The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

Renewable energy passes 30% of world’s electricity supply

Report says humans may be on brink of cutting fossil fuel generation, even as demand for electricity rises

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024

Amid rising power demand in Kerala, CIAL shows the way in tapping hydel projects

Kochi's high power demand prompts exploration of small hydro-electric potential, following Cochin Airport's success in energy generation.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Think tank urges bold clean tech support

Electric trucks, utes and vans are part of plans to re-industrialise and join emission-busting supply chains, if the upcoming budget is bold, a think tank says.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Bihar environment secretary addresses Jakarta Futures Forum, stress upon global collaboration for renewable energy transition

Bandana Preyashi, Secretary of the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bihar, emphasized significant milestones, such as India reaching 40% of its electric-generation capacity from non-fossil fuels by November 2021, and Bihar pioneering the development of a ‘Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway’ for the State.

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

Sunak to allow oil and gas exploration at sites intended for offshore wind

Exclusive: decision to grant licences condemned by critics as a stunt that shows Tories are ‘playing politics with climate’

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

MIT Still Working on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycles

MIT’s EV Team is laying the foundations for a future of hydrogen fuel cell motorcycles, encouraging infrastructure development surrounding hydrogen.

RideApart · May 1, 2024

Licences go to nation's first offshore wind projects

Some of the world's biggest energy companies have been granted licences to start developing offshore wind farms to replace Australia's coal-fired power plants.

AAP · Apr 30, 2024

G7 agree to end use of unabated coal power plants by 2035

Agreement gives leeway to countries heavily reliant on coal and allows power plants fitted with carbon-capture technology

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024

G7 To Phase Out Coal-fired Power Plants By Mid-2030s

G7 ministers agreed a timeframe Tuesday for phasing out coal-fired power plants, setting as a goal the mid-2030s, in a move hailed as significant by some environmentalists but slammed as "too late" by others.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2024

NSW to announce life extension of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station

Exclusive: Decision to keep the ageing plant operating for up to four more years could cost taxpayers as much as $150m a year

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024