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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.

Global corporate funding in the solar energy sector totalled $4.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, according to new data from Mercom Capital Group.
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Corporate funding in the solar sector totalled $4.8bn in Q1

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Global corporate funding in the solar energy sector totalled $4.8 billion in the first quarter of this year, according to…

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Carlsberg Sweden has teamed up with freight technology firm Einride to unveil a limited-edition, alcohol-free 'Electric Beer', which is brewed entirely with 100% renewable energy and transported by using electric freight transport.
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Carlsberg, Einride launch limited-edition ‘Electric Beer’

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Carlsberg Sweden has teamed up with freight technology firm Einride to unveil a limited-edition, alcohol-free ‘Electric Beer’, which is brewed…

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EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing to deepen cooperation and collaboration relating to the development of Ireland's offshore wind sector.
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EirGrid, Enterprise Ireland, and IDA Ireland sign MoU on offshore wind development

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EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding…

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Polyvantis has announced the commissioning of a major solar energy project at its Weiterstadt manufacturing facility in Germany, with a new installation that will produce around 3.3 GWh of clean energy.
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Polyvantis announces major solar energy project in Germany

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Polyvantis has announced the commissioning of a major solar energy project at its Weiterstadt manufacturing facility in Germany, with a…

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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% to 4,448 GW by the end of last year, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found.
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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% last year

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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% to 4,448 GW by the end of last year, a new report by the…

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Ørsted has announced the completion of the first phase of its Bahren West onshore wind project in Germany, and unveiled plans for phase two of the project.
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Ørsted announces next stage in Bahren West wind farm development

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Ørsted has announced the completion of the first phase of its Bahren West onshore wind project in Germany, and unveiled…

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Enerparc AG has announced it has secured funds to support the construction of a 400 MWp pipeline of ground-mounted solar PV projects in Germany.
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Enerparc secures financing package for solar developments in Germany

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Enerparc AG has announced it has secured funds to support the construction of a 400 MWp pipeline of ground-mounted solar…

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Renewable sources accounted for close to half of the total electricity production in the Netherlands last year, new data from Statistics Netherlands has found.
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Electricity production from renewable sources rose 10% in the Netherlands last year

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Renewable sources accounted for close to half of the total electricity production in the Netherlands last year, new data from…

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Ardagh Glass Packaging North America has announced the completion of a 13-megawatt solar project, which will power its Madera, California, facility with renewable energy.
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Ardagh Glass Packaging completes solar project in California

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Ardagh Glass Packaging North America has announced the completion of a 13-megawatt solar project, which will power its Madera, California,…

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Renewable energy provider Sungrow has unveiled one of Sweden's first hybrid solar parks, in Halmstad.
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Sungrow unveils hybrid solar park in Halmstad

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Renewable energy provider Sungrow has unveiled one of Sweden‘s first hybrid solar parks, in Halmstad. The hybrid solar park, developed…

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