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01 02 2020 | 11:37

EDF JV unleashes 105MW Verdant in India.

Wind farm built with SITAC Group is located in the state of Gujarat and comprises 50 turbines EDF Renewables and SITAC Group have commissioned the 105MW Verdant wind farm in India. Verdant is…

01 02 2020 | 11:36

San Diego Zoo Global and EDF Renewables North America Announce On-Site Operation of Battery Energy Storage.

SAN DIEGO – EDF Renewables North America and San Diego Zoo Global today announced the operation of a 1-megawatt (MW)/4-megawatt hour (MWh) battery storage facility located on San Diego Zoo’s property…

01 02 2020 | 10:56

Lawyers challenge government over gas plant.

Lawyers challenge UK Government approval of Europe’s largest gas plant. ClientEarth has launched a High Court challenge against a UK decision to greenlight what would be Europe’s largest new gas…

01 02 2020 | 10:29

Australia fires: State of emergency declared for Canberra region.

Authorities in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) have declared a state of emergency as massive bushfires rage south of Canberra. It is the worst fire threat to the territory in nearly two…

31 01 2020 | 16:36

Adidas reinforces sustainability commitment with use of recycled polyester.

Adidas has announced a new wave of sustainability commitments for 2020. The clothing brand has revealed that in 2020, for the first time, more than half of the polyester used in adidas products will…

31 01 2020 | 16:28

This is how Europe is paving the way for a sustainable, green future.

Between 2007 and 2017, the volume of renewable energy produced in the European Union’s 28 member states rose by 64%. That energy comes from diverse sources, from the burning of wood and biomass to…

31 01 2020 | 12:45

Dates Shifted for Africa Climate Week in Kampala: 20 to 24 April 2020.

Bonn/Kampala,  - In consultation with the secretariat of UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Republic of Uganda has decided to move the dates of the upcoming Africa Climate Week to 20 to 24 April 2020.…

30 01 2020 | 12:23

Rolls-Royce plans mini nuclear reactors by 2029.

Mini nuclear reactors could be generating power in the UK by the end of the decade. Manufacturer Rolls-Royce has told the BBC's Today programme that it plans to install and operate factory-built…

30 01 2020 | 12:14

East Africa's battles devastating locust swarms.

There's growing alarm in East Africa about huge swarms of desert locusts which are spreading across the region. The swarms have been destroying vegetation, forcing farmers into desperate measures.…

29 01 2020 | 17:35

Floating solar housing estate with intelligent energy management.

The energy supply for the buildings of a floating solar settlement in Amsterdam is based on a joint energy management system. This enables the entire neighbourhood to act as one integrated system.

29 01 2020 | 17:09

Greener NHS campaign launched to tackle climate emergency.

The National Health Service (NHS) in England has unveiled a new campaign to help tackle the climate emergency. The NHS say the health and care system in England is responsible for an estimated 4-5%…

29 01 2020 | 16:53

UK needs 400,000 extra jobs to power 2050 net-zero commitment.

A new report by the National Grid has revealed that the UK will need 400,000 extra jobs to reach the net-zero goal by 2050. The Net-Zero Energy Workforce Report has highlighted the urgent demand for…

27 01 2020 | 08:04

Climate change pushes investors to take their temperature.

LONDON - Move over revenue growth and dividend payouts: it’s time to take your portfolio’s temperature. Policymakers are pushing investors to do more to ensure their portfolio choices help to meet…

27 01 2020 | 07:58

UK could tap into Africa's $24bn market for off-grid solar power.

UK investors could seize a $24bn investment opportunity by helping to connect millions of people without access to electricity to off-grid home solar power systems. The market for pay-as-you-go home…

27 01 2020 | 07:25

Eskom paying 10-times more for diesel than what renewable energy costs.

Eskom is currently paying multiple times more for diesel-generated electricity than the price of renewable energy – and it is completely unnecessary. This is the view of Dennis Dykes, chief…

25 01 2020 | 08:09

Prof. Santamouris: Decreasing temperature and energy poverty in our cities.

Through High-Performance Architecture, Professor Mattheos Santamouris tackles problems affecting most of the population of the world.     9 January 2020 UNSW Sydney

24 01 2020 | 09:54

New solar power source and storage developed.

A new form of combined solar power generation and storage is being developed for the UK. It couples thin, flexible, lighter solar sheets with energy storage to power buildings or charge vehicles off…

23 01 2020 | 13:37

Unsafe levels of radiation found in Chernobyl crops.

The effects of the explosive 1986 disaster can still be seen in nearby crops. Crops grown near the Chernobyl nuclear site in Ukraine are still contaminated with radiation from the explosive 1986…

22 01 2020 | 09:07

UN finds that prospects for economic growth in 2020 hinge on reducing trade disputes and uncertainty.

1 in 5 countries will see per capita incomes stagnate or decline this year.

21 01 2020 | 09:21

Vestas plans 'zero-waste turbines' by 2040.

Vestas plans to eliminate non-recyclable waste from the manufacturing, operation and decommissioning of its wind turbines by 2040, becoming the first turbine maker to announce such a target. The…