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India's first solar village is lighting up lives of its residents

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The ECT establishes a system of private arbitration that can result in multimillion euro compensations for fossil fuel companies.

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Once completed, the new wind farm will have a power generating capacity equivalent to all of Norway’s power plants combined.

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Around 1,500 homes in Modhera have installed solar panels on their rooftops and now have a surplus of energy.

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Pivot to wind and solar power has saved the EU €11bn

New research shows that it's not just the climate that benefits from the green energy transition.

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Which four EU countries are aiming for 100% clean power by 2030?

The EU as a whole is aiming for 82 per cent clean power by the end of the decade but some member states are looking to go one step further.

17/10/2022

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Out of this world: Floating solar farm could power a million homes

As Europe struggles through the energy crisis, some scientists are looking to space.

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War in Ukraine a ‘blessing’ for climate, says UN weather chief

Petteri Taalas says the war in Ukraine will accelerate our transition to renewable energy.

12/10/2022

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Why has the UK imposed a ‘de facto windfall tax’ on renewable energy?

The UK government has imposed a price cap on low-carbon electricity generators. Greenpeace has accused it of ‘double standards’.

12/10/2022

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UK plans 2040 nuclear fusion plant - but is it realistic? 

The UK will build a nuclear fusion plant - which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy - in Nottinghamshire.

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Spaniards seek alternative energy sources as crisis worsens

Alternative energy sources are becoming more popular as Europeans worry about shortages this winter.

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Demand for firewood soars in Austria amid gas supply fears

The increase in energy prices in Austria accompanied by soaring inflation has prompted locals to return to burning wood.

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Underground ‘bugs’ could be the future of solar energy storage

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Energy crisis will speed up green transition, says renewables chief

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Spain

Spain puts billions into renovating homes for better energy efficiency

Spanish buildings are some of the EU's worst for energy efficiency. Now its government is promising to renovate half a million homes by 2026 to help achieve its green goals.

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Italy elections: Which candidates are prioritising the climate crisis?

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Explained: What EU ministers could agree on to cut electricity prices

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