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Asian super grid targets Mongolian solar and wind power
New partnership pursues East Asian grid that could connect Russia, China and Japan to huge clean energy power sources in Gobi desert.
Election 2012: Romney, Santorum, Gingrich and Obama on US energy future
As Super Tuesday gets underway, RTCC examines the energy policies of the three leading Republican nominees and the man they have to beat, President Obama.
Europe hits 1 million jobs in renewable energy but discontent remains
New report shows industry is worth €127bn to the EU yet opposition to clean energy remains.
Report: Community schemes key to clean energy revolution
Report calls on government to support community-led renewable energy schemes, arguing this will reduce costs and emissions.
UK launches £50m Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
The UK government launches a new ‘catapult’ scheme to promote renewable technologies.
WWF: Offshore wind is crucial part of the solution
Nick Molho, Head of Energy Policy at WWF-UK explains why a balanced energy future needs offshore wind.
Clean energy investment soars but government support slides away
$260 billion spent on clean energy in 2010 but renewables policy support is flagging.
Comment: Why wind is not the answer
Jean-Pierre Huguet of the European Platform Against Wind tells us why wind is not the future for energy security in Europe.
Maria McCaffery: 2012 the year for wind to fly
All the pieces are in place for wind power to establish itself as the key technology for clean energy writes Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive of RenewableUK.
World’s largest offshore wind farm secures £150m in funding
European Investment Bank throws weight behind UK’s Thanet Offshore project.
Onshore wind competitive by 2016 says new report
Cost savings and improved efficiency in energy production will bring technology in line with “dirtier” sources
$35 billion per year needed to provide clean energy in Africa
Africa needs $35 billion investment per year in order to provide clean energy across the continent, according to a report by UK charity Christian Aid.
Energy
Renewables news focused on wind, solar, hydro as well coverage of global transition away from coal, oil and gas
Turning up the heat on energy efficiency
Switching residential heating from fossil fuels to heat pumps and CHP boilers would slash 15% off current UK CO2 levels
No, South Australian blackouts were not caused by renewables
Media and political claims that province’s high proportion of wind energy is to blame for power outages are completely unfounded
Climate Live: German Minister praises Petersberg Dialogue, Nestle in biofuel jibe and UK subsidy cuts to “cost jobs”
Meeting of Environment ministers ends on high, Nestle chairman blames biofuels for end of “cheap food” era, the wind energy subsidy cut could “cost UK jobs” and how to put a fire out without water (or chemicals).
2011: EU installs record high of renewable power
New report from the European Wind Energy Association found that renewable power installation account for 71.3% of new energy capacity in 2011.
In numbers: The state of the climate in 2024
At the start of COP29, new reports warn that 2024 is set to be the hottest year on record as global warming temporarily tops 1.5C and climate disasters surge
The Global South is surging ahead in the renewables revolution
Many developing countries are rich in renewable resources and growing them fast – with more investment, they can tip the balance towards green industrialisation
Global push to triple renewables requires responsible mining of minerals
As leaders at the UN debate how to meet renewable energy goals, they must also ensure supply chains are sustainable