Dec 22, 2016 EnergyLetters 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
Jun 3, 2016 EnergyEurope’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
Oct 17, 2022 EnergyThanks 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.
Sep 16, 2015 EnergyChina 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
Jun 1, 2015 EnergyChina 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
Mar 16, 2015 EnergyWind ‘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
Mar 5, 2015 EnergyGreen 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
Feb 17, 2015 EnergyUK 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
Oct 10, 2014 EnergyWorld 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
May 22, 2014 CommentWhy is the US wind industry in the doldrums? ANALYSIS: US wind power data suggest a poor 2014, confounding industry forecasts
Apr 24, 2014 CommentDoes Cameron’s attack on onshore wind power add up? ANALYSIS: UK Conservative party risks raising energy costs if it turns away from onshore wind
Apr 8, 2014 EnergySolar 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
Feb 21, 2014 EnergyWind farms remain ‘highly efficient’ for 25 years New research allays investors fears that wind farms become less productive and need replacing frequently
Feb 10, 2014 EnergyLocal opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines
Jan 15, 2014 EnergyGoogle to invest $75m in second Texas wind farm 182MW Panhandle 2 wind farm is communications giant’s 15th renewable energy investment
Dec 9, 2013 EnergyWater ‘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
Dec 2, 2013 EnergyWind could generate 18% of global electricity by 2050 The International Energy Agency says $150 billion per year would be needed to achieve increase
Nov 28, 2013 NewsBeijing’s carbon trading scheme goes online Thursday’s top five: Beijing launches carbon trading scheme, Poland starts fracking, Jordan builds first major wind farm
Oct 23, 2013 FinanceUK to invest £40 billion in green infrastructure projects Funds aimed at ensuring UK develops a sustainable future energy supply by incentivising private sector investment
Oct 22, 2013 NewsUS 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
Oct 21, 2013 EnergyWind power ‘significantly’ reduces CO2 Researchers say each megawatt produced by wind turbines replaces 100% of CO2 produced by thermal plants
Oct 4, 2013 EnergyChina and US cut back on wind power is a boost to solar Slow-down in China and the US has held wind energy back from hitting the top spot
Oct 3, 2013 FinanceGoldman Sachs to invest $1.5 billion in Dong energy Investment is likely to safeguard the future of one of the world’s biggest wind farm operators
Sep 12, 2013 EnergyUK hits 1GW of installed offshore wind capacity Soaring capacity complemented by trial of two 219m high 6MW Siemens turbines at Gunfleet Sands wind farm