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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% to 4,448 GW by the end of last year, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has found.
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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% last year

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Global renewable energy capacity rose 15.1% to 4,448 GW by the end of last year, a new report by the…

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Last year, 47.4% of the net electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable energy sources, new data from Eurostat has revealed.
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47.4% of the electricity generated in the EU last year came from renewable energy

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Last year, 47.4% of the net electricity generated in the European Union came from renewable energy sources, new data from…

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The nuclear option – Charles Oppenheimer chats to SustainabilityOnline
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The nuclear option – Charles Oppenheimer chats to SustainabilityOnline

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As Niels Bohr, played by Kenneth Brannagh, tells Cillian Murphy’s J. Robert Oppenheimer at one point during the movie Oppenheimer,…

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Enerparc AG has announced it has secured funds to support the construction of a 400 MWp pipeline of ground-mounted solar PV projects in Germany.
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Enerparc secures financing package for solar developments in Germany

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Enerparc AG has announced it has secured funds to support the construction of a 400 MWp pipeline of ground-mounted solar…

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The geothermal energy sector could play a crucial role in driving the energy transition, but people don't know that much about it, Baseload Capital, a Swedish geothermal investment firm has noted.
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Geothermal energy ‘needs a new narrative’

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

The geothermal energy sector could play a crucial role in driving the energy transition, but people don’t know that much…

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China has announced a number of projects aimed at addressing climate change and enhancing the country's path to carbon neutrality.
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China announces series of projects to address climate change

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China has announced a number of projects aimed at addressing climate change and enhancing the country’s path to carbon neutrality….

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An investor group led by the shareholder activist organisation Follow This has called on BP to address a shareholder resolution concerning its long-term strategy under scenarios in which global demand for oil and gas declines, according to reports.
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Fall in BP’s share price indicates concern over change of direction

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BP’s share price fell on Wednesday, after CEO Murray Auchincloss announced the company was undertaking a ‘reset’ of its plans…

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Europe added 19 GW of new wind energy capacity in 2025, as well as investing €45 billion in projects that are set to be developed over the coming years, new data from WindEurope has found.
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77% of Irish consumers would support renewable energy projects near their homes

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More than three quarters (77%) of Irish consumers would support renewable energy projects near their homes, a new report by…

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Renewable energy sources accounted for 45.3% of gross electricity consumption in the European Union in 2023, a 4.1-percentage point increase on the previous year, new data from Eurostat has found.
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2023 saw a ‘record increase’ in renewable electricity in the EU

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Renewable energy sources accounted for 45.3% of gross electricity consumption in the European Union in 2023, a 4.1-percentage point increase…

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A new whitepaper by Smart Society Ventures (SSV) has suggested that data centres could account for 9% of total global energy generation by 2030, with a single facility consuming the power equal to 800,000 homes.
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Data centres in Ireland may be required to disclose emissions

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Ireland‘s Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has published a draft policy that requires data centres to disclose their carbon…

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Poster announcing Decarbon 2027: Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress, with abstract glassy bubbles at the bottom.

INTERVIEWS

  • IBM’s Mark Kardos on how well-managed AI can help improve sustainability performanceJuly 16, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, DecathlonJuly 13, 2026
  • Savills’ Lizzie Jones on how the global real estate firm is navigating an evolving ESG landscapeJuly 9, 2026
  • LocalDutch’s Maurice van der Knaap on how technology can help make healthy food hyper-localJuly 8, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Lisa Morden, Chief Sustainability Officer, Kimberly-ClarkJuly 6, 2026

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EXPLAINER

  • Why water must no longer be the forgotten utilityJuly 20, 2026
  • What the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about social legitimacyJuly 14, 2026
  • Geo Green Power revamps its domestic solar offering to provide increased long-term value for customersJuly 9, 2026
  • What role does smart packaging play in reducing healthcare waste?July 9, 2026
  • Why climate risk is rising in 2026July 6, 2026

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