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Ørsted up 5% as US judge clears restart of stalled US wind farm

Shares in the Danish energy firm rose about 5% after a federal court granted a preliminary injunction, allowing construction on the offshore wind project to resume.

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Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why

Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.

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Trump tried to boost polluting fuel in 2025. Experts say it won’t work

“Trump’s effort to... harm clean energy just isn’t enough to offset the natural advantages it has,” says one expert.

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Why Denmark is the most climate ambitious country

Denmark announces incredibly ambitious climate targets at this year’s COP30

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Future energy demand demands diverse, resilient systems, says IEA

Renewable energy, led by solar power, will grow faster than any other major source in the next few years, the annual outlooks says.

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World breaks renewable energy record but still behind climate targets

Record-breaking progress on renewable energy alone will not prevent global warming from exceeding 1.5℃, a new report warns.

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Solar power named the world’s cheapest energy source

Solar energy is now so cheap it costs as little as €0.023 to produce one unit of power, a new study has found.

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Renewables overtake coal as biggest global source of electricity

The authors say it's a sign that renewables can keep up the pace with the growing appetite for electricity worldwide.

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Ørsted shares jump after US court decision unblocks windmill project

A judge lifted the Trump administration’s pause on construction of a nearly complete offshore wind farm in New England, one of the Danish energy company’s flagship projects.

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Ørsted proceeds with share sale at 67% discount to raise capital

Danish offshore wind energy company Ørsted is facing financial uncertainty after the Trump administration derailed its US projects.

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Trump plans to block two Iberdrola wind farms off Massachusetts coast

President Donald Trump plans to block two Iberdrola wind farms off the US coast, a new step by the president in his fight against renewable energy.

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Ørsted sees shares plunge as US halts work on offshore wind farm

The world's biggest offshore wind farm developer Ørsted saw its shares dive into the double-digit losses as the company’s Revolution Wind project received a stop-work order from the US authorities. This comes at a testing moment for the company's finances.

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China’s emissions may have peaked as solar energy surges

New data shows china's carbon emissions fell in early 2025, raising hopes the country may have peaked ahead of its 2030 target.

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Change blows over the Baltic Sea as Poland bets on offshore wind

Poland’s energy transition gains pace as renewables surpass coal and offshore wind becomes a priority.

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Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its environmental impact

Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact. Let's take a look at the fine print.

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Trump cancels development of new offshore wind projects

Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.

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Is wind power really a ‘con job’? Fact-checking Trump’s latest claims

US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of wind energy during a visit to Scotland, calling turbines ugly, costly, and harmful to wildlife.

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Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, UN report shows

The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday.

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World’s largest sand battery starts slashing emissions in Finnish town

The 15 metres wide battery can store a month's heat demand in summer - how does it work?

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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.