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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.

Spain's solar industry is entering a period of stabilisation after last year's significant capacity growth, according to the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF).
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Spain’s solar industry takes stock after strong growth in 2025

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Spain’s solar industry is entering a period of stabilisation after last year’s significant capacity growth, according to the Spanish Photovoltaic…

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The biogas sector is being held back from two key structural constraints – high costs and feedstock limitations – a new report has suggested.
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High costs and feedstock limitations holding back biogas sector

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The biogas sector is being held back by two key structural constraints – high costs and feedstock limitations – a new…

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French renewable energy firm Voltalia has reported a 30% increase in turnover in the first half of its financial year (at constant exchange rates), to €331.3 million.
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France’s Voltalia sees first-half turnover up, anticipates loss for 2026

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French renewable energy firm Voltalia has reported a 30% increase in turnover in the first half of its financial year…

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The growth of artificial intelligence, combined with the expansion of renewable energy, is set to reshape Europe's energy sector, according to a new report by credit insurer Allianz Trade.
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AI and renewables set to reshape Europe’s energy sector, says Allianz Trade

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The growth of artificial intelligence, combined with the expansion of renewable energy, is set to reshape Europe’s energy sector, according…

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced the acquisition of the Gawara Baya hybrid renewable energy project in North Queensland, Australia, a facility that combines a 408 MW onshore wind farm with a 104 MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires wind and battery project in Queensland

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced the acquisition of the Gawara Baya hybrid renewable energy project in North Queensland, Australia,…

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Floating offshore wind
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Offshore wind set to be the ‘next frontier’ in renewable power in Europe

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Offshore wind in Europe is moving into a ‘supremacy phase’, as governments shift from action to execution, a new report…

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Some 21% of UK citizens believe that nuclear should be prioritised as a future energy source, just ahead of solar (19%) and offshore wind (18%), a new YouGov study commissioned by Eland Cables has suggested.
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UK consumers favour nuclear over solar and wind as future energy source, survey suggests

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Some 21% of UK citizens believe that nuclear should be prioritised as a future energy source, just ahead of solar…

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Renewable energy sources generated 30.2% of the electricity in the United States in the first half of 2026, up from 27.8% in the corresponding period last year, according to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.
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Renewables generated more than 30% of US electricity in the first half of 2026

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Renewable energy sources generated 30.2% of the electricity in the United States in the first half of 2026, up from…

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Plug-in solar panels enable UK households to 'take control' of their energy bills
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Plug-in solar panels enable UK households to ‘take control’ of their energy bills

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British energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has said that the rollout of plug-in solar panels in the UK represents a “simple,…

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France is likely to face a significant test of grid resilience in the coming years as renewable energy and energy storage scale up alongside the country's continued reliance on nuclear power, according to new analysis from GlobalData.
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France faces major ‘grid resilience test’ amid scaling up of renewable capacity

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France is likely to face a significant test of grid resilience in the coming years as renewable energy and energy…

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