Energy
Transitioning to a world powered by renewable energy is key to tackling climate change. Here you can find the latest good news related to our clean energy transition, covering wind, solar, green hydrogen, hydropower, and more.
New material could split water into hydrogen
A team of scientists from the University of Reading have made major advancements in finding a way to skip the energy-consuming process of producing hydrogen. Inspired by nature, they have theoretically designed a new material that can split water into hydrogen by imitating the way plants absorb Read More...
High-resolution global wind energy map launched
A free map containing the most detailed publicly available information on global wind energy potential has been launched this week. The Global Wind Atlas now provides wind resource data and statistics at a resolution of one kilometre - a significant step up from the 10 kilometre resolution Read More...
Google’s newest renewable energy investment: Africa’s biggest wind farm
Google has made a reputation for itself in recent years as a major investor in renewable energy. And this morning, the company announced its newest investment: a wind power project in Kenya that, when completed, will be the continent’s biggest wind farm. The Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, Read More...
Renewables bring down the wholesale cost of energy, finds new study
A new report shows that renewables are cutting the wholesale price of energy and lessening the impact of subsidies on bill payers. The report has been published today by independent energy company Good Energy and is backed by experts at the University of Sheffield. It follows recent announcements Read More...
China steps up efforts to tackle curtailment of renewable energy
BEIJING China is urging its top wind and solar power production provinces to prioritize transmission of renewable energy over conventional energy sources as it seeks to get more clean power onto the grid. China has installed more wind farms than any other country but not all of the power generated Read More...
This U.S. state just became the world's greatest renewables market
Renewable energy developers, take note. There’s a new spot on Earth leading the way for projects in solar, wind, and other sources of green power. That’s because of a new bill, signed into law late last week in the state, mandating a massive buildout in renewable power capacity, in a Read More...
China’s sany group to invest $3 billion in renewable energy in India
Yet another Chinese company has announced huge investment plans in India’s renewable energy sector.China-based construction equipment manufacturer, Sany Group, has announced plans to invest $3 billion in developing renewable energy assets in India after meeting with the country’s Prime Read More...
Kites can harness energy where wind turbines can't
Windmills have been providing power to the world for ages but they have always had one limitation: height. The higher the altitude, the stronger and more consistent the wind is, which is why Italian company Kitenergy has developed technology that harnesses the power of the wind from a kite flying Read More...
Urban waste In Africa offers large source of electricity
For renewable energy researchers in Europe, now is the time to look closely at what is happening with waste in Africa. The estimated electricity production from the total waste generated in Africa could reach 122.2 TWh in 2025, reports the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). This kind Read More...
Ethiopia aims for economic growth while becoming climate neutral
It's often said that going carbon neutral is only an option for countries that are rich enough to afford it. Well, Ethiopia seems to show it's an option for one of the poorest nations too. Unlike many of its sub-Saharan neighbors, which have embraced economic growth at the expense of environmental Read More...