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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.

More than 130 parliamentarians from 30 countries issued a collective call at COP29 in Baku urging world leaders to implement an 'immediate moratorium' on liquified natural gas (LNG) expansion worldwide.
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Parliamentarians call for ‘immediate moratorium’ on LNG expansion

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More than 130 parliamentarians from 30 countries issued a collective call at COP29 in Baku, urging world leaders to implement…

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Renewables continue to expand, but many countries remain committed to fossil fuels

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While renewable energy is making ‘rapid progress’ in the countries assessed in the annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025),…

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The Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA), an initiative to accelerate the transition to clean energy globally, has been launched at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
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Global Clean Power Alliance launched at G20 Summit in Brazil

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The Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA), an initiative to accelerate the transition to clean energy globally, has been launched at…

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Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency measures and conservation must increase 'dramatically' to meet 2030 energy targets
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‘Significant gap’ remains between energy announcements and actual policies, says IRENA

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Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency measures and conservation must increase ‘dramatically’ to meet 2030 energy targets, the International Renewable…

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Green sustainability jobs are on the increase, particularly in solar
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2023 saw the biggest ever increase in jobs in the renewable energy sector

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Last year saw the biggest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million in…

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Solar panels can help minimise environmental impact
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China accounted for 98% of all solar panels imported into the EU last year

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China is by far the largest exporter of solar panels to the European Union, accounting for 98% of all EU…

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Renewables can bring with them many climate change benefits
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Tripling of renewable energy by 2030 is feasible, says IEA

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A tripling of renewable energy and a doubling of energy efficiency by the end of the decade are ‘feasible’, the IEA has said.

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