2017 was a banner year for onshore wind deployment, but government policy is stifling future investment in the sector, industry body RenewableUK has…
Continue ReadingOver 25% of Businesses See Renewable Energy as a ‘Passing Trend’
Written by Lauren Smith in Renewable Energy
Although Britain is now generating nearly a third of its energy from renewable sources, more than a quarter of businesses see renewable energy…
Continue ReadingYouGov has recently polled support for onshore wind power among the UK public at 66%.
Continue ReadingWe flip on a light, plug in a device, flick on a gas cooker to make dinner, and never consider how the energy…
Continue ReadingOver 100 Cities Derive Majority of Energy From Renewable Sources
Written by Michael Quinn in Climate Change Renewable Energy
Figures show that the number of cities across the world that source a minimum of 70% of their electricity through green means has…
Continue ReadingSouth Australia sets target of 75% renewable energy usage by 2025
Written by Michael Quinn in Climate Change
The figure has been announced by the South Australian (SA) Premier Jay Weatherill which is a dramatic increase from the previously state set…
Continue ReadingEurope’s Offshore Wind Capacity Grew by 25% in 2017
Written by Ben Rich in Climate Change Renewable Energy
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,…
Continue ReadingFans of wind power were vindicated yet again last weekend as it emerged that almost a quarter of the electricity consumed across the…
Continue ReadingEnergy created from offshore wind farms will become cheaper than new nuclear energy for the first time in history.
Continue ReadingEnough Renewable Energy Produced in Australia to Power 70% of Homes
Written by Michael Quinn in Climate Change
Australia is on its way to becoming a world leader in terms of renewable energy, according to recent figures.
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