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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.

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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.

Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, Palau and Vanuatu have aded their names to the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration, a global initiative to increase the number of solar-powered homes to 300 million by 2030.
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More countries endorse efforts to increase number of solar powered homes to 300 million by 2030

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Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, Palau and Vanuatu have added their names to the Global Rooftop Solar Declaration, a global initiative to…

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Verbund sees earnings fall 29% as low water levels curtail hydropower generation
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Verbund sees earnings fall 29% as low water levels curtail hydropower generation

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Austrian renewable energy firm Verbund has reported a 29% drop in EBITA for the first nine months of 2026, saying…

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Danish wind farm developer Ørsted reported a 19% increase in EBITDA, excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees, for the first nine months of 2026,
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Wind farm developer Ørsted sees EBITDA up 19%

1 week ago6 days ago4 mins

Danish wind farm developer Ørsted reported a 19% increase in EBITDA, excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees, for the first…

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Renewable energy stocks rise following Democrat victories in US midterms

1 week ago7 days ago3 mins

Renewable energy stocks on both sides of the Atlantic enjoyed a boost this morning, following the ‘blue wave’ of Democrat…

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Changes to US federal tax credits reshaping wind and solar outlook
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Changes to US federal tax credits reshaping wind and solar outlook

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago5 mins

Changes to federal tax credits in the United States are ushering in a ‘new phase’ in renewable energy policy, with…

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Renewable energy supplied over 28% of total US electricity in the first eight months of 2026
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Renewable energy supplied over 28% of total US electricity in the first eight months of 2026

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Renewable energy supplied 28.1% of total US electricity generation during the first eight months of this year, with output from…

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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

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

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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