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World’s tallest wooden wind tower goes into operation in Sweden

This Swedish start-up is making wind towers from wood and slashing CO2 emissions.

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Solar panel prices fell by over 50% in 2023

This year saw record-breaking solar output and a 'momentous shift’ in battery production.

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Sun, wind and desert salts: Inside Chile's renewable energy laboratory

The solar thermal tower Cerro Dominador has become a symbol of Chile’s energy revolution against climate change.

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This tiny island was powered by wind and water for 28 days

The smallest of the Canary Islands has achieved a record of only using wind and water power for 28 consecutive days.

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India builds huge renewable energy park in earthquake-prone marshland

India is building the world's largest renewable energy park. Why are environmentalists concerned?

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Renewables welcome electricity integration plan, seek more details

Action Plan released by the European Commission puts the spotlight on electricity distributors while environmental watchdog regrets lack of initiatives to reduce energy demand.

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These tree-like turbines make home wind power possible

This nature-inspired ‘wind tree’ can produce renewable energy in urban environments.

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How are these jacuzzi like circles saving porpoises and seals?

Bubble curtains were used to limit oil spills - now they’re safeguarding porpoises from wind farm noise in the North Sea.

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Portugal sets ‘important’ new record for renewable energy production

Portugal produced more renewable energy than its electricity needs for the longest period ever this week.

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Floating wind farms are coming to Greek waters for the first time

The turbines could power 1.5 million Greek homes by 2030, under plans for the Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean seas.

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Solar, Russian gas and the future: Key takeaways from annual EU report

The State of the Energy Union report is released annually by the European Commission.

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EU may probe foreign subsidies to support its wind energy sector

An action plan unveiled on Tuesday to boost the EU’s wind energy sector could trigger investigations into foreign subsidies where there is evidence of damage to European industry.

Eco-Innovation

‘World’s largest offshore wind farm’ produces power for the first time

A single rotation of this wind turbine - twice as tall as the London Eye - can power a home for two days.

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Estonia is on a ‘very exciting’ green journey - here’s why

From e-leader to green frontrunner, this ‘nature rich’ European nation is our Country of the Month for September.

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Ireland: Wind power outstrips electricity demand for the first time

July and August this year set new records for wind power generation in Ireland.

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Euroviews. Why aren’t there more women in the EU's offshore renewables sector?

Improving gender balance in the EU's fastest expanding maritime industry is crucial to ensure that the fundamental human right of gender equality is upheld in Europe's fight against life-threatening climate change, Helena Rodrigues and Larissa Milo-Dale write.

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‘Success story’: Which European countries are leading the way on wind?

President von der Leyen pledged more support for the wind industry during her State of the Union address.

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Is checking wind turbines for damage a job for robots?

Wind turbine maintenance could soon be carried out by drones and AI, improving costs and safety.

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World’s biggest wind turbine breaks record for power produced in a day

The world’s biggest wind turbine has broken the record for single-day power generation.

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EU reliance on fossil fuels falls to record low, report reveals

Fossil fuels generated just 33% of the EU’s electricity in the first six months of this year.