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Renewables rise from 5.4 per cent to nine per cent of total capacity, while oil and nuclear's share of energy mix falls

Manufacturer says N150/6000 direct drive machine could boost revenue by £282m at a 70-turbine wind farm

Pew report tips Asia to overtake Europe as largest destination for funds in the coming year as UK and US slip down investor rankings

Climate commissioner says technology is needed to cut emissions, as fallout from the Fukushima crisis continues

Temporary shutdown of plants offers opportunity to reshape energy policy, chancellor tells parliament

Three-month hiatus in nuclear output could see eight million tonnes of carbon emitted as fossil fuels plug energy gap

Third blast and fires at Fukushima prompt China's State Council to suspend approval for new plants until improved safety rules are in place

Fears of petrol shortages as consumers reject biofuels in favour of standard petrol

Chinese firm continues global expansion drive as plans for giant factory progress

Economic Ministry pushes for deeper cuts to feed-in tariffs