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Danish Prime Minister says country aims to remove fossil fuels from domestic flights by 2030

A good place to start.

FedEx starts going electric -- first e-vans start rolling in the US

The delivery company wants to have a zero-emission fleet by 2040.

Solar farms are now starting to replace golf courses

Golf courses could be turned into something much more useful and eco-friendly -- and some places are doing just that

Portugal says farewell to coal as it closes last remaining plant

The country already has a lot of renewables as part of its energy transition

Wide-scale use of solar technology in cities would almost cover their full energy needs

Most of the technologies needed are already available, and the ones still in development would only bring about small improvements.

Sun-powered generator makes liquid fuel out of thin air

Although the process is not efficient, it's a proof of concept for carbon neutral liquid fuel.

Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand

Covering roofs with solar panels could significantly contribute to decarbonising global energy systems.

Norway bans the sale of non-electric cars by 2025 -- but trends suggest EVs will hit 100% way before that

Non-electric cars are increasingly becoming a rarity in Norway.

We could store car exhaust and use it to fuel our crops, in about a decade or so

I'm always down for more food and less exhaust.

England's largest Zoo to build 'solar lion' to make itself more eco-friendly

Quite an appropriate solution for a zoo!

Norway's "Wind Catching System" wants to revolutionize how we use wind energy

This floating structure can power 80,000 homes, the company claims.

World's first recyclable wind turbine blade closes the sustainability loop in wind energy

Turbine blades have always been the Achilles heel of wind power -- until now.

Purple bacteria turn sewage into hydrogen fuel

Purple is the new black.

Just 5% of the world's power plants produce 73% of the global electricity emissions

These hyper-pollutors are truly atrocious.

3D-printed components are now in use at US nuclear plant

The technology is no longer just for gifts and gadgets -- it's reliable enough to be used for nuclear energy.

Blue hydrogen is worse for climate than fossil fuels, study finds

It’s usually touted as a clean energy source, but that may not be the case

World's largest battery manufacturer bets big on sodium-ion batteries

They're much cheaper and environmentally friendly than lithium-ion batteries.

How wind turbines work -- here's what you need to know

They are gradually becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources around the world

Most new renewable energy is already cheaper than fossil fuels

In addition to the environment, fossil fuels are making less and less economic sense.

Finally, some good news: Renewables continue surging trend despite the pandemic

It's been one of the best years for renewable energy.

The future of wind farms is vertical, striking new study claims

Vertical wind turbines are found to be more efficient than horizontal ones.

France just ordered 12 electric hydrogen trains

It's a historic step towards sustainability.

Japanese company wants to produce energy from ocean waves

It could be a game changer, but for now, it's still early days.

Shade from solar panels makes for more and more diverse flowers

Bees everywhere support this message.

Can we get wind power without the blades or the actual wind? These startups believe so

New tech developments are happening in the wind power sector

Own a solar panel? You're probably lowering energy costs for all your neighbors

Renewable energy is a boon for everyon

Energy experts call for a 100% renewable world by 2035

Yes it can be done. Yes it will help the economy.

Texas generated more electricity from wind than coal last year

Natural gas is still king in Texas, but it might have trouble holding onto that crown.

Norway is already selling more electric vehicles than conventional ones

This small European country is leading the EV revolution

Cheap perovskite tandem solar cell breaks new world record at 30% efficiency

A crystal known to science for more than a century has only in recent years become recognized for its use in harvesting solar power. Since the first successful usage of perovskite in solar cells in 2009, the advances in the field have grown exponentially. In just a few years of development, rated efficiency in the […]

Three-wheeled solar-powered EV allegedly has 1,000 miles of range

Electric cars and solar power may work together like a hand and a glove.

In a single spin, this wind turbine can power a home for a whole day

Two offshore wind parks have already secured their use

Stronger, longer-lasting perovskite solar panels could be on the way

This could mean less pollution and cheaper energy for us all

World's largest solar farm will produce 10GW of power in Australia -- but most of it will end up in Singapore

The solar farm is so huge it will be easily visible from space.

This white paint cools rooftops below the surrounding temperature, even under direct sunlight

The paint reflects 95.5% of sunlight that reaches its surface, compared to 80-90% for commercial paints.

Electric cars emit more than 'regular' ones? Not so fast, new research shows

It's one myth that just needs to go away, scientists say.

Solar is set to become "the king" of electricity markets, says the International Energy Agency

The report forecasts a fast expansion of clean energy sources.

Rolls-Royce successfully tests their new, all-electrical airplane engine

But can I charge it through my micro USB?

MIT researchers confident their fusion reactor is "very likely to work"

It's one of the holy grails of energy production, and these researchers believe it's perfectly feasible.

Wind and solar energy doubled their share since the Paris Agreement

It's time to accelerate the energy transition

Renewable energy may increase mining threats to biodiversity

There's another side to clean energy, and it could affect biodiversity if we're not careful.

Power companies are hindering the transition to renewable energy

Inertia in the system means that fossil fuel investments are still being prioritized.

Renewable energy expands in the UK, leads to lower emissions, lower costs

The country aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030.

Polymer-coated red bricks could turn your entire home into a battery

A novel polymer coating turns the familiar red bricks into blue semiconductors.

Offshore wind capacity could grow eightfold by 2030, led by an expansion in China

The sector has been growing by almost a quarter every year since 2013.

Coronavirus crisis hits clean energy jobs across the US

Half a million jobs in this sector have been lost in March and April.

Researchers develop a functional artificial chloroplast

It's not yet deployable on a mass scale, but at least we know it works.

New, ultrathin solar cell doubles the current efficiency record by reaching almost 50%

It's a huge step up, but currently quite expensive to produce.

Myth busted: electric cars don't increase emissions

Electric cars are better than petrol cars in almost all the areas in the world.

Research team develops solar panels that don't need sun

New research is allowing solar cells to work at night. Although it sounds like fantasy, Jeremy Munday, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California (UC) Davis says it’s completely possible. In fact, a new study by Munday and graduate student Tristan Deppe describes a specially-designed photovoltaic cell […]