Spain Generated Record 50% Of Power From Renewables In 2023
Spain generated more than half of its electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar power in 2023 in a "historic" record, the national power grid said Thursday.
UK–Taiwan Renewable Energy Conference Highlights Collaboration in Pursuit of Net-Zero Goals
The 18th UK-Taiwan Renewable Energy Conference reinforced the UK and Taiwan's commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, gathering 150 experts to discuss renewable energy and emerging technologies.
Britain emerges as the biggest contributor to the Global Climate Fund for developing nations at G20
Britain moved a step ahead in fulfilling its climate commitments of tripling international climate finance by allocating £1.6 billion to the Global Climate Fund.
Oil permits and wind crisis threaten UK net zero pledge
With the provision of a swathe of new oil and gas exploration licences and a crisis in offshore wind energy, clouds are gathering over the UK's net zero promises.
UK eases effective ban on onshore wind in England
The UK government eased a de facto ban on onshore wind in England on Tuesday, after growing pressure from environmental campaigners and some ruling Conservative lawmakers.
A new set of clean maritime tech investments takes Britain closer to fulfilling its net zero target
In four rounds of competition, the best innovative technologies for the UK maritime sector like alternative fuels, offshore vessel charging systems, sustainable ferries, etc., were demonstrated.
UK and South Korea give joint statement on clean energy transition
The UK and South Korea have made a joint statement outlining plans for cooperation on the transition to a clean energy future based on renewable and nuclear technology.
EU to hold joint naval exercises amid growing maritime security threats
The European Union wants to hold joint naval exercises as part of plans published on Friday to step up its efforts to protect critical infrastructure at sea.
EnBW and bp forge alliances to aid support vessels with low emission usage at offshore wind farms in the UK
EnBW and bp to unite with Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to explore how support vessels can generate zero or low emission on offshore wind farms.
Tech bosses could face jail after UK govt backs down over online harm
Tech bosses could be jailed in Britain if their platforms fail to protect children from online harm after the government agreed to toughen a proposed law to avoid the prospect of a first parliamentary defeat for the prime minister.
British PM Sunak faces new demands from his fractious party
British Conservative politicians on Sunday launched two campaigns to address concerns about the direction of the party and the government, the latest challenge to new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's attempts to unite a fractured party.
EU to propose price cap on Russian gas, Von Der Leyen says
The European Commission will propose a price cap on Russian gas, alongside measures including a mandatory EU cut in electricity use and a cap on the revenue of non-gas power generators, the bloc's chief said on Wednesday.
Germany, Canada partner on transatlantic hydrogen trade
In a joint declaration, Trudeau and Scholz outlined plans to "kickstart the hydrogen economy and to create a transatlantic supply chain for hydrogen."
12 Bodies Found After South China Sea Typhoon Shipwreck
12 bodies found after South China Sea typhoon shipwreck
US firm fined $8m after 150 eagles die at its wind farms
A US-based wind energy firm has been slapped with $8m fine after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states over the last 10 years.
Can Bitcoin Be Green?
Crypto mining, the process of generating new tokens, consumes a lot of energy, which impacts growing concern over the environmental impacts of virtual currencies.
What Would Happen to Bitcoin if there is No Electricity?
Bitcoin is a digital currency with a robust infrastructure comprising various hardware types, requiring a lot of power to run.
Six dead as powerful cyclone heads for India
More than 150,000 people are set to be evacuated from coastal districts in Gujarat
Storm Ciara lashes Europe, disrupts travel
Dozens of flights have been cancelled or delayed and rail companies have urged passengers not to travel.
Climate Change: Ikea will go green, produce more energy than it uses by 2030
The company has stated that it has invested more than $2.8 billion in solar and wind energy in the past decade.
Google Renewable push: Company will invest $2 billion in combating climate change
The company will invest in building renewable infrastructure across US, Europe and South America.
Decentralisation experts unpack the problems of 'Web 3.0'
Nick Szabo, Zooko Wilcox and Paul Frazee talk about the goals and challenges of the next generation of the internet.
Wind farms were part of the fight against climate change, but here's the nasty surprise
Warming is causing wind farms to get less efficient in the amount of power they can generate and it is bound to get worse.
Siemens to cut thousands of jobs worldwide but UK workforce could be spared
German industrial conglomerate says it's moving focus away from fossil fuels division.
Global public support for green energy witnessing 'massive' rise
Worldwide attitudes survey finds clear trends in favour of sustainability and renewable power generation.
Tesla working out a deal to set up a factory in China
The Silicon Valley tech firm is reportedly in talks to set up a factory in Shanghai's free trade zone.
Hurricane Maria: Trump says his administration is doing a GREAT job. Puerto Rico disagrees
The US territory of 3.4 million people has struggled through nine days with virtually no electricity and shortages of fuel and clean water in the wake of the most powerful storm to hit the island in nearly 90 years.
Sunshine state bans solar power: Florida's Hurricane Irma victims furious at electric company
Residents without electricity told it's illegal to use solar power.
Solar power now the most popular form of new electricity generation worldwide
Solar PV outstripped coal as the leading source of new electricity generation worldwide last year.
Solar power can make you rich: Users could sell electricity to neighbours using blockchain
LO3 Energy wants to enable people to make peer-to-peer energy transactions with other users across the grid.