Official report highlights potential of tidal lagoon technology

RenewableUK is welcoming a review of the benefits of tidal lagoon energy. The study was commissioned by the Government, and carried out by the former Energy Minister Charles Hendry.

South East Europe has vast renewable potential worth 740 GW, IRENA report finds

A new comprehensive study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), reveals the enormous potential of renewable energy in the South East Europe (SEE) region.

E.ON and IBC SOLAR to bring 7.45 megawatt solar farm into operation

In mid-January, IBC SOLAR, the PV systems and energy solutions provider, and E.ON Energie Deutschland will together put a 7.45 megawatt peak (MWp) solar farm into operation.

Hydrogen Council launched in Davos as 13 major companies join to promote hydrogen

Thirteen leading energy, transport and industrial companies chose the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland to launch the 'Hydrogen Council', a global initiative that provides a united vision and long-term ambition for using hydrogen to foster the ‘energy transition’ to sustainable energy.

New IRENA report details how renewables can decarbonise the energy sector and improve the lives of billions

IRENA has released its third edition of REthinking Energy, outlining key developments in the global renewable energy industry.

University solar research wins industry award

Sheffield Solar, based in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sheffield, has been awarded the Smart Solar Industry Award from Smart Solar UK.

Global solar PV capacity will approach 295 GW in 2016, says GlobalData

The global solar PV market is set to increase its installed capacity from approximately 225 Gigawatts in 2015 to 294.69 GW in 2016, and will see China remain the world’s largest market for annual solar PV installations, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.

Storage project trial a success in the UK

A two-year trial of the largest grid-scale battery in Britain has proved it can potentially transform the energy grid and play a major role in the transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Largest ever investment in off-grid solar: Lumos Global raises $90 million

Lumos Global, an off-grid solar firm operating in Nigeria, has announced $90 million in fundraising, the industry’s largest ever investment.

Siemens receives order for onshore wind project in South Korea

Siemens Wind Power has received an order to supply 17 direct drive wind turbines for the Uljin onshore wind power plant in Gyeongsangbuk province on the east coast of South Korea.