Energy
Avoiding a UK 'own-goal' on the energy transition
Innogy's Kate Jack wants to see a clear decarbonisation plan from the government and more support for the green entrepreneurs who can make it happen
Giant Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm back on track after RSPB appeal rejected
Latest in the long-running legal battle sees RSPB's request for an appeal rejected, following court's decision in May to reinstate planning permission for £2bn wind farm
Drax eyes 'coal-free future'
Energy giant reports £83m loss in first half of year in part due to depreciation of its coal assets
BlackRock's UK renewables fund tops £1.1bn mark
Investment giant announces that its Renewable Income Fund has become the largest in the UK after a third successful fund-raising round
Siemens Hull factory ships first ever wind turbine blades
Giant blades are en route to the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm off the North Norfolk coast
Could 'social contagion' speed the spread of solar?
New LSE research suggests endorsement from neighbours is one of the best sales tools for new solar arrays, even among farms and businesses
Solarcentury secures €5.7m deal to build East African solar mini-grids
Hybrid mini-grids will use combination of solar PV and lithium batteries to power communities of Areza and Maidma in Eritrea
Government: UK Coal Forum has 'served its purpose and should be wound down'
Independent forum set up in 2006 to 'secure the long-term future of coal-fired power generation and UK coal production' is now surplus to requirements, says Minister
Reports: World Bank warns of environmental risk from clean energy transition
Metals and earth elements mined for building batteries and solar panels are 'material-intensive' and could pose environmental challenges, World Bank warns
Tech giants team up to promote smart city vision
Envision Energy, Microsoft, Accenture and others launch new alliance to support integration of renewables and Internet of Things technologies
Hive Energy gets green light for subsidy-free 40MW solar park
Renewable energy developer plans to complete Woodlington Farm project in Hampshire in summer 2018
UK Power Networks regroups for smart energy future
Body wants to switch from being a Distribution Network Operator to a Distribution System Operator so it can play a more active role in development of smart grid
'Groundbreaking': Cornwall geothermal project seeks funds
The UK's first geothermal plant could come online as soon as 2020 - research suggests the technology could one day generate a fifth of the nation's power
Lawnmower maker Husqvarna set to trim carbon footprint with first solar factory
Garden tools giant is building its first solar array at a factory in Nashville, Texas
Green on green: Ecotricity brands Swansea Bay lagoon 'hideously expensive'
Ecotricity founder Dale Vince urges government to reject Tidal Lagoon Power's project, just days after raising concerns about Good Energy's investment in the company
EDF Energy Renewables snaps up 600MW Scottish wind farm project portfolio
Vote of confidence in onshore wind sector as energy giant purchase 11 wind farm sites, including three that already have planning permission
Google inks supply deal with largest Dutch solar farm
Tech giant agrees Power Purchase Agreement with Enenco to secure electricity from local solar project
National Grid scenarios suggest electricity demand could surge as UK embraces EVs
New study suggests national electricity demand could peak at 85GW by 2050, compared to around 60GW today, thanks to surge in EV use
ETI: Green heat challenge can be overcome
Research body argues smart systems approach can deliver cost-effective emissions-savings from heating
Critic of renewable power to head government energy costs review
Selection of Oxford University economist Dieter Helm may be controversial because of his criticism of wind and solar power
Blyth offshore wind farm reaches milestone as first turbine travels up Tyne
EDF Energy Renewables' project is first to use 'float and submerge' construction method, reducing need for costly underwater installation equipment
TPI: Coal mining companies 'poorly prepared' for climate risk
Investor-backed Transition Pathway Initiative says 20 largest coal companies must do more to disclose risk to their business from climate change
Welsh Water turns the tap on 100 per cent green electricity
Water supplier seals deal with DONG Energy to secure green electricity supply and bags £250m loan from European Investment Bank to boost on-site renewables capacity
IEA: Electricity powers past fossil fuels to claim investment top spot
Clean energy investment as a share of global spend hits record high in 2016, driving electricity investment past oil, gas, and coal supply spend for the first time in history
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