It is controversial and often overlooked, but bioenergy is the only renewable energy today that can supply all sectors, say Kimmo Tiilikainen and Fatih Birol
A Financial Times reader survey found most see climate change as important, but are conservative on how fast the global energy mix can shift
Sponsored content: ACWA Power inaugurated its 120 MW Khalladi wind farm in Melloussa, Tangier, supplying clean power to a number of large industrial companies
As the world resumes climate talks in Bonn next month, island states will use the devastating hurricane season to fuel calls for expanded renewable energy investment
Revenue raised by a tax on coal was originally intended to support renewables, but a Scroll.in investigation revealed it is being spent on an unrelated policy
Ahead of an August general election, ride organised by Christian Aid is pushing access to renewables up the political agenda
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Bids have been invited for a renewable power auction in May, to wean the Amazonas region off reliance on fuel imports
The IEA and IRENA issued separate press releases for their joint report, reflecting a gulf in expectations on the relative roles of renewables, nuclear and carbon capture
After political attacks, Labor says it will not legislate a renewable energy target, despite a policy promising to deliver a 50% share by 2030
Renewable options are being overlooked as government backs controversial polluting power plants, say experts
Wind energy overtakes coal as the EU’s second largest form of power capacity but concerns remain over politicians’ enthusiasm for renewables, reports the Guardian
One wind farm was cancelled and another – the flagship Lake Turkana project – was delayed by social conflict, report highlights
Brussels bids for climate leadership as US backs out, but stocktake shows clean energy momentum slowing and a carbon lock-in risk from gas pipelines
As low oil prices eat into country’s $600 billion sovereign wealth fund, state energy giant starts work on radical transition towards renewables
Former Texas governor says he will pursue “all of the above” energy strategy and disavows earlier call to eradicate the energy department
China cut back on renewable power subsidies to focus on grid upgrades, say analysts, driving a global slump
Long known for its huge foreign investments in coal, oil and gas, Beijing is now starting to splash the cash on greener technologies
Wind and solar power are 40% cheaper than new coal generation today, analysis of government data shows
Mild weather, booming renewable energy and massive declines in coal consumption contribute to falling greenhouse gas pollution