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Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ invests in Italy’s solar future

A sovereign wealth fund built on hydrocarbons is helping power Europe’s clean energy transition.

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Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time

The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.

Earth News

Why has Pope Leo XIV started a new ‘green Mass’ tradition?

Pope Leo XIV is also enacting a plan to build a solar farm that would make Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

Ecotech

Solar electricity played ‘major role’ during heatwave, experts explain

Storing solar energy could be the biggest opportunity to strengthen grids, researchers say, as prices soared in Germany, France and Poland.

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Report reveals huge solar power potential of abandoned coal mines

“The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution.

Earth News

UK solar power hits record highs during sunniest spring ever

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.

Earth News

What is stalling Europe's transition to renewable electricity?

Over 1,700 gigawatts of renewable energy projects across 16 countries are stuck in the queue to be connected to the electricity grid.

Ecotech

What happened to the dream of a European supergrid?

In the wake of the widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal, experts revisit the case for a supergrid across Europe.

Ecotech

Solar has a ‘cybersecurity challenge’. Here’s what experts suggest

A new report maps solar systems’ cybersecurity weaknesses and how we can protect them.

Earth News

Did wind and solar really make Spain's power grid more vulnerable?

Investigations are ongoing into what went wrong with the electricity system, which impacted some 60 million people.

Earth News

Decarbonisation reduces trade risks for most countries, study finds

Trade-related risks to energy security decline on average by 19 per cent in net-zero scenarios.

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New Lego factory in Vietnam aims to use 100% clean energy

It is hoped that the factory’s 12,400 solar panels and energy storage system will help set a precedent for more sustainable manufacturing in Vietnam.

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World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?

Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.

Earth News

Renewable energy saw record growth in 2024 powered by China solar boom

UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be "Europe's economic engine-room".

Europe News

CommonEn: A Greek model for tackling energy poverty

In the Greek city of Ioannina, the CommonEn energy community provides a sustainable, renewable-powered solution to energy poverty.

Earth News

Solar energy is outshining coal: Where in Europe is making the most?

The EU's electricity transition has moved faster than anyone could have hoped for, but further progress cannot be taken for granted, experts say.

23 January 2025

Ecotech

Tiny British island is now home to the world’s most remote EV charger

The island of St Helena is hoping that better infrastructure will incentivise more people to move away from petrol and diesel-powered vehicles.

14 January 2025

Earth News

How did Germany reach a record green power mix in 2024?

Reducing coal usage and making permits easier has helped renewables become “the backbone of the system” in Germany.

Earth News

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.