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.

16 May 2021

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.

15 April 2021

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.

6 April 2021

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.

23 March 2021

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.

5 February 2021

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.

19 November 2020

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.

27 August 2020

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.

21 August 2020

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.

14 August 2020

Ecotech

The London Underground could soon run on 100% renewable energy

The Tube is about to go green.

17 July 2020

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.

6 July 2020

Earth News

City of Sydney now runs on 100% renewable energy

Local wind and solar farms to power much of Sydney as Australia moves towards total carbon neutrality.

1 July 2020

Earth News

€9 billion competition in Scotland will redefine wind power

Companies with innovative plans for wind farms can now bid for the multi-billion euro investment.

10 June 2020

Earth News

UK blown away as huge new wind farm will soon power 170,000 homes

50 wind turbines will be erected in Scotland, expected to save 300,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

28 April 2020

USA

Fact check: Were Trump's wind energy claims a load of hot air?

Trump said wind turbines caused pollution, killed birds and cut property prices. Was he right?

24 December 2019

United Kingdom

World’s largest offshore wind farm opens in Irish Sea

The wind farm covers an area the size of about 20,000 football pitches.

6 September 2018