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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.

Earth News

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

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

Ecotech

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.

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Earth 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.

Ecotech

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.

Earth 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.

Ecotech

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.

Earth News

Finland boosted its wind power by 75% in 2022

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

Earth 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.

Ecotech

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.

Earth News

Which EU country installed the most solar power in 2022?

No other energy source is growing as quickly or reliably as solar, a new report reveals.

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This flexible solar cell can power your headphones and other devices

The Swedish-invented solar tech allows users to power their devices with any form of light source, outdoor or indoor, natural or artificial.

Europe News

Europe's largest energy storage facility begins operations in Belgium

The 40 lithium-ion mega-batteries ensure stable energy distribution from the public grid when wind or solar power inputs fluctuate.

Spain

Europe’s first local energy community is saving residents money

Citizens from the village of El Realengo in the Spanish province of Alicante aren’t afraid to turn on the lights thanks to the local areas energy community. It’s installed solar panels on derelict land, which now satisfies 50% of the village’s energy needs.

Ecotech

This floating solar farm chases the sun to absorb more energy

It is the first floating solar farm in the world to use the technology.

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Your windows may soon produce power thanks to transparent solar panels

Scientists in Switzerland have designed transparent solar panels that could make windows generate electricity.