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Tidal energy could help the UK reach net-zero but is it too expensive?

Harnessing the power of the ocean could be a gamechanger for this island nation but investment is needed to make tidal energy projects cheaper.

Earth News

Couple wins over €100k claiming symptoms of 'wind turbine syndrome'

From nausea to heart irregularities, the Belgian couple purport to both have experienced the same symptoms for a number of years.

Ecotech

Renewable energy will never be 100% green, says expert

Professor Jacques Treiner explains that other energy-exhausting factors like the manufacturing of wind turbines, mean that clean energy isn't completely sustainable.

Earth News

Norwegian wind farms violate rights of reindeer herders, says court

Norway's Supreme Court has ruled that two western wind farms have illegally encroached on the grazing land of Sámi reindeer herders.

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Ecotech

This recyclable wind turbine will be a TV in 30 years

The world's first recyclable wind turbine blade has been invented, making wind turbines fully recyclable for the first time.

Germany

Wind turbine collapses hours before official launch in Germany

Police are investigating why the 240-metre-high turbine collapsed just hours before it was due to be officially inaugurated.

My Europe Series

Germany's energy transition is at the heart of the 2021 federal election

One of the main questions in Germany’s election battle is how the country can manage its energy transition. Major political parties back solar and wind solutions, but red tape and angry locals are slowing down change.

My Europe Series

Recycling turbine blades: the Achilles heel of wind power

In this episode of Unreported Europe, Monica Pinna investigates the latest controversy engulfing the wind power sector - - the recycling of turbine blades. We’re looking at how the market and researchers are pushing for higher sustainability. That's coming up on Unreported Europe

Ecotech

Old wind turbines are being reborn as bridges in Ireland

Decommissioned wind turbine blades are a recycling nightmare, inspiring inventive solutions like turning them into bridges.

Ecotech

Are ‘tulip turbines’ the answer to energy eyesores?

The artistic shape is the key for these vertical turbines to be more effective than traditional models.

Ecotech

Facebook global operations are now supported by 100% renewable energy

The tech giant has reached a huge environmental milestone and is celebrating by connecting people on Earth Day.

Ecotech

Is this the ‘safest, most powerful wind turbine in the world’?

Powerpods are portable wind turbines which claim to be cheaper and more efficient than solar panels.

Ecotech

Where are the UK’s renewable energy 'deserts'?

An eye-opening report into small-scale renewables shows vast swathes of the British isles are in the dark.

Denmark

Denmark to build world's first energy island in the North Sea

As part of its ambitious carbon emissions reduction targets, Denmark plans to create a €28-billion wind power island.

Europe News

Wind of change? EU wants big increase in offshore renewables by 2050

Brussels wants to increase Europe’s offshore wind capacity from 12 gigawatts (GW) now to 60 GW by 2030 and 300 GW by 2050.

Earth News

Why are wind turbines being painted black?

A single blade on some turbines at a wind farm in Norway has received an interesting paint job.

Earth News

Young people call for more green jobs in the UK on Earth Overshoot Day

They performed in the shadow of the UK's first commercial wind farm.

Earth News

Europe now gets 21% of its electricity from solar and wind

Globally 10% of all energy was produced by solar panels and wind turbines in the first half of 2020.

Ecotech

The London Underground could soon run on 100% renewable energy

The Tube is about to go green.

Earth News

Why shrimps are being turned into batteries to store renewable energy

It turns out shrimp shells are being used in a new, innovative way by scientists.