Italy clings to coal-powered plants as EU countries shield from Iran war with renewables
Italy will postpone the permanent shutdown of its coal-fired power plants until 2038, 13 years later than the…
Inside the struggle to build Europe’s largest solar farm as €916 million project hit with delays
Published on 03/04/2026 – 10:00 GMT+2 Plans to build what would become Europe’s largest solar farm have been…
Analysis: How ‘plug-in solar’ can save UK homes £1,100 on energy bills
Plug-in solar panels could save a typical UK household £1,100 over their 15-year lifetime, according to Carbon Brief…
A ‘failed experiment’? Biofuels under the spotlight as EU scrambles for alternative energy
Biofuels are being touted as the solution to Europe’s dwindling oil supplies, as the war on Iran continues…
The Sunniest, Windiest Country Announces Renewables Project to Power 6 Million Homes
Wind turbines at Zaafarana, Egypt – credit, Hatem Moushir CC BY-SA 3.0. The Land of the Nile has…
World’s tallest wind turbine being built in Germany’s former coal mining region
In a region of Germany once dominated by coal mines, a remarkable pivot to clean energy is underway.…
Europe’s energy grid can’t keep up with the renewables boom. Which country will suffer the most?
Bottlenecks triggered by Europe’s outdated energy grid are putting more than 120 GW of anticipated renewables at risk.…
Is global population pushing Earth to the breaking point? Scientists warn of a growing planetary crisis |
While the notion that we might be approaching Earth’s maximum, or its breaking point, has previously been associated…
Australians expected to generate more solar panel waste each year by 2030, inquiry hears
The annual level of solar panel waste generated in Australia is expected to grow by 30,000 tonnes by…
Could the war in Iran reshape the future of energy?
The Iran war is causing the biggest energy shock in decades, with still no end in sight. As…
Strait of Hormuz shutdown: What implications for Europe, for how long and how high can prices go?
Military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran in a joint effort — followed by retaliatory…
Iran war sparks renewables boom as Europeans rush to buy solar, heat pumps and EVs
The case for green energy looks stronger than ever, as the war on Iran continues to highlight the…