Hydroelectric
US plans surge in hydropower generation
Energy department says US hydropower capacity could reach 150GW by 2050, as government announces $9.8m in funding for new projects
Ofgem approves subsea power cable between Norway and Scotland
NorthConnect clears latest hurdle as project edges towards bringing Norwegian hydro power to UK
Work gets underway on Scotland's first community urban hydro project
Construction has begun on the Donside Hydro project in Aberdeen, which on completion will generate enough electricity to power around 130 homes a year
2015 confirmed as record-breaking year for renewables
REN21 report reveals global scale of renewables industry, with 2015 proving a record year for investment, installations and policy launches
Portugal runs entirely on renewables for four days
Country's grid runs for 107 hours straight without the use of fossil fuels
Are renewable energy companies ready to respect human rights?
Now is the time to secure a fast and fair transition to a low-carbon economy by ensuring renewable energy does not compromise the lives and rights of local communities
Nestlé Waters UK reveals 100 per cent switch to clean energy
UK arm of bottled water giant says all its electricity now comes from renewable sources
Renewables grew at record pace in 2015, says IRENA
Worldwide capacity increased by 152GW last year, claims UN-backed clean energy agency
Developing economies take 'front seat' in global clean energy investment drive
For the first time developing world investments in renewables overtook developed nations, as investment in Europe slumped to its lowest level for a decade
Green Investment Bank backs Highlands hydropower deployment
Albion Community Power unveils plan for £4.8m in two new run-of-river hydropower projects in northern Scotland
US renewables output beats government expectations
New data on either side of the Atlantic again highlights renewable energy's growing dominance
End of an era? Green Highland Renewables kicks off latest hydro development push
Latest 2MW hydropower scheme to bring clean power to the Highlands, but developer fears incentive cuts could undermine future development
How climate change could threaten global electricity production
Climate change could reduce world's ability to produce electricity by 60 per cent as freshwater sources used for plant cooling and hydropower become scarce, new study shows
Scotland hits renewable electricity target a year early
New figures show almost 50 per cent of electricity consumed in Scotland last year generated by renewables
Latest government figures reveal huge leap in renewable generation
New data shows offshore wind generation up 52 per cent during July to September compared to last year, while the use of gas and coal dwindled
SSE's half-year profits soar thanks to wind and rain
Utility saw renewables output increase by 1.1TWh in first half of the year
Official: Renewables provide over 60 per cent of new US power capacity
New official figures show wind power alone contributed over 40 per cent of new capacity in the first nine months of the year
Surge of Asian projects drives year-on-year clean energy investment jump
More than $75bn was invested in clean energy in the third quarter of this year, according to new figures, putting the sector on track to beat 2014
Reports: Greenpeace seeks to buy and dump Vattenfall coal assets
NGO said to be exploring possibility of buying coal-fired power stations in Germany to shut them down
How to climate-proof the energy system
Major new report from the World Energy Council calls for action to make the world's energy infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events and climate risks
Rugby World Cup: brought to you by hydropower
National Grid expects demand to soar to 500MW during first game this evening
Ribbon cut at £3.5m Merk Hydro Scheme
Glen Fyne welcomes 1MW hydro development that has been nine years in the making
Brazil gives green light to over 600MW of clean energy projects
Latin American wind energy market receives boost with over 80 per cent of contracts awarded through latest energy auction going to wind farm projects
Sun sets on coal power in New Zealand
The last two coal-fired generators in the country will close in 2018 as cost of renewables continues to fall
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