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Free money? Solar farms bringing funding and fury to the US midwest

A solar project in Missouri, US has put local farmers on alert and raised concerns about their lifestyle.

Eco-Innovation

German solar school hopes to train ‘unbelievable number of people’

As German solar demand surges, a new school has opened to train workers.

Eco-Innovation

This medieval cathedral is about to install solar panels on its roof

Across Europe, historic buildings are balancing heritage and climate action by turning to solar power.

World News

Solar energy farms meet with opposition in the Spanish countryside

The installation of solar energy farms is a central plank of Spain's strategy for meeting CO2 emission targets. But they're drawing opposition from rural groups opposed to the transformation of traditional landscapes.

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Energy crisis: UK solar panel sales doubled in 2022

Homeowners are going green at a faster pace, attempting to beat the energy crisis which saw electricity prices rise by 67 per cent over the last year.

Eco-Innovation

How is this tiny country leading Europe’s solar power drive?

This tiny country is short on land. But a forward-thinking government and innovative solutions are overcoming the lack of space.

Eco-Innovation

Solar panels: Scientists make recycling breakthrough

Tens of thousands of solar panels ended up in landfill every year in Australia...until now.

Climate

US got 40% of its energy from carbon-free sources in 2022

The outlook is even brighter for 2023, with Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act promoting the clean energy transition.

Green News

Green hydrogen: Spain leads Europe’s push for net-zero energy security

But critics warn of risks of entering a ‘hydrogen bubble’.

Eco-Innovation

A world-first solar system in Wales is halving renters’ energy bills 

The SolShare technology is also 'fairer', enabling rooftop energy to be shared by residents rather than going back to the grid.

Green News

Irish energy firms told to drop 'bogus' 100% renewable power claims

The claims were supplied under a Europe-wide scheme that allows energy companies to buy renewable power certificates.

Eco-Innovation

Solar dam powers Switzerland’s green energy transition

The dam's almost 5,000 solar panels enough energy each year to supply around 700 houses.

Green News

Germany to accelerate renewables by cutting red tape

In its race to net zero, Germany is streamlining permitting and reducing environmental assessments for wind and power projects.

Eco-Innovation

Meet the Indian maths teacher who made his own solar-powered car

The entrepreneur went viral for his prototype of a ‘luxurious’ electric vehicle that is not just for the super wealthy.

Climate

The European countries using the most (and least) renewable energy

Eurostat's 2021 results show a small drop after the pandemic, but wind and solar power are now on a major growth spurt.

Green News

Finland boosted its wind power by 75% in 2022

The renewable energy source is providing a significant lifeline during the current energy crisis.

Green News

Solar-powered carbon capture breakthrough could ‘cut fossil fuels out’

New solar-powered technology can transform CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and cosmetics.

Business Planet

The race for solar supremacy: Innovation driving Europe's green goals

In partnership with The European Commission

With the climate, energy security and jobs at stake, Europe is seeking to re-ignite its solar power industry.

Eco-Innovation

How this Turkish city is transforming its energy supply

The Antalya region accounts for one fifth of Turkish fruit and vegetable exports and is being reinvigorated by solar power.

Europe News

Spain faces €8 billion in renewable legal claims over past solar boom

Spain is investing in solar energy but still faces billions of euros worth of legal claims over previous energy investments.