The measures are designed to increase the cost of Chinese goods needed for the energy transition – and could therefore slow the US shift away from fossil fuels
The Indian government wants to supply solar PV to its domestic market and the world. But reliance on components from its geopolitical rival makes it a challenging task
Barclays’ £1m loan to Azuri Technologies opens door to 500m strong market for solar lighting that could cut emissions equivalent to the carbon footprint of Argentina
The UK’s Isle of Wight is looking to inspire islands around the world with its push for energy independence and wholesale carbon cuts that would make any government blush.
Solar energy is not just for topping up tans and powering calculators, RTCC has put together ten alternative uses for solar power, some old, some new, some fun, some life changing.
Falling costs and improving technology leaves politicians as the major hurdle to renewable energy deployment says Tom Burke, founding director of sustainability consultancy and a former executive director of Friends of the Earth.
With the concept likely to be high on the agenda at Rio+20, what makes a good sustainable energy project and how can we ensure the benefits are maximised?
New figures show that countries in Africa are spending more on importing oil than they are receiving in overseas aid. Renewables investment could free up development funds.