The Latest Breaking News on Renewable energy

As Australia’s electricity supply shifts to clean energy, a big challenge is looming. How do we “keep the lights on” as big coal plants close, and a far-flung network of wind and solar generators replaces them?

A peak industry body has sounded the alarm over the pace of investment in renewable energy generation and storage, with Australia set to miss the 2030 target.

More electricity demand and lower than usual generation from two renewable sources raises questions about climate targets

Before biomass firm is promised a penny extra from billpayers, Ed Miliband should commission a review of its business model

Africa’s nuclear energy ambitions face significant challenges as experts question whether the continent’s infrastructure can support such a leap. Industry leaders from the US and Africa's nuclear energy sector are meeting in Nairobi this week to discuss how to move forward.

For many, solar power makes sense. But some big companies are preying on people with expensive plans

Campaigners hail Labour’s ‘proactive approach’ after series of policy U-turns under Conservatives

Energy regulator’s investigation found ‘inadequate data governance’ over sourcing of wood to fuel power station

A quarter of all the energy China consumes now comes from non-carbon sources, according to research published Thursday, as Beijing rapidly pivots its huge economy to a greener footing.