HELSINKI (Reuters) - Google GOOGL.O said it has signed a 10-year deal to buy renewable energy from three new wind farms that are being built in Finland and which will power one of its data centers.

The Australian renewable energy industry will install more than 10 gigawatts of new solar and wind power during 2018 and 2019. If that rate is maintained, Australia would reach 50% renewables in 2025.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's Victoria state on Tuesday agreed to back six new wind and solar farms to help meet a target of getting 25 percent of its power from renewables by 2020, just weeks after a year-long attempt at crafting a national energy policy collapsed.

Homeowners could apply for a 50 per cent rebate on installation of a battery storage unit if they have solar panels already installed, under the election commitment.

The Spanish government is exploring ways to persuade investors to finance a 100 billion-euro ($116 billion) transformation of its energy system as it tries to move beyond past policy mistakes that led to widespread losses and lawsuits.

Along with reducing emissions, India must promote the capturing of emissions to become the world leader in climate change mitigation