Renewables provided close to half of Ireland’s electricity demand in December
Renewables provided close to half (46.7%) of Ireland’s total electricity demand in December 2024, according to provisional data from grid…
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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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India’s Avaada Group announces $12 billion renewable energy investment
Indian renewable energy firm Avaada Group has announced a $12 billion investment in Rajasthan, as it seeks to establish the…
Three quarters of Germans support increased use of solar energy
Some 76% of Germans support expanding the country’s solar energy capabilities to ensure energy security, a new study by the…
Parliamentarians call for ‘immediate moratorium’ on LNG expansion
More than 130 parliamentarians from 30 countries issued a collective call at COP29 in Baku, urging world leaders to implement…
Renewables continue to expand, but many countries remain committed to fossil fuels
While renewable energy is making ‘rapid progress’ in the countries assessed in the annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025),…
Global Clean Power Alliance launched at G20 Summit in Brazil
The Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA), an initiative to accelerate the transition to clean energy globally, has been launched at…
‘Significant gap’ remains between energy announcements and actual policies, says IRENA
Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency measures and conservation must increase ‘dramatically’ to meet 2030 energy targets, the International Renewable…
2023 saw the biggest ever increase in jobs in the renewable energy sector
Last year saw the biggest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million in…
China accounted for 98% of all solar panels imported into the EU last year
China is by far the largest exporter of solar panels to the European Union, accounting for 98% of all EU…
Tripling of renewable energy by 2030 is feasible, says IEA
A tripling of renewable energy and a doubling of energy efficiency by the end of the decade are ‘feasible’, the IEA has said.