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19 11 2019 | 06:29

Rain or shine: new solar cell captures energy from raindrops.

A solar panel that can generate electricity from falling raindrops has been invented, enabling power to flow even when skies cloud over or the sun has set.

19 11 2019 | 06:21

The transition from fossils to renewables and its impact on consumer prices.

The impact isn’t uniform. The transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energies is a global pursuit. But it’s faster and more intensive in some countries than in others. Take the case of South Africa…

19 11 2019 | 06:20

Scientists and climate advisers condemn Tory environmental record.

The Conservative party’s record on tackling the climate crisis has been condemned by leading scientists and former government advisers, as the Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, warned that the…

19 11 2019 | 05:45

R-UK showcases wind and marine energy exports.

The UK is exporting products and services from wind, wave and tidal energy to 37 countries across six continents, according to a new report from RenewableUK. The report – 'Export Nation' – reveals…

19 11 2019 | 05:40

Metamorphosis In Fukushima — Installing 11 Solar Power Plants & 10 Wind Power Plants.

How does one renew an area devastated by nuclear waste? I think of brilliant Akira Kurosawa’s film Dreams. One of the dreams depicts the horror and abyss after the fallout of a nuclear accident.…

19 11 2019 | 05:21

Air travel growth suggests ‘sustainable’ and ‘development’ are not compatible.

Air travel is not the only threat to life on earth, but it is a useful barometer of runaway economic growth and development that, if allowed to continue unmitigated, will irreparably harm the planet…

18 11 2019 | 16:58

China General Nuclear To Invest $2.5 Billion In Wind & Solar In Mongolia

There are some places on Earth that just lend themselves naturally to wind and solar power. Inner Mongolia, with its abundant sunshine and steady breezes, is one of them. This week, China General…

18 11 2019 | 16:53

Big Oil Shareholders Look To Cash In On Renewable Boom.

Big Oil’s shift to renewables will result in a veritable windfall for their shareholders, Norway’s energy consultancy Rystad has said, as quoted by Bloomberg. The reason is easier access to debt…

18 11 2019 | 06:49

IEA: Peak Oil Demand Is Less Than A Decade Away.

Global oil demand will reach its peak in the mid-2020s and plateau around 2030, the International Energy Agency said in its World Energy Outlook for 2019.

16 11 2019 | 14:34

Making Microgrids More Accessible.

In the aftermath of the recent PG&E shutdowns, we wrote about the hardships that Californians faced–especially those who didn’t have solar and battery storage available to them.

16 11 2019 | 14:12

Andhra Pradesh proposal casts doubt on India’s renewable sector: Rystad Energy

India may fall around 7 GW short of its ‘60 GW by 2022’ utility-scale solar target if the power purchase agreement revision proposal by the state government is implemented.

16 11 2019 | 14:00

Harvard Study Shows Where Investments In Renewable Energy Can Be Most Effective.

Sometimes, a study or report comes to such an obvious conclusion you wonder why the study needed to be done in the first place. Here’s an example. A new study from the Center for Climate, Health and…

16 11 2019 | 13:48

Mirova fund raises €857m for renewables.

Mirova has announced the final close of an €857m fund to invest in clean energy projects. The Mirova-Eurofideme 4 fund has already made its first investments and deployed more than €300m, financing…

15 11 2019 | 21:46

Lib Dems pledge renewable energy boost through home insulation investment.

The Liberal Democrats are pledging to invest £15 billion over the next parliament insulating homes to tackle climate change and fuel poverty. Plans to upgrade the energy efficiency of 26 million…

15 11 2019 | 21:13

Engie's renewables chief on scaling corporate contracts, hydrogen hopes and offshore wind.

Earlier this year, French-born energy company Engie made a bold proclamation — it will add at least 9 gigawatts of renewable energy between now and 2021, at least half of which will come from power…

15 11 2019 | 21:06

Amy Khor on renewable energy financing.

Funds are being re-channelled away from traditional projects to more sustainable ones, such as those involving cleaner renewables. In April this year, Singapore’s three local banks announced their…

14 11 2019 | 15:26

Battery Storage Still More Expensive Than Fossil Fuels—But Probably Not For Long.

As an increasing number of states focus on renewable energy, batteries are becoming more of a necessity. And according to a new report, battery costs are dropping—but not enough to compete with…

14 11 2019 | 11:10

Action on the ground takes centre stage in Abu Dhabi as countries gather for 18th IRENA Council.

Agency reviews progress and plans new work programme towards a climate-safe, sustainable future. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — More than 370 high-level government representatives from 124…

13 11 2019 | 09:53

Renewable energy and sustainable groundwater.

New research show that solar and wind power are directly linked to the sustainable management of groundwater availability. Researchers at the International Institute for Applies Systems Analysis,…

13 11 2019 | 09:15

"Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Project" gets ADB support.

The grant will fund the country’s Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Project, which is designed to build a climate-resilient energy system by reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Through the…