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Rooftop solar to be nation's largest energy generator

Following the closure of the Liddell power station in April, rooftop solar will become the country's biggest power generator, according to new analysis.

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France among EU countries uniting to boost nuclear power

Eleven European Union nations on Tuesday agreed to "strengthen cooperation" on nuclear energy, which they said would help Europe move away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels. But several member states are fiercely opposed, with Germany and Spain leading the criticism.

Radio France Internationale

Solar to soon offer grid more capacity than coal, consultancy says

Almost one-third of homes have panels, the highest in the world, says SunWiz, and will soon outpace capacity from coal

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The £800m-plus floating windfarm plans for the Celtic Sea

Joint venture Floventis are behind plans for the project off the Pembrokeshire coast with capacity to power 200,000 homes

Birmingham Post

Sun, wind aplenty, Spain vies to lead EU in green hydrogen

Spain is building on its reputation in renewable energy to position itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen

The Independent UK

France seeks 'pro-nuclear alliance' for EU energy talks

France is planning a meeting in Sweden on Tuesday with 12 other European Union countries, with the aim of building an alliance of states to advocate for nuclear power in EU energy policies.

Radio France Internationale

Campaigners fear government will drop onshore windfarm promise in England

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall leads letter to secretaries of state voicing concerns government will renege on promises to lift ban

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EnergyAustralia blames $1bn loss on ‘unprecedented conditions’ amid supply issues at coal plants

Energy company says it is ‘well placed’ to take advantage of ‘remaining opportunities’ during the exit from fossil fuels

The Guardian - AU

Workers 'served maggot-infested steaks' threaten to quit hydro energy project

Snowy Hydro workers are considering quitting the renewable energy project, according to union bosses, who suggested that prisoners are served better food than staff at the New South Wales site

Daily Mirror

Could imitating volcanos fix the climate crisis? Science is spilt

The controversial theory of solar geoengineering is at the centre of a growing body of climate research in Asia.

Al Jazeera

Government promises 'energy independence' for UK in move away from fossil fuels

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps said the UK will rely more on nuclear and renewable energy in a bid to lower wholesale electricity prices

Chronicle Live

'Maggot-infested' meals served to Snowy Hydro workers

The Australian Workers' Union says there are serious safety issues on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project and that workers have been served food infested with maggots.

AAP

UK energy minister blames Labour for soaring energy bills

Graham Stuart refuses to apologise for rising bills and blames Labour government – last in office in 2010

The Guardian - UK

Energy price cap explained - what is it, what does it mean and who sets it?

The rising cost of energy has been making headlines for months, but for many people, it’s just as confusing as the first time they heard it

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Hydrogen From Seawater: Australian Research Team Says It's Cracked It

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia say that they've found a way to create hydrogen from seawater.

The Independent UK

Germany seeks to link all wind parks in North Sea

Germany wants to set up a new power line network to connect its own offshore wind parks with those of its North Sea neighbors in order to eliminate bottlenecks in the European energy market

Birmingham Post

Orsted launches record apprenticeship recruitment campaign in Grimsby

Largest cohort of wind turbine technicians sought, with huge interest anticipated in 18 new roles

Chronicle Live

Sunderland unveil environmental plans to become UK's first net-zero club by 2040

The Black Cats have announced plans to go green

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Birmingham Post

First Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor arrives on site in Somerset

The plant’s developer, French energy giant EDF, said the delivery marked a ‘significant milestone’ for one of Europe’s largest construction projects

The Guardian - UK

Pressure on Hunt as energy bills will rise despite fall in price cap

Consumers will pay more because 1 April is also date for reduction of government support

Evening Standard

Greta Thunberg joins protesters blocking Norway energy ministry over wind farms

Greta Thunberg joined protesters blocking access to Norway’s energy ministry on Monday - in protest against the “unacceptable” placement of wind farms.

Evening Standard

Pressure grows on Jeremy Hunt to keep energy support as bills set to rise by £500

The Chancellor is being called on to act as households face the dual blow of rising bills and the end of the energy bills support scheme

The National (Scotland)

Wind, wave, and solar: The science behind why Scotland is so energy rich

WE often hear about how Scotland is responsible for a significant chunk of Europe’s renewable potential and how the country could lead an energy…

Wales Online

Energy bills set to rise despite expected reduction in Ofgem’s price cap

The energy cost for households is due to increase as various government support schemes come to an end

Newcastle Herald

Why aren't we more worried about turbines off Newcastle's coast?

I hope my fears are unfounded but common sense suggests to an oldie like me that these issues should be taken into account.

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