

A community group has lodged a legal challenge to controversial plans for a 100-turbine wind farm on a remote island.

AAP

Canada's Impact Assessment Act must be both Constitutional and ensure a sustainable future

Behind closed doors in Ottawa, Canadian government officials are drafting amendments to their advanced but controversial 2019 Impact Assessment Act, the country’s main tool for assessing major projects that can include big dams, pipelines and mines.

The Conversation

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As Australia's net zero transition threatens to stall, rooftop solar could help provide the power we need

Australia is not rolling out clean energy projects nearly fast enough to reach the Australian government’s target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030. A huge build of solar and wind farms, transmission lines and big batteries is needed. But progress is challenged by the scale required, community resistance to new…

The Conversation

Gigantic solar farms of the future might impact how much solar power can be generated on the other side of the world

The Sun’s energy is effectively limitless. While resources such as coal or gas are finite, if you are able to capture and use solar power it doesn’t prevent anyone else from also using as much sunshine as they need.

The Conversation

Factchecked: the UK government’s claims about North Sea oil and gas

Rishi Sunak says the policy shift towards fossil fuels will lower bills and is backed by independent advisers. Is he right?

The Guardian - UK

Three energy firms allowed to force-fit prepayment meters again

EDF, Octopus and Scottish Power given green light by Ofgem to install devices in Great Britain under strict new rules

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Britain is crying out for more investment. Here’s why Labour shouldn’t worry about spending big

Investing in projects such as green schemes could boost growth and make public finances more sustainable. In other words, it’s a no-brainer, says economist Carsten Jung

The Guardian - UK

New North Sea oil licences 'make no real difference' to energy prices

OIL from new licences granted to North Sea producers and sent to UK refineries would account for less than 1 of the fuels used here in 2030,…

The National (Scotland)

Tanya Plibersek blocks Victorian government’s plan to build wind turbine plant at Port of Hastings

Environment minister says ‘large areas of [wetland] will be destroyed or substantially modified’ by the proposal for windfarm development

The Guardian - AU

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

A federal veto on a port hub for the huge towers, blades and turbines needed for the first offshore wind farm does not doom offshore wind, the treasurer says.

AAP

France to build more new generation nuclear reactors to reach green targets

France is set to build eight new nuclear plants on top of six already announced, the energy minister has said, arguing more reactors are needed to hit carbon reduction targets.

Radio France Internationale

‘What do Saudi developers know of Heathcliff?’ Brontë country up in arms over windfarm plan

Mooted project in West Yorkshire could cause ‘heartbreaking’ disruption for wildlife and harm local tourist industry, say critics

The Guardian - UK

Renewable energy to light up 75 tribal houses in Hunsur

CREST-NIE project to light up 75 tribal houses in Mysuru district with solar & biodiesel-generated power. 24x7 power supply, carbon-neutral energy & safety for villagers.

The Hindu

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Singareni to explore setting up JV solar plants in other States

SCCL to study possibility of developing solar power projects in other states & setting up floating solar plants in Telangana.

Chicago Sun-Times

People say they were taken for a ride by alternative energy suppliers. How you can protect yourself.

Despite new consumer protections, people are still complaining about higher bills and questionable business tactics. Sticking with your gas or electricity utility is usually a better deal, experts say.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu to launch repowering policy for wind projects at GIM 2024

Tamil Nadu unveils new policy to regain pole position in wind energy sector, providing incentives for repowering/refurbishment of old wind turbines.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu continues to be the second largest State economy: Finance Minister

Ahead of the Global Investors’ Meet, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu dismissed claims that Uttar Pradesh had overtaken Tamil Nadu as the second largest State economy

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Scottish ministers reject plans for wind farm near English Border after MoD objection

SCOTTISH Government ministers have rejected plans to build a “community” wind farm near the English Border ...

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Ayodhya to emerge as model in clean energy production with establishment of 40 MW solar power plant

Ayodhya is taking strides towards clean energy solutions to address its energy requirements. Currently, the work of development and operation of a solar power plant capable of generating 40 MW of electricity in Majha Rampur Halwara village of Navya Ayodhya has reached the final stage. Read further on Dynamite News

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Biden's offshore wind project canceled due to inflation and opposition

Join Craig Rucker of the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow as he reacts to the cancellation of a major wind project, dealing a blow to Biden's green ag...

AAP

Slow start for renewable energy apprentice incentives

Less than 20 per cent of spots have been taken in an incentive program offering apprentices up to $10,000 to cover training in renewable energy industries.

The Hindu

State aims to increase dependence on green energy says Industries Minister

Tamil Nadu aims to increase green energy dependence to 75% from 50%. EnVision energy conference at IIT Madras Research Park to set roadmap for net-zero emission India.

The Hindu

First Solar ties up with Cleantech Solar to procure clean energy for its Sriperumbudur plant

First Solar and Cleantech Solar partner to provide clean electricity to First Solar's 3.3GW facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

The Conversation

Renewables now generate more of Britain's electricity than fossil fuels – but what happens next?

At the start of 2016, in an article noting some exciting changes in British energy, The Conversation published the following paragraph:

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