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Solar power’s role in Europe’s energy future

Every day, clean, affordable solar energy is transforming the EU’s electricity system.

Scotland’s plans to accelerate clean energy

The UK and Scottish governments have announced their new plans for large energy projects in Scotland, with hopes to strengthen the country's clean energy ambitions.

Recycling and repurposing wind turbine blades

As the demand for renewable energy grows, questions addressing the environmental impact of wind turbines have grown.

$31 trillion investment needed to meet 2030 climate goals

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has issued an assessment ahead of COP29, showing significant challenges in meeting global renewable energy targets set at COP28.

Improving UK renewable energy storage and securing a clean energy future

The UK government is aiming to revolutionise their energy landscape through a new Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) investment support scheme.

Last UK coal-fired power station shuts down

The United Kingdom has said goodbye to its last coal-fired power station.

Navigating the future: Labour Government’s vision for the energy efficiency industry

The recent election of the Labour government signals a promising shift for the energy efficiency industry, bringing with it a renewed focus on decarbonisation and sustainable growth.

The challenges in scaling carbon capture technology

A recent study led by researchers at Imperial College London has revealed sobering realities about the pace at which technology to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) can be scaled up.

Government reveals £1.5 billion budget to supercharge UK renewable energy

The UK government has announced a record-breaking £1.5 billion budget for the next renewable energy auction.

406,994 homes powered greenly: UK government approves three new solar farms

New Energy Secretary Ed Miliband pushes to triple solar capacity by 2030 with three new solar farms in an effort to keep green energy at the center of the New Labour government priorities.

UK Government to quadruple solar power investment through GB energy initiative

Following the recent 2024 general election, the UK government has revealed ambitious plans to significantly boost investment in renewable energy.

Why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change

Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy’s Director of Corporate Affairs, explains why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change, beginning with a discussion about this peculiar market created and nourished entirely by legislation.

Norway celebrates milestone in offshore wind energy development

Norway has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards renewable energy with the signing of a groundbreaking contract for the Sørlige Nordsjø II offshore wind project.

Scientists develop ultra-efficient light-harvesting system

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg have unveiled a pioneering light-harvesting system that promises to reshape the landscape of solar energy technology.

Benefits and limitations of the European hydrogen bank

Discover Plug Power Europe’s opinion of the European Hydrogen Bank as they take a deep dive into its benefits and limitations.

Application for a solar farm in new Forest National Park rejected

An application to develop a solar farm covering nearly 14 football pitches within the New Forest National Park has been turned down.

EU energy policy advancing towards the future

Open Access Government provides an overview of the electricity and gas market, the roll-out of renewable energy sources, the increasing prominence of solar power, and Net-Zero Industry Act measures in this our latest examination of EU energy policy.

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