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Green News

World's 'northernmost' solar panels to help Arctic community go green

Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, despite the region being plunged into darkness from early October until mid-February every year.

19/09/2023

Eco-Innovation

Is checking wind turbines for damage a job for robots?

Wind turbine maintenance could soon be carried out by drones and AI, improving costs and safety.

12/09/2023

Green News

World’s biggest wind turbine breaks record for power produced in a day

The world’s biggest wind turbine has broken the record for single-day power generation.

07/09/2023

Eco-Innovation

World’s biggest floating wind farm launches off coast of Norway

Oil giant Equinor is behind the project, but renewables still make up only a tiny fraction of its total energy production.

23/08/2023

Eco-Innovation

This giant wind turbine is helping to make Glastonbury even greener

Communities have the opportunity to host the turbine after its Glasto stint, under Octopus Energy’s ‘try before you buy’ scheme.

14/06/2023

Green News

Norway: Why wind energy should not come at the cost of Indigenous Sami

In Norway, Indigenous Sami protest outside prime minister's office against Europe's largest onshore wind farm

02/06/2023

Living

Can’t put solar panels on your home? Buy a bit of a solar park instead

Co-owning a wind farm or solar park could reduce your energy bills by 23 per cent and it's totally affordable. Here's how.

18/04/2023

Climate Now

Wind droughts: A threat to the booming North Sea wind power industry?

In partnership with Copernicus

Several EU countries are implementing ambitious plans to turn the North Sea into a green energy powerhouse. But what will happen if global warming causes wind speeds to drop?

17/04/2023

Eco-Innovation

Sweden smashes wind power record - but ‘backwards’ on climate

Sweden set a record for wind energy in February. Why is a climate report warning it’s ‘going backwards?’

28/03/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU industry to become greener & more independent

In our weekly review, we analyse the impact of the collapse of the US Silicon Valley Bank in the EU and the new roadmap for a cleaner European industry.

17/03/2023

United Kingdom

Euroviews. UK's plan to exploit the offshore wind boom has been blown off course

Britain is alone among the top ten countries leading the energy transition in lacking a domestic wind energy leader in the market. As a result, other European energy giants are reaping the benefits, Carla Subirana writes.

03/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

Could stripy wind turbines help to save birds from their blades?

We need to see like birds in order to protect them, say the ornithologists suggesting a ‘simple’ redesign.

01/03/2023

Green News

Wind turbines aren't to blame for whale deaths in the US, say experts

Why do some conservationists, and Donald Trump, think that wind turbines are killing marine mammals?

21/02/2023

Green News

England built 2 onshore wind turbines in 2022. We asked experts why

A former UK Prime Minister's decision has stalled the installation of onshore wind turbines in England.

08/02/2023

Economy

'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America.

19/01/2023

Green News

Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements discovered in Sweden

A Swedish mining company has discovered the largest deposit of rare earth elements, crucial to building electric vehicles. Swedish state-owned LKAB says the deposit can supply a "substantial part of Europe's needs", reducing its dependence on China.

13/01/2023

Green News

Finland boosted its wind power by 75% in 2022

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

12/01/2023

Europe News

Belgian scientists look to mass algae farming for future food reserves

Seaweed can be eaten by both humans and animals, providing significant opportunities as a source of food.

03/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

It may look rude but this 'skybrator' is producing clean energy

NIMBYism is one of biggest threats to the transition to renewable energy. So silent, small designs could make a big difference to installation rates.

02/12/2022

Eco-Innovation

‘A balancing act’: A wind turbine designer on how nature comes first

Wind turbines can often create unforeseen environmental problems. Here's how they're being adapted to take nature into account.

06/11/2022