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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.

AmuGreen's Fiona Kelleher talks to SustainabilityOnline about how food waste can be transformed into renewable energy, through its novel solution, MyGug.
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AmuGreen’s Fiona Kelleher on how food waste can be transformed into renewable energy

5 months ago5 months ago8 mins

With energy costs continuing to rise, and both businesses and households seeking to operate more responsibly, solutions that can transform…

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Ongoing geopolitical disruption and energy price hikes have made it 'crucial' for Ireland to accelerate its offshore renewable energy development, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien has said.
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‘Crucial’ need to develop offshore renewable energy in Ireland, says Minister

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Ongoing geopolitical disruption and energy price hikes have made it ‘crucial’ for Ireland to accelerate its offshore renewable energy development,…

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Round-the-clock renewable energy systems, combining solar, wind and battery storage, can deliver electricity at lower cost than new, fossil-fuel based systems, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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Round-the-clock renewable energy systems outperform fossil fuel generation on cost

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Round-the-clock renewable energy systems, combining solar, wind and battery storage, can deliver electricity at lower cost than new, fossil-fuel based…

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Environmental organisation 350.org has welcomed the decision by the government of Indonesia to introduce export duties and a windfall tax on coal, calling for the revenues generated to be directed towards renewable energy, rather than fossil fuel subsides.
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Windfall tax on coal duties in Indonesia should be directed to renewables, says organisation

5 months ago4 months ago4 mins

Environmental organisation 350.org has welcomed the decision by the government of Indonesia to introduce export duties and a windfall tax…

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Indian hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has announced that all 41 of its company-owned Lemon Tree Hotels has now achieved green building certification.
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India’s Lemon Tree Hotels achieve green building certification across owned portfolio

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Indian hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has announced that all 41 of its company-owned hotels have now achieved…

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Investment in renewable energy delivers more cost-effective and positive environmental outcomes than direct air capture, when it comes to reducing carbon, a new study led by PSE Healthy Energy has found.
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Renewable energy more cost effective than direct air capture

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

Investment in renewable energy delivers more cost-effective and positive environmental outcomes than direct air capture when it comes to reducing…

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Energy giant TotalEnergies has teamed up with Philippines-based renewable energy developer Nextnorth on the development of a 440 MWp solar power plant in Ilagan.
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TotalEnergies, Nextnorth commence work on 440 MWp solar power plant in the Philippines

5 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Energy giant TotalEnergies has teamed up with Philippines-based renewable energy developer Nextnorth on the development of a 440 MWp solar…

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[Photo: Simon Stiell at the 2026 Green Growth Summit, © Michael Chia]
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‘An immense irony’ – fossil fuel proponents supercharging the renewables boom

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The growing fossil fuel cost crisis has led to what UN Climate Change executive secretary Simon Stiell has described as…

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The development of the renewable energy sector in Argentina is expected to progress at a 'measured pace' between now and 2035, new analysis from GlobalData has found.
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Renewable energy deployment in Argentina set to progress at a ‘measured pace’, says GlobalData

5 months ago5 months ago4 mins

The development of the renewable energy sector in Argentina is expected to progress at a ‘measured pace’ between now and…

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In Burundi, where electrification rates remain among the lowest in the world, the connection between energy access and resilience is particularly stark.
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Powering prevention – what Burundi’s hydropower story tells us about disaster risk reduction

5 months ago5 months ago7 mins

Op-ed by African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). Disaster risk reduction is often associated with early warning systems, emergency…

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