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Renewable Energy

mozambique hydro project threatens to displace farming communities

World Bank backs mega dam threatening to displace thousands in Mozambique

The World Bank argues the project will accelerate the energy transition in southern Africa, but people facing displacement say their voices are not being heard

Adnoc oil refinery

UAE minister calls for “phase out” of oil and gas

Attempts to get governments to agree to “phase out” fossil fuels were unsuccesful at Cop26 and Cop27 and that battle is likely to be re-fought at Cop28

South Australia set to become first big grid to run on 100% renewables

South Australia set to become first big grid to run on 100% renewables

South Australia’s gigawatt-scale electricity network is within touching distance of phasing out fossil fuel backup

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

South Korea 2050 net zero pledge spurs renewables investment

As the world’s fourth-largest importer of coal, South Korea needs to rapidly change its energy mix to achieve net zero emissions by 2050

Carbon markets grow, but global price is out of reach

Carbon markets grow, but global price is out of reach

ANALYSIS: A global carbon price is out of reach, but governments meeting in Paris can promote linking of national carbon markets

Solar: The biggest winner from Paris climate talks?

Solar: The biggest winner from Paris climate talks?

ANALYSIS: The standout winning technology from a climate conference in Paris this week may be renewable energy, and in particular solar power

'Moisture mill' shows clean energy potential of evaporation

‘Moisture mill’ shows clean energy potential of evaporation

NEWS: US scientists have harnessed humidity in the lab to run a toy car and flashing light and say the technology could scale up

Hydropower to double - but at what cost to wildlife?

Hydropower to double – but at what cost to wildlife?

NEWS: Scientists predict hydropower will double over the next 20 years, but building new dams could damage major rivers

For small islands states, the renewables revolution is already here

For small islands states, the renewables revolution is already here

COMMENT: Island states are may be small, but they’re powerful when it comes to renewables, write three foreign ministers

Australia urged to halve power sector emissions by 2030

Australia urged to halve power sector emissions by 2030

NEWS: Never mind the 2020 renewable energy target, Australia must slash its power emissions long term, says think-tank

Political uncertainty slows renewable energy growth – IEA

NEWS: Slowdown in expansion of clean energy market threatens climate change objectives, analysts say

South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia lead Africa clean energy drive

South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia lead Africa clean energy drive

NEWS: Renewables investments set to rise slowly on continent as countries explore potential for wind, solar and geothermal

France approves green energy law

France approves green energy law

NEWS: Hosts of 2015 climate summit adopt targets to cut fossil fuel use and boost the renewables sector

Hydropower poses grid challenge for Brazil

Hydropower poses grid challenge for Brazil

NEWS: Brazil may be too reliant on hydropower as it builds world’s 3rd biggest dam, according to US Department of Energy

Low carbon energy saves money in the long run - study

Low carbon energy saves money in the long run – study

NEWS: Fuel savings will pay for higher up-front costs of renewable energy, say consultants EY

Renewable energy capacity grew 8.3% in 2013

Renewable energy capacity grew 8.3% in 2013

NEWS: Renewables hit new record in 2013, accounting for over 56% of new power capacity across the world

Why are solar panel prices starting to rise?

Why are solar panel prices starting to rise?

ANALYSIS: Solar panel prices are rising again, good news for investors but perhaps bad for developers

UK solar capacity passes 3 gigawatts - data

UK solar capacity passes 3 gigawatts – data

NEWS: UK solar industry forges ahead into world’s top 10, but insiders warn subsidy cuts could hit prospects

EU wind sector boosted by €3bn Dutch offshore investment

EU wind sector boosted by €3bn Dutch offshore investment

NEWS: Dutch wind farm project will help Netherlands to hit its 14% renewable energy target by 2020

Renewable energy jobs hit 6.5 million in 2013 - report

Renewable energy jobs hit 6.5 million in 2013 – report

NEWS: Renewable energy employment figures surge, as UN climate chief stresses business opportunities of low carbon transition

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