renewables

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February 2026 part one

Global electricity use expected to rise rapidly through to 2030, but new clean power projects mean emissions should remain flat

The REA's Rollo Maschietto argues renewables can play a critical role in meeting soaring demand for power from new AI data centres

Sustainable, Talks: Experts from Schneider Electric, BloombergNEF and Haleon explore how energy developers and buyers can win in Europe's transition to renewables

Auction to open next Monday, as grid operator seeks a further 46MW of flexible capacity

New report predicts US renewables sector will continue to expand, despite opposition from Trump White House

IEA expects renewables, natural gas, and nuclear to eat into coal demand in the coming years

New study reveals how generation mixes with high shares of renewables will save money for consumers and businesses, even when grid upgrades, energy storage, and back-up power costs are considered

Fresh analysis from Drax confirms biomass generation has set a series of records in recent months, peaking at 17 per cent of the grid mix

New IRENA study confirms renewables investment continues to smash records, but is still well short of levels required to meet global climate goals