Climate & Energy

Climate & Energy

Lessons from Denmark – the world leader in climate action

The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.

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The pace of the global energy transition has been vastly underestimated, RMI analysis shows

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Renewables meet 82% of Portugal’s electricity needs in first half of 2024

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No rooftop? No problem: Inside Germany’s ‘balcony solar’ boom

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The EU got more than 50% of its electricity from renewables in first half of 2024

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Renewables will overtake coal as world’s biggest power source next year — IEA

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These companies are harnessing heat from people and data centres to cut emissions

For heat recovery schemes to be efficient, the various businesses involved need to be located close to each other to minimise heat losses.

Climate & Energy

Germany’s coal consumption continues to fall sharply

In the first nine months of 2024, the consumption of hard coal in power plants fell by 39% compared to the same period the previous year.

Climate & Energy

Sheep on solar farms may produce better quality wool, study suggests

"Some parameters even indicate an improvement in wool quality, although conclusive benefits require further long-term measurement."

Climate & Energy

Vuka Group’s commitment to transformative green projects | Partner content

Vuka's Green Economy Hub is an online resource focused on ongoing initiatives, active investors, and sustainability projects in Africa.

Climate & Energy

The EU got 52% of its electricity from renewables in second quarter of 2024

Nuclear generation was up slightly and comprised 24% of the mix, meaning clean sources made up 76% of the bloc's total electrical output.

Climate & Energy, Social Development

Octopus Energy now lets homes donate their excess solar to those who need it

Instead of selling excess energy into the grid, customers can choose to gift it instead.