EU Generated 52% of Its Electricity from Renewables in Q2 2024
EU Generated 52% of Its Electricity from Renewables in Q2 2024 New data shows that renewables generated more than half (52%) of the European Union’s electricity in the second quarter of 2024, marking a significant [...]
The US Could Reliably Run on Clean Energy by 2050
The US could reliably run on clean energy by 2050 A new simulation reinforces the stability of a wind, solar, and hydropower-based grid. The Biden administration has committed to a carbon-free energy sector by 2035, [...]
Global Renewable Energy Boom to Match Power Capacity of Major Economies by 2030
Global Renewable Energy Boom to Match Power Capacity of Major Economies by 2030 A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) highlights a dramatic increase in global renewable energy capacity, forecasting that by 2030, [...]
World’s 1st 4-Ton Battery Electric Planes to Fly in US, 505-Mile Range on 30-Min Charge
World’s 1st 4-Ton Battery Electric Planes to Fly in US, 505-Mile Range on 30-Min Charge Eviation Aircraft, the pioneering company behind the world's first all-electric plane, Alice, has announced a new partnership with UrbanLink Air [...]
U.S. Installs 3 GW / 10.5 GWh of Energy Storage in Q2 2024
U.S. Installs 3 GW / 10.5 GWh of Energy Storage in Q2 2024 The United States continues to set records for energy storage installations, driven by the increasing share of renewable energy from sources like [...]
Electricity Imports from Europe Hit Record High
Electricity Imports from Europe Hit Record High Between April and June, the UK saw electricity imports from continental Europe reach a record high, accounting for 20% of the nation's total power supply. With the closure [...]
Solar Power Breaks Global Records
Solar Power Breaks Global Records In 2023, the world saw an unprecedented surge in solar energy, with 428 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity installed—more than the combined total of the previous two years. According to [...]
UK Hits 30GW Milestone
UK Hits 30GW Milestone The UK has reached a significant milestone in wind energy, with the nation's total wind power capacity now surpassing 30 gigawatts (GW), enough to power over 26 million homes. This achievement [...]
UK and Wales Unite to Supercharge Green Energy Revolution
UK and Wales Unite to Supercharge Green Energy Revolution The UK is ramping up its green energy efforts, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan announcing a joint initiative to boost [...]
Record-Breaking Funding for Clean Energy in Britain
Record-Breaking Funding for Clean Energy in Britain The UK government has announced a historic budget of over £1.5 billion to bolster homegrown clean energy projects and enhance the nation’s energy security. This new allocation marks [...]
UK Sets New Records in Renewable Power Generation, Government Confirms
UK Sets New Records in Renewable Power Generation, Government Confirms The UK Government has confirmed that renewable power generation set new records last year, with wind power leading the charge. According to the Digest of [...]
85% of New Electricity in 2023 Came from Renewable Sources
85% of New Electricity in 2023 Came from Renewable Sources In 2023, a remarkable 85% of new electricity came from renewables, marking a significant shift towards cleaner energy sources. According to the International Renewable Energy [...]
IEA: Renewable Electricity to Surpass Coal by 2025
IEA: Renewable Electricity to Surpass Coal by 2025 The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Friday that the global electricity production from renewable sources is expected to exceed that from coal-fired plants for the first [...]
Labour’s Solar Initiative to Power Millions of UK Homes
Labour's Solar Initiative to Power Millions of UK Homes Ed Miliband sets new rules on solar panels and approves three giant solar farms as Labour seeks to end years of Tory inaction Labour leader Keir [...]
UK Needs £57bn More for Green Energy Investment by 2030
UK Needs £57bn More for Green Energy Investment by 2030 The UK may require an additional £57 billion ($73 billion) in investment by 2030 to develop crucial green industries, according to a report advising the [...]
German Industries Embrace Solar Power to Slash Energy Costs Amidst Legislative Support and Geopolitical Shifts
German Industries Embrace Solar Power to Slash Energy Costs Amidst Legislative Support and Geopolitical Shifts The shift towards solar energy in Germany is being driven by economic, legislative, and geopolitical factors. The war in Ukraine [...]
UK Households Face Highest Electricity Costs in EU: Solar Energy as a Cheaper Alternative
UK Households Face Highest Electricity Costs in EU: Solar Energy as a Cheaper Alternative For the first time, UK households are paying higher electricity prices than any EU country, with costs at 36p per unit [...]
Driving Change: How Government Support Can Accelerate the Shift to Zero-Emission Vehicles
Driving Change: How Government Support Can Accelerate the Shift to Zero-Emission Vehicles If the government wants to drive market change, it must actively support it. By 2035, half of the cars on UK roads could [...]
Renewable Sources Supplied Record 30% of Global Electricity Last Year
Renewable Sources Supplied Record 30% of Global Electricity Last Year The growth of renewable energy sources has reached a significant milestone, providing a record 30% of global electricity last year. This trend is expected [...]
EU Wind and Solar Power Surge 65% in Four Years, Displacing Fossil Fuels
EU Wind and Solar Power Surge 65% in Four Years, Displacing Fossil Fuels. Wind and solar energy capacity in the European Union has increased by 65% (+188GW) since the European Commission took office in [...]
Labour Sets Course for ‘Clean Power by 2030’
Labour Sets Course for ‘Clean Power by 2030’ The Labour Party has unveiled a bold plan to achieve clean power by 2030, as detailed in its manifesto released ahead of the general election. Central to [...]
UK Achieves 1.5 Million Small-Scale Solar Installations
UK Achieves 1.5 Million Small-Scale Solar Installations The UK has now surpassed 1.5 million MCS-certified solar PV installations since records began in 2008. The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is the UK’s quality mark for small-scale [...]
China Opens World’s Largest Solar Farm with 6.09 Billion kWh Annual Capacity
China Opens World's Largest Solar Farm with 6.09 Billion kWh Annual Capacity. The plant has a total capacity of 6.09 billion kWh, enough to power a small country for an entire year. China has recently [...]
United Kingdom Approaches 16 GW in Installed Solar Capacity
United Kingdom Approaches 16 GW in Installed Solar Capacity The latest figures from the UK's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) indicate a slower start to 2024 for solar installations, with small-scale projects [...]
Increasing Renewable Energy in the US Yields Billions in Benefits
Increasing Renewable Energy in the US Yields Billions in Benefits A recent study published in Cell Reports Sustainability has revealed that the United States' growing use of renewable energy has not only significantly reduced greenhouse [...]