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World’s renewable energy capacity grew at record pace in 2023

IEA report says 50% growth last year keeps hope of achieving Cop28 climate target of tripling clean energy capacity

The Guardian - UK

UK Unveils Plans For 'Biggest Nuclear Power Expansion In 70 Years'

The UK government on Thursday announced plans for what it said was the country's "biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.

International Business Times

UK government sets out plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’

Ministers hope to build fleet of reactors to meet quarter of electricity demand by 2050 but critics highlight long delays and rising costs

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APSRTC relies on green energy to cut costs by installing solar plants in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu

What’s the Best 2024 Buy out of These 3 Coal Stocks?

Despite the intensified focus on eco-friendly energy alternatives, the rising demand for coal – facilitated by its affordability and easy transportation and storage capabilities – fortifies its anticipated growth trajectory. Given this scenario, let’s assess the prospects of coal stocks Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU), Hallador Energy (HNRG), and China Shenhua…

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UK Launches Europe's First Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel Production Plan To End Russian Fuel Dominance

The UK has launched a unique nuclear fuel production programme called the HALEU programme which powers nuclear reactors previously fueled by Russian fuel, fulfilling its COP28 promise of reducing Russian fuel dominance.

International Business Times UK

Renewable projects, not fossil fuels, are being vetoed under Australia’s crap environmental laws

The Albanese government’s decision to block Victoria’s wind farm plant wasn’t a bad one. But it’s not a consistent one either.

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Small-scale solar has key benefits, and one critical weakness, over large solar farms

A new study shows size matters in solar energy. The first ever life-cycle analysis comparing big and small solar photovoltaic systems has concluded that small-scale solar systems are in fact better for the environment than even the largest, and most efficient, solar farm.

The Conversation

Hottest year ever, what can be done? Plenty: more renewables and nuclear, less methane and meat

The shattering of global annual heat records last year is prompting people to ask: what can be done

The Independent UK

Norway Greenlights Deep-sea Mining Exploration

Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and scientists' warnings about the uncertain environmental impact.

International Business Times

France To Build 14 New Nuclear Power Plants By 2050

Emmanuel Macron's government wants to expand the country's massive nuclear power fleet.

International Business Times

Ghana's electricity crisis is holding the country back - how it got here

For well over a decade Ghana was exalted as one of the most promising and fastest growing economies on the continent.

The Conversation

Offshore windfarm boss says Tanya Plibersek’s block on turbine plant at port won’t delay project

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan says ‘appropriate mitigations’ can be put in place to protect wetlands

The Guardian - AU

South Africa's new plan to end power cuts is seriously flawed. Here's why

South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power.

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The Independent UK

GE spinoff to fill massive order for turbines to power Western Hemisphere's largest wind project

One of the world's largest renewable energy developers will be getting hundreds of wind turbines from General Electric spinoff GE Vernova as part of a record equipment order and long-term service deal

The Guardian - UK

EDF Energy plans to extend life of four UK nuclear power plants

French energy company to invest a further £1.3bn in its British nuclear fleet up to 2026

AAP

NT accelerates giga-scale green hydrogen production hub

Priority status for a solar-powered hydrogen plant promises to bring hundreds of jobs to Darwin's energy precinct and shift an emerging export market up a gear.

International Business Times

France Drops Renewables Targets In New Energy Bill

Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables.

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Legal bid to put wind up 100-turbine island farm plan

A community group has lodged a legal challenge to controversial plans for a 100-turbine wind farm on a remote island.

The Conversation

Canada's Impact Assessment Act must be both Constitutional and ensure a sustainable future

Behind closed doors in Ottawa, Canadian government officials are drafting amendments to their advanced but controversial 2019 Impact Assessment Act, the country’s main tool for assessing major projects that can include big dams, pipelines and mines.

The Conversation

As Australia's net zero transition threatens to stall, rooftop solar could help provide the power we need

Australia is not rolling out clean energy projects nearly fast enough to reach the Australian government’s target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030. A huge build of solar and wind farms, transmission lines and big batteries is needed. But progress is challenged by the scale required, community resistance to new…

The Conversation

Gigantic solar farms of the future might impact how much solar power can be generated on the other side of the world

The Sun’s energy is effectively limitless. While resources such as coal or gas are finite, if you are able to capture and use solar power it doesn’t prevent anyone else from also using as much sunshine as they need.

The Guardian - UK

Factchecked: the UK government’s claims about North Sea oil and gas

Rishi Sunak says the policy shift towards fossil fuels will lower bills and is backed by independent advisers. Is he right?

The Guardian - UK

Three energy firms allowed to force-fit prepayment meters again

EDF, Octopus and Scottish Power given green light by Ofgem to install devices in Great Britain under strict new rules

The Guardian - UK

Britain is crying out for more investment. Here’s why Labour shouldn’t worry about spending big

Investing in projects such as green schemes could boost growth and make public finances more sustainable. In other words, it’s a no-brainer, says economist Carsten Jung

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