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Renewable energy is generated from naturally replenishing sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal energy and sustainable biomass. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy produces significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and plays a central role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. As governments and businesses work towards net zero targets, investment in renewable energy has become a key driver of decarbonisation, energy security and long-term corporate sustainability.

SustainabilityOnline reports on the latest developments in renewable energy, including solar power, wind energy, battery storage, clean energy investment, energy transition and climate policy. We explore how organisations are increasing renewable electricity use, investing in low-carbon technologies, improving energy efficiency and responding to changing sustainability regulations. We also examine developments in corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs), grid infrastructure, sustainable transport, industrial decarbonisation and the role of renewable energy in achieving net zero ambitions.

Related topics: renewable energy, solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, biomass, clean energy, energy transition, decarbonisation, net zero, battery storage, energy efficiency, power purchase agreements (PPAs), climate policy, greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable infrastructure, corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.

UK's clean-power transition depends on grid connections and market reform
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UK’s clean-power transition depends on grid connections and market reform

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While the UK is moving into a ‘infrastructure-intensive phase’ when it comes to renewables, this expansion will depend on faster…

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Renewables are set to account for a 25.9% share of Qatar's installed power capacity by 2035, compared to just 12% in 2025, according to a new report by GlobalData.
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Increased solar investment set to bolster Qatar’s renewables share

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Renewables are set to account for a 25.9% share of Qatar‘s installed power capacity by 2035, compared to just 12%…

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While renewables are on the increase, coal still dominates India's energy sector
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While renewables are on the increase, coal still dominates India’s energy sector

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Electricity generation in India rose by 11% in the second quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, with the country still…

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Wind Energy Ireland's Dave Linehan on the grid capacity conundrum
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Wind Energy Ireland’s Dave Linehan on the grid capacity conundrum

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Ireland’s electricity grid is becoming a major constraint on the expansion of renewable energy, with more than 3,000MW of proposed…

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More than 120 female professionals from across the renewable energy sector gathered in Belfast recently for RenewableNI’s annual 'Women in Renewables' conference, with the event focusing on leadership, visibility, mentoring and career progression.
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RenewableNI conference highlights leadership opportunities for women in renewable energy

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More than 120 female professionals from across the renewable energy sector gathered in Belfast recently for RenewableNI’s annual ‘Women in…

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Ministers and regional representatives from Pacific Island nations have discussed a roadmap that will see the region transition away from fossil fuels, during Pre-COP 31 in Fiji.
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Pacific Island ministers discuss regional roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels

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Ministers and regional representatives from Pacific Island nations have discussed a roadmap that will see the region transition away from…

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GlobalData has suggested that Brazil is 'entering a new phase of power sector development'
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Energy market reforms in Brazil expected to accelerate growth in renewables

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Brazil’s presidential election is heading for a second-round run-off, with far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in the ascendancy having picked up…

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Renewable electricity share stood at 54.1% in the EU in the second quarter
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Renewable electricity share stood at 54.1% in the EU in the second quarter

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Renewable sources accounted for 54.1% of the total electricity generated in the European Union in the second quarter of 2026,…

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Danish renewables producer Vestas has said that its new wind turbine increases annual energy production by up to 6%, depending on site conditions, while also boasting lower operating costs.
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Vestas’ new wind turbine improves annual energy production by up to 6%

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Danish renewables producer Vestas has said that its new wind turbine increases annual energy production by up to 6%, depending…

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Renewable energy set to be the 'dominant growth engine of the economy'
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Renewable energy set to be the ‘dominant growth engine of the economy’

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The world is witnessing an “irreversible shift toward renewable energy as the dominant growth engine of the economy”, Ben Backwell,…

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