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Wind Energy

Offshore wind sees EU building boom

Offshore wind sees EU building boom

Falling costs mean that power generated by offshore wind farms is becoming increasingly competitive with other fuels – and that’s good news for the climate

US wind headed for dismal year as carbon emissions rise

US wind headed for dismal year as carbon emissions rise

NEWS: Expiry of tax credits blamed as wind power installations slow, while coal makes inroads into gas

US - Mexico gas exports to double in next five years says EIA

US – Mexico gas exports to double in next five years says EIA

NEWS: Doubling of US natural gas exports may undermine Mexican wind as well as coal and fuel oil

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

Wind energy could boost Ireland's economy by €500m a year - report

Wind energy could boost Ireland’s economy by €500m a year – report

Wind energy in Ireland good for security, economy jobs – and potentially the UK’s own targets, says new report

Ethiopia introduces Africa's largest wind farm

Ethiopia introduces Africa’s largest wind farm

The Ashegoda 120MW wind farm near the capital will supply enough energy to over 100,000 homes

UK opens world's second largest offshore wind farm

UK opens world’s second largest offshore wind farm

Greater Gabbard wind farm cost £1.3 billion to construct, and will supply power to 500,000 homes

Flying wind turbines could cut costs and boost power generation

Flying wind turbines could cut costs and boost power generation

Small planes that generate energy at high altitudes are already in advanced stages of production in the EU and USA

World's largest offshore windfarm officially opens in UK

World’s largest offshore windfarm officially opens in UK

British Prime Minister David Cameron unveils the 630MW London Array off the Kent coast

Is wind energy's future bladeless?

Is wind energy’s future bladeless?

Saphon Energy claims its sail inspired wind towers can expand the reach of renewable energy, cut costs and solve storage problems

Linking clean energy sources solves blackout conundrum

Linking clean energy sources solves blackout conundrum

German researchers have found a way to overcome one of the problems with renewable energy – the fact that it is not always available

IRENA & Masdar launch global renewable energy map at Abu Dhabi summit

IRENA & Masdar launch global renewable energy map at Abu Dhabi summit

Use the new interactive Global Atlas of potential solar and wind resources to see if your country can outshine California or outblow Mongolia

Obama's "fiscal cliff" deal boosts US renewable energy sector

Obama’s “fiscal cliff” deal boosts US renewable energy sector

Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0830-1700 GMT

California ramps up climate change action as state-wide carbon trading begins

California ramps up climate change action as state-wide carbon trading begins

Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0830-1700 GMT

Company behind Dubai's ski slope to receive cash from UN carbon market

Company behind Dubai’s ski slope to receive cash from UN carbon market

Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0900-1700 BST

EU proposes cancelling carbon credits of Kyoto dissenters

EU proposes cancelling carbon credits of Kyoto dissenters

Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0900-1700 BST

Carbon trading officially under way in Australia as nation ramps-up climate action

Carbon trading officially under way in Australia as nation ramps-up climate action

Climate Live: The latest climate change headlines curated by RTCC, updated daily from 0900-1700 BST

COMMENT: Can one man alone drive the green revolution?

COMMENT: Can one man alone drive the green revolution?

Tom Youngman, a young climate activist reflects on his meeting with green entrepreneur Dale Vince and asks how much can one person do to fight climate change on their own?

Can a tiny island show the world the way on climate change?

Can a tiny island show the world the way on climate change?

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.

Analysis: Despite soaring emissions is China the world's new green superpower?

Analysis: Despite soaring emissions is China the world’s new green superpower?

China’s economic expansion remains remarkably resilient in the face of the global economic crisis – and much of it is down to a renewable energy sector that is working for the rest of the world

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