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03 07 2019 | 08:51

Global heating to inflict more droughts on Africa as well as floods.

New UK research predicts extremes of weather will hit food production. Global heating could bring many more bouts of severe drought as well as increased flooding to Africa than previously forecast,…

02 07 2019 | 15:06

What is the EKOenergy ecolabel?

EKOenergy is a nonprofit and international ecolabel for renewable electricity and gas. The ecolabel is hosted by Finnish Association for Nature Conservation and was launched in February 2013 with the…

02 07 2019 | 12:32

US generates more electricity from renewables than coal for first time ever.

In April, renewables provided 23% compared to coal’s 20% ‘The fate of coal has been sealed. The market has spoken’ The US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the…

01 07 2019 | 09:56

Europe’s biggest subsidy-free solar project’ nears completion in Portugal.

Chinese manufacturer Jetion Solar has supplied 221 MW of its polycrystalline modules to the scheme, which is being developed by Irish firm WElink Energy with state-owned China National Building…

01 07 2019 | 09:39

Zurich Insurance Group to use 100% renewable energy by 2022.

Insurer signs up to United Nations’ business pledge to limit global warming. Zurich has become the first insurer to commit to the UN Global Compact Business Ambition Pledge that aims to limit…

01 07 2019 | 09:16

The heat is on.

With some places expecting to be hit with air temperatures of over 40°C in the next days, much of Europe is in the grip of a heatwave – and one that is setting record highs for June. According to…

30 06 2019 | 09:00

Germany and Spain to be the solar flag bearers.

Traditional power Germany and a rejuvenated Spain will top the chart for new capacity additions as Europe prepares to hit more than 250 GW of new PV by 2024. Small scale systems for self-consumption…

30 06 2019 | 08:55

One-sixth of global economy under net zero commitments, finds report.

A report published by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that almost one-sixth of global GDP is contributed to by nations, regions and cities that have committed to net zero…

30 06 2019 | 08:51

Wind to dominate renewables growth over the coming decade, Fitch says.

Green energy and natural gas will have similar proportions in the power generation mix, but coal will prevail. Non-hydro renewables, led by wind and solar, will reach 2.4 terawatt of installed…

29 06 2019 | 15:49

The first serious solar car is here: Lightyear One.

Netherlands-based EV startup Lightyear has released a prototype for its first solar-powered, long-range EV. Is the car really the environmental dream it’s pitched as? We are partnering with the sun…

29 06 2019 | 08:26

Job losses caused by shift to green energy is a myth, Irena chief says.

Francesco La Camera said many more jobs will be created than lost. The fear of major job losses in traditional fossil fuel industries as the world shifts to renewable energy is a myth, the chief of…

28 06 2019 | 09:15

Techno Economics of PV Systems Workshop – September 18 & 19, 2019.

About the Workshop The two-day workshop on Techno Economics of PV Systems will train professionals in designing in-house PV systems and carrying out their feasibility study in terms of cost, energy…

28 06 2019 | 08:38

Young African researchers to help address critical gaps in the understanding of African climate system.

Naivasha, Kenya, 6 June, 2019 (ECA) - Climate change poses major developmental challenges for the African continent, but through research and innovation, climate change can also create opportunities…

28 06 2019 | 08:07

Boots switches to brown paper bags to cut plastic pollution.

Boots has announced a switch to brown paper bags in a bid to cut plastic pollution. Boots has become the first national pharmacy, health and beauty retailer in the UK to ban plastic bags in all of…

28 06 2019 | 08:05

Burberry commits to reducing emissions with new Science-Based Target.

Burberry has revealed their new Science Based Target to expand their ambition for a more sustainable future. The high end fashion brand has set two new Science Based Targets, building on the…

27 06 2019 | 17:24

Renewables for global peace and security in an age of cyberwar.

On the occasion of the Bonn Climate Change Conference, June 17 - 27, Eurosolar calls for a long overdue emergency response: The massive deployment of decentralised renewable energy systems. The most…

27 06 2019 | 10:09

Solar for every building in Europe.

SolarPower Europe has unveiled its new campaign: all new and renovated buildings in the EU should have solar installed – on residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

26 06 2019 | 17:40

'Tax us more': A group of US billionaires is calling for a wealth tax.

Some of America's richest people are urging US presidential candidates to back a wealth tax on the super-rich. "Tax us more!" was the message on Monday from about 20 super-wealthy Americans who…

25 06 2019 | 15:03

US-UK tie-up to offer zinc hybrid storage.

US energy storage company Eos is working with UK start-up Bryt Energy to develop and roll out a zinc hybrid battery. The technology will be tested under UK conditions before being targeted at…

25 06 2019 | 14:59

Firms reach renewable energy deal to provide mini-grid power solutions to Nigeria.

Schneider Electric signs Renewable energy MOU with EM-ONE Energy Solutions.  In a bid to create an African mini-grid industry involving decentralized electricity generation and distribution networks…