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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.

Pattern Energy Group has announced that its SunZia renewable energy and transmission project, which combines around 3,650MW of wind generation capacity in New Mexico with a 550-mile high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line, is now operational.
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‘Largest renewable energy project’ in United States comes on stream

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Pattern Energy Group has announced that its SunZia renewable energy and transmission project, which combines around 3,650MW of wind generation…

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Pictured at the launch of the Flogas Sustainability Report 2026 in Dublin (L-R): Lisa Corrigan, marketing director at Flogas; John Rooney, managing director at Flogas; Ken O’Byrne, commercial director at Flogas; Mary Rossiter, and marketing manager at Flogas. Photographed by Chris Bellew, Fennell Photography.
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Ireland’s SMEs set to play a key role in driving the energy transition: Flogas

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Irish small- and medium-sized enterprises are set to play a significant role in furthering the country’s energy transition, a new…

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Some 269,000 solar installations were completed across the UK in 2025, a 37% increase on the previous year, in what was the strongest year to date for solar deployment in the country, according to the UK's Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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UK records ‘strongest ever year’ for solar power deployment

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Some 269,000 solar installations were completed across the UK in 2025, a 37% increase on the previous year, in what…

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While oil and gas firms are continuing to invest in renewable energy, their investment strategies are likely to 'remain cautious' amid regulatory uncertainty and rising project costs, according to GlobalData.
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Oil and gas firms’ investment in renewables likely to remain ‘cautious’, says GlobalData

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While oil and gas firms are continuing to invest in renewable energy, their investment strategies are likely to ‘remain cautious’…

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ungrow and Masdar have signed an agreement to supply 7.5GWh of battery storage capacity to a new gigascale round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy project in Abu Dhabi
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Sungrow, Masdar sign agreement for gigascale RTC renewable energy project

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Renewable energy firm Sungrow and Masdar have signed an agreement to supply 7.5GWh of battery storage capacity to a new…

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BBVA has said that renewable energy sources were responsible for 99% of its global electricity consumption in 2025, while has also reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 83% since 2019.
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BBVA reports 99% of global electricity consumption comes from renewable sources

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BBVA has said that renewable energy sources were responsible for 99% of its global electricity consumption in 2025, while it…

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Some 67% of decision-makers at technology firms believe that renewables will supply 'most' of the energy to power artificial intelligence within the next five years, according to a new report from Flexential.
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Two thirds of technology firms believe renewables will supply most energy for AI within five years

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Some 67% of decision-makers at technology firms believe that renewables will supply ‘most’ of the energy to power artificial intelligence…

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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