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UK government hopes to boost heat pump uptake by dispelling myths

Heat pumps are common features in houses in countries like Norway and Sweden but haven’t taken off yet in the UK.

Economy

German solar panel industry struggles with declining demand

German solar panel demand has been hit by dampened consumer and investor sentiment, as the ongoing cost of living crisis and high interest rates have hampered installations.

Green News

Looking back on US President Jimmy Carter’s pioneering green vision

The former president, who has died aged 100, famously installed thermal solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979.

Green News

Fact check: Are solar farms really ‘torn to shreds’ by storms?

No power infrastructure is immune from extreme weather, but solar has some advantages and means to improve.

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Eco-Innovation

Inside the Oxford lab cooking up the next generation of solar cells

Rooftops and ‘flying wings’ could be fitted with these more powerful perovskite-on-silicon solar panels.

Europe in Motion

EU green exports grow on all fronts but trade-off remains negative

The block's exports of wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels saw substantial growth between 2022 and 2023, but a more balanced import-export trade-off is still a long way to go, new Eurostat data shows.

Eco-Innovation

Solar panels will be rolled onto Swiss railway tracks ‘like a carpet’

After long delays, the removable PV system will finally be tested on a western track next spring.

Europe News

Ukrainian homeowners plug into solar photovoltaics energy

Ukrainian homeowners are plugging themselves into the photovoltaics grid to harvest the sun's rays and ward off Russian-triggered power blackouts.

Eco-Innovation

Renewables set to meet half of globe’s power demands by 2030

China is likely to account for almost 60 per cent of all renewable capacity installed worldwide between now and 2030.

Eco-Innovation

The view from the world's biggest vertical solar rooftop

Vertical solar panels are proving to be a new solution for northern regions, yielding 20 per cent more energy than traditional panels.

Eco-Innovation

What are ‘cool roofs’ and could they save lives?

The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy.

Eco-Innovation

Is this new device the answer to efficient solar storage?

It builds on previous research showing solar energy can be stored for up to 18 years.

Europe News

Suppliers spooked by Draghi’s calls to reform EU electricity market

Mario Draghi’s EU competitiveness report, launched with much fanfare in Brussels yesterday, included a proposal for an electricity market reform that the European Commission shied away from during the energy crisis of 2022.

Europe News

Commission nominee says energy transition boosts European integration

Spanish minister tipped for key role in the next EU executive says power grid expansion should be a core European project for the second von der Leyen Commission.

Green News

Solar panels and crops could meet 68% of central Europe’s power demand

Combining farming with green energy production could also increase food security and generate additional income for farmers, according to a new study.

Tech News

How Europe's leading solar power grid is 'vulnerable' to cyberattacks

A recent study by a cybersecurity firm confirmed that the Dutch solar energy grid is vulnerable to multiple types of attacks on its system.

Europe News

Germans fight climate change on their balconie

The price of electricity in Germany has shot up since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leaving residents to source cheaper alternatives.

Business

English council claims Dubai businessman misused €175m investment

Thurrock Council in England said it may be forced to raise taxes and cut down on council services for years in order to recover its finances

Living

Green vs white roofs: Which are most effective at keeping cities cool?

Green roofs bring great biodiversity benefits, but have one key drawback as a cooling solution according to a new study.

Green News

Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU over last 6 months

Almost half of EU member states - 13 countries - produced more electricity from wind and solar over the last six months than from fossil fuels.