Maharashtra Announces $400 Million Off-grid Solar Power Programme

One of India’s largest states has announced a comprehensive off-grid solar power policy with a target to add 200 MW capacity over the next five years.

Facebook Announces Green, Open Compute Data Center in Ireland

The social media giant is set to open its second data center in Europe with server tech from the Open Compute Project.

Denmark got 42% of its electricity from wind last year, smashing the world record

Denmark produced an unheard-of 42 percent of its electricity from wind turbines in 2015, according to official figures , setting a new world record for wind energy generation.

KYOCERA TCL Solar Begins Construction on 13.7MW Floating Solar Power Plant

In a joint venture, Kyocera Corporation and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation announced today that Kyocera TCL Solar LLC has started construction of the world's largest*1 13.7 megawatt (MW) floating solar power plant on the Yamakura Dam reservoir, managed by the Public Enterprises Agency of Chiba Prefecture in Japan for industrial water services.

A Massive Solar Power Plant Is Taking Shape in the Sahara Desert

Construction for the first phase of Morocco's Noor 1 power plant is nearing completion. Once complete in 2020, the solar farm will be the largest of its kind in the world. But even now, the plant's half-million solar mirrors are already visible from space.

Scientists are trialling 'hydricity' - a new power source that combines solar energy and hydrogen

  • 16 Dec 2015

An international team of scientists has come up with a new type of energy system they're calling 'hydricity', which combines the power of sunlight with hydrogen fuel.

Tata Power Solar commissions world's largest rooftop solar array

The 12 MW installation will be built across eight sheltered venues at a single premise at the R.S.S.B. Educational & Environmental Society in Amritsar, India.

Here's the First Airport to Run on 100% Solar Power

Cochin International in southern India is the world's first airport to be run solely on power from the sun. It became totally energy self-sufficient in August. How's it holding up?

Bangladesh Approves 200 MW Solar Power Project By SunEdison

The Government of Bangladesh has approved construction of a huge solar power project which is expected to play a critical role in the country achieving its renewable energy targets.

What Countries Are The Most Energy Efficient?

As global energy use rises, some nations are ramping up their energy efficiency. So which countries use the least amount of energy?

Denmark Just Produced 140% Of Its Electricity Needs Via Wind Power

On Thursday, high winds allowed Denmark to meet all of its electricity needs, with plenty to spare for neighboring countries.

Kenya's latest geothermal project sets a new world record | ESI-Africa.com

  • 30 Oct 2015

In East Africa, Kenya is currently utilising temporary geothermal wellheads as another source of clean energy.

Denmark announces plans to produce 100% of its energy from renewable sources by 2050

Here at Inhabitat, we are big fans of Denmark. Not only did they give the world Lego, but they have been innovative green designers and supporters of renewable energy. This week, the Danish government once again threw down the energy gauntlet by pledging to supply 35% of its total energy from renewables by 2020 and 100% by 2050.

Scotland announces £103 million fund for renewables

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“Renewable energy is the future: nuclear energy is the past,” says Greenpeace

Panorama - ?Renewable energy is the future: nuclear energy is the past,? says Greenpeace - Renewable Energy Magazine, at the heart of clean energy journalism