2017 was a banner year for onshore wind deployment, but government policy is stifling future investment in the sector, industry body RenewableUK has warned. Continue Reading
Over 25% of Businesses See Renewable Energy as a ‘Passing Trend’
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Although Britain is now generating nearly a third of its energy from renewable sources, more than a quarter of businesses see renewable energy as a passing fad and are reluctant to make the switch to green suppliers and tariffs. Continue Reading
UK Public’s Appetite for Onshore Wind Growing
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YouGov has recently polled support for onshore wind power among the UK public at 66%. Continue Reading
Where Does My Energy Come From?
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We flip on a light, plug in a device, flick on a gas cooker to make dinner, and never consider how the energy needed for those activities has reached our sockets and switches. Continue Reading
Over 100 Cities Derive Majority of Energy From Renewable Sources
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Figures show that the number of cities across the world that source a minimum of 70% of their electricity through green means has increased by more than 100% since 2015. The data also shows that over 40 cities are now running completely on clean energy. Continue Reading
South Australia sets target of 75% renewable energy usage by 2025
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The figure has been announced by the South Australian (SA) Premier Jay Weatherill which is a dramatic increase from the previously state set target of 50%. Continue Reading
Europe’s Offshore Wind Capacity Grew by 25% in 2017
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Europe’s ability to produce power from wind grew by up to 25% over the course of 2017, taking total capacity to 15.8 gigawatts, a clear record for production. Continue Reading
Wind Power Provided 25% of EU Electricity Last Saturday
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Fans of wind power were vindicated yet again last weekend as it emerged that almost a quarter of the electricity consumed across the EU was generated by turbines.
Offshore wind farms become cheaper than nuclear energy
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Energy created from offshore wind farms will become cheaper than new nuclear energy for the first time in history.
Enough Renewable Energy Produced in Australia to Power 70% of Homes
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Australia is on its way to becoming a world leader in terms of renewable energy, according to recent figures.
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