Wind News
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Vietnam approves 7 GW of new wind projectsVietnam has given the green light to almost a hundred new wind energy installations, indicating the nation keeps powering ahead with renewables amid fears of looming power shortages as industry and population boom. -
World’s biggest renewables firms earn abysmal scores on human rights performanceA new study shows clean energy firms are not fully protecting human rights, suggesting more scrutiny is required of the sector. While imperative to rein in global heating, the shift to renewables must not come at the expense of the most vulnerable, say experts.
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Green energy revolution powered by global SouthDeveloping countries have made record renewable energies investments in 2019, a new report has found. As the Covid-19 crisis is having an immediate impact on renewables projects, experts say economic recovery plans must include clean energy. -
Despite coronavirus, China aims for renewables grid parityThe coronavirus epidemic has delayed renewable energy projects, but the Chinese government has no plans to delay the removal of subsidies.
Wind Opinion
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The Philippines considers a power sector future without new coal– The Philippines’ Congress and conglomerates confirm backing a shift to Renewable Energy. The country has a rare opportunity to come together in support of clean energy options that will benefit everyone. -
Coronavirus has cut CO2 from Europe’s electricity system by 39 per cent– As lower levels of coal and gas are burned due to lower electricity demand in Europe, wind and solar reached a record-high share of demand in the past 30 days, offering valuable insights on the road to zero-carbon electricity systems. -
Fossil fuels demonstrating their unreliability– As oil markets fluctuate wildly, how can the world economy still be running on a commodity that not only wreaks havoc on the planet when extracted and burned, but is unpredictable and volatile?
Videos
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Hot air? Vietnam's wind energy story– Vietnam's wind market is thriving, but more work lies ahead if the country wants to power its booming economy without imperilling its people and the planet.
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Denmark’s biggest energy company turns its back on fossil fuels– DONG Energy’s shift to 100 per cent renewable energy marks another important step in the global transition away from fossil fuels.
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How lakes can generate electricity– This new energy source could meet demand both day and night, solving the intermittency problems posed by solar and wind.
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Here's a tree that can power your mobile phone– Finnish research firm VTT reveals one of its latest inventions - an energy-harvesting tree with leaves made of organic solar panels which can be "infinitely replicated" to become a forest of electricity source. Watch the video here.
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