World's largest offshore windfarm in Yorkshire approved by UK government

The farm, off the coast of Grimsby, will span 480km2 and provide power to 1.8M homes.

Elon Musk's Next Big Innovation: Solar Roofs

Can Elon Musk revolutionize the way we think about roofs too? He certainly hopes so.

Scotland's wind turbines generated 106% of the country's electricity last Sunday

On Aug. 7, Scotland’s wind turbines produced 106 percent of the electricity used nationwide on that day.

This Is How the World's Poor Are Pioneering the Future of Energy

A renewable energy revolution is sweeping the developing world in which the world’s poorest are becoming pioneers in renewable energy and the smart grids of the future.

Australian ‘Tesla Town’ gives a glimpse into future sustainable communities

Near Melbourne, Australia lies an incredible suburban project underway dubbed Yarrabend.  What is unique unique about this venture is that all of the houses will come standard with Tesla Powerwalls and solar panels.

European wind energy is now cheaper than nuclear power

Wind energy has officially overtaken nuclear power as the most affordable energy option at least in the countries surrounding the North Sea.

Solar Plane Completes Epic Round-the-World Trip

Solar Impulse finished a 26,700-mile journey, flying a total of 23 days without a drop of fuel.

Scientists Unlock 'Green' Energy from Garden Grass

Garden grass could become a source of cheap and clean renewable energy, scientists have claimed. A team of UK researchers have shown that significant amounts of hydrogen can be unlocked from fescue grass with the help of sunlight and a cheap catalyst.

Record-breaking, brolga-friendly, wind farm gets government green light in Australia

Victoria's most productive wind farm generating enough power for 140,000 households will be built in the south-west. The $650 million wind farm, to be built near Dundonnell, will have 96 turbines.

You'll Never Believe How Cheap New Solar Power Is

U.S. solar has jumped 100-fold in the last decade and prices are now under 4 cents per kilowatt-hour. Solar has doubled seven times since 2000, and Dubai received a bid recently for 800 megawatts of solar at a stunning “US 2.99 cents per kilowatt hour” — unsubsidized.

100 Percent Renewable Energy Goal Set For Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City has committed to transition to 100% renewable energy sources by 2032, as well as reduce carbon emissions citywide by 80% by 2040.

Cutting the cable: Kangaroo Island eyes switch to 100% renewable energy

Australia's third-biggest island could combine wind, solar, PV and battery storage to fuel own electricity needs - and set a blueprint for the rest of the country

Small tropical islands could become the world's first 100% renewable nations

Of the 15 nations to fully ratify the Paris climate agreement on the day it was signed in April 2016, 13 were tropical island states.

Solar and wind energies to see huge price drops by 2025

The average cost of electricity generated by solar and wind technologies could decrease dramatically, diminishing and, in some cases, eliminating the price barrier for renewable energies, according to a new report.

Siemens and Gamesa to form world's biggest wind-turbine maker

Siemens and Spain's Gamesa have agreed to combine their wind-turbine manufacturing businesses, creating a company with the biggest installed capacity worldwide in a move that speeds consolidation of the industry.