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Wind

A worker carrying a solar panel for renewable energy installation in Oregon, US.

Thanks to fossil fuel crisis, wind and solar payback time drops to one year

A new report shows investments in renewable energy are set to be higher than fossil fuels in 2022, due to soaring electricity prices.

Letters reveal Trump rants against Scottish offshore windfarm

Letters reveal Trump rants against Scottish offshore windfarm

Furious missives from golf magnate and US president-elect said wind power was useless and would ruin Scotland’s economy

Europe’s renewables investment hits 10-year low

Europe’s renewables investment hits 10-year low

The reputation of Europe as a renewable energy leader has taken a serious knock as its investment dropped by 21% last year while global figures reached record levels

China economic downturn could hit 2030 clean energy target

China economic downturn could hit 2030 clean energy target

NEWS: Investors call on government to support renewables sector, which faces cash crisis as stock market woes intensify

China renewables investment rose 31% in 2014

NEWS: Solar, wind and hydro finance flows remain strong despite economic downturn, says new spending analysis by US government

Wind 'can meet' a third of US power demand by 2050

Wind ‘can meet’ a third of US power demand by 2050

NEWS: Renewable source could supply 10% of electricity by 2020 and 20% by 2030 with policy stability, says energy department

Green energy investor returns rise as carbon bubble looms

NEWS: Falling costs of renewables, green bonds growth and prospect of UN climate deal driving confidence in clean energy sector

UK unveils plans for vast new offshore wind farm

UK unveils plans for vast new offshore wind farm

NEWS: Dogger Bank off UK East Coast could host 400 turbines, powering up to 2 million homes, say developers

World of clean energy is possible by 2050 say scientists

World of clean energy is possible by 2050 say scientists

NEWS: World could double electricity supply by 2050 while actually reducing air and water pollution, according to new research

Why is the US wind industry in the doldrums?

Why is the US wind industry in the doldrums?

ANALYSIS: US wind power data suggest a poor 2014, confounding industry forecasts

Does Cameron's attack on onshore wind power add up?

Does Cameron’s attack on onshore wind power add up?

ANALYSIS: UK Conservative party risks raising energy costs if it turns away from onshore wind

Solar accounts for a fifth of new US power capacity in 2013 - EIA

Solar accounts for a fifth of new US power capacity in 2013 – EIA

NEWS: Solar comes second only to natural gas in new US power, while wind slumps to fourth place behind coal

Wind farms remain 'highly efficient' for 25 years

Wind farms remain ‘highly efficient’ for 25 years

New research allays investors fears that wind farms become less productive and need replacing frequently

Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets

Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets

Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines

Google to invest $75m in second Texas wind farm

Google to invest $75m in second Texas wind farm

182MW Panhandle 2 wind farm is communications giant’s 15th renewable energy investment

Water 'batteries' can ensure constant clean energy supply

Water ‘batteries’ can ensure constant clean energy supply

Energy from surplus wind power can be used to pump water uphill and will provide “battery” power to even out energy supply and demand, researchers say

Wind could generate 18% of global electricity by 2050

Wind could generate 18% of global electricity by 2050

The International Energy Agency says $150 billion per year would be needed to achieve increase

Beijing's carbon trading scheme goes online

Beijing’s carbon trading scheme goes online

Thursday’s top five: Beijing launches carbon trading scheme, Poland starts fracking, Jordan builds first major wind farm

UK to invest £40 billion in green infrastructure projects

UK to invest £40 billion in green infrastructure projects

Funds aimed at ensuring UK develops a sustainable future energy supply by incentivising private sector investment

US emissions fall to lowest level since 1994

US emissions fall to lowest level since 1994

Energy Information Agency report 3.8% drop in 2012, linked to rise in shale gas use and warmer than usual first quarter

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