2023 saw a ‘record increase’ in renewable electricity in the EU
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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Solar energy harnesses the sun’s radiation to generate electricity or heat using technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar thermal systems. As one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy sources, solar power is helping businesses and governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Falling technology costs, improved efficiency and growing investment have made solar energy a key pillar of global decarbonisation efforts.
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Carbon capture deployment ‘much more expensive’ than shift to renewables
A new study led by researchers from Stanford University has suggested that the widespread deployment of carbon capture technologies would…
Statkraft signs solar PPA with Unilever
Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy generator, has signed a long-term solar power purchase agreement with consumer goods giant Unilever, which…
Blocking funding for environmental projects in U.S. may violate federal law, say senators
Several members of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee have written to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator,…
ICLEI Europe develops toolkit to address energy poverty
ICLEI Europe has developed a guide to assist local governments with addressing the issue of energy poverty in their communities….
‘Transformative shift’ on the way as cleantech investment outpaces fossil fuels
Cleantech energy supply spending is expected to reach $670 billion this year, surpassing upstream oil and gas investments for the…
Renewables provided close to half of Ireland’s electricity demand in December
Renewables provided close to half (46.7%) of Ireland’s total electricity demand in December 2024, according to provisional data from grid…
Northleaf divests interest in Mula solar plant in Spain
Northleaf Capital Partners has announced the divestment of its majority interest in the NCP Mula Solar plant in Spain, to…
Three quarters of Germans support increased use of solar energy
Some 76% of Germans support expanding the country’s solar energy capabilities to ensure energy security, a new study by the…
China accounted for 98% of all solar panels imported into the EU last year
China is by far the largest exporter of solar panels to the European Union, accounting for 98% of all EU…