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New cameras show how many birds are killed by offshore wind turbines

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Ecotech

Mediterranean’s wind and solar plans surpass the US, finds analysis

More than 552 GW of utility-scale solar and wind projects have been announced, or are already under development, across the Mediterranean.

Travel News

How to book your spot on a cross-Channel sailboat this September

A week of trial crossings in the English Channel will link Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy.

Business

Washington to pay €1.06 billion to cancel RWE offshore wind leases

US President Donald Trump, long a critic of wind energy, has repeatedly dismissed wind turbines as unsightly and has labelled them an "economic and environmental disaster."

Earth News

Germany's ‘energy turnaround’ as wind and solar overtake fossil fuels

Despite several setbacks to electrification, Germany is expected to phase out coal much faster than originally planned.

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Ecotech

Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms

Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.

Ecotech

EU urged to explore ‘hybridisation’ to stop wasting clean energy

“Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.”

EU.XL

Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll

Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to expand energy storage, hoping to make clean power reliable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Earth News

Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the Kazakhstan accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy.

Climate

Trump declared war on renewables – but Americans aren’t listening

Donald Trump’s efforts to push polluting coal onto Americans appear to be failing, as more households opt for rooftop solar.

Earth News

EU electricity prices ranked – and it’s bad news for Germany

Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels.

Ecotech

Here’s why Europe’s heatwave is bad news for renewables - even solar

Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar.

Earth News

Lithuania has ‘fastest growing’ renewable electricity transition in EU

Lithuania’s rapid deployment of wind and solar power is helping the country strengthen its energy resilience and end its reliance on Russian fossil fuels.

Climate

Why batteries are changing the renewables debate

The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.

Earth News

Inside Europe’s struggle to set the record straight on wind power

Thousands of anti-wind social media posts have been analysed, as researchers warn that Europe’s energy security could be threatened.

Earth News

Why Europe’s negative electricity prices won’t lower your bills

Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment.

Earth News

The EU is betting on direct air capture – is it a bad investment?

Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment?