Renewable Energy

Keep up to date with the latest renewable energy news, research papers and developments from around the world.

5 Things You Need to Know in Using a Solar Pump Inverter

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A solar pump inverter is a crucial component of solar-powered water pumping systems. It is designed to convert sunlight energy into electrical power to...

Major UK power plant ‘Drax’ to become carbon negative by 2030

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A major British power plant, Drax, has pledged to become carbon negative by 2030. The plant, located in North Yorkshire, used to run exclusively on...
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Combine solar and agricultural farming to meet energy demand

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Many crops can thrive just as well, if not better, under solar panels. Realizing this has led scientists to look into how to combine...

Alstom win world’s largest order for hydrogen-powered trains

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By winning the world's largest tender for hydrogen-powered trains, Alstom is on track to help Germany green its rail industry. Fahme, a subsidiary of Rhein-Main...
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FPL announces plans for America’s largest community solar power program

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FPL has announced plans for the biggest community solar power program in America. FPL (Florida Power & Light Company) filed a proposal with the...
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Sir Richard Branson proposes strategy to combat climate change

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Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson, proposed a strategy to combat climate change. He shared his vision for a Clean Energy Dividend which he hopes...
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Wales plans to have 100% renewable energy by 2035, says IWA

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The IWA (Institute of Welsh Affairs) has a plan to have Wales using 100% renewable energy by 2035. It has published a study on...
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E.ON decommissions Blyth, Britain’s first offshore wind farm

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E.ON says it is decommissioning Blyth, the UK's first offshore wind farm. The wind farm's two 2-megawatt turbines were the country's first offshore wind...
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Better solar cells from light from an exotic crystal semiconductor

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Researchers have discovered a new way to control light that comes from exotic crystal semiconductors. They say their new way could lead to more...
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MGE wind farm near Saratoga, Iowa is operational

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The MGE 66 MW wind farm near Saratoga in Iowa is now operational. MGE (Madison Gas and Electric) is a primary subsidiary of MGE...