Wind
Thanks to fossil fuel crisis, wind and solar payback time drops to one year
A new report shows investments in renewable energy are set to be higher than fossil fuels in 2022, due to soaring electricity prices.
Letters reveal Trump rants against Scottish offshore windfarm
Furious missives from golf magnate and US president-elect said wind power was useless and would ruin Scotland’s economy
Europe’s renewables investment hits 10-year low
The reputation of Europe as a renewable energy leader has taken a serious knock as its investment dropped by 21% last year while global figures reached record levels
China economic downturn could hit 2030 clean energy target
NEWS: Investors call on government to support renewables sector, which faces cash crisis as stock market woes intensify
China renewables investment rose 31% in 2014
NEWS: Solar, wind and hydro finance flows remain strong despite economic downturn, says new spending analysis by US government
Wind ‘can meet’ a third of US power demand by 2050
NEWS: Renewable source could supply 10% of electricity by 2020 and 20% by 2030 with policy stability, says energy department
Green energy investor returns rise as carbon bubble looms
NEWS: Falling costs of renewables, green bonds growth and prospect of UN climate deal driving confidence in clean energy sector
UK unveils plans for vast new offshore wind farm
NEWS: Dogger Bank off UK East Coast could host 400 turbines, powering up to 2 million homes, say developers
World of clean energy is possible by 2050 say scientists
NEWS: World could double electricity supply by 2050 while actually reducing air and water pollution, according to new research
Why is the US wind industry in the doldrums?
ANALYSIS: US wind power data suggest a poor 2014, confounding industry forecasts
Does Cameron’s attack on onshore wind power add up?
ANALYSIS: UK Conservative party risks raising energy costs if it turns away from onshore wind
Solar accounts for a fifth of new US power capacity in 2013 – EIA
NEWS: Solar comes second only to natural gas in new US power, while wind slumps to fourth place behind coal
Wind farms remain ‘highly efficient’ for 25 years
New research allays investors fears that wind farms become less productive and need replacing frequently
Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets
Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines
Google to invest $75m in second Texas wind farm
182MW Panhandle 2 wind farm is communications giant’s 15th renewable energy investment
Water ‘batteries’ can ensure constant clean energy supply
Energy from surplus wind power can be used to pump water uphill and will provide “battery” power to even out energy supply and demand, researchers say
Wind could generate 18% of global electricity by 2050
The International Energy Agency says $150 billion per year would be needed to achieve increase
Beijing’s carbon trading scheme goes online
Thursday’s top five: Beijing launches carbon trading scheme, Poland starts fracking, Jordan builds first major wind farm
UK to invest £40 billion in green infrastructure projects
Funds aimed at ensuring UK develops a sustainable future energy supply by incentivising private sector investment
US emissions fall to lowest level since 1994
Energy Information Agency report 3.8% drop in 2012, linked to rise in shale gas use and warmer than usual first quarter