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Iowa County’s wind turbines turn into $2.71 million for roads, bridges and schools

In Howard County, wind turbines have emerged as a significant revenue stream for public finances. The impressive $2.7 million generated in tax revenue supports vital infrastructure, such as bridges and roads, as well as local educational institutions. This funding helps sustain developments without placing the financial burden on residents. Additionally,…

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Blade Waste Projections Mount: Danish firm turns turbines into noise barriers; reuse cuts impact by up to 44%

Vindeby, Denmark's pioneering offshore wind farm, has set the stage for innovative blade disposal, transforming retired blades into valuable noise barriers. As projections indicate that global blade waste could soar to 43 million tons by 2050, reusing these materials promises to mitigate environmental harm. This initiative serves as an inspiring…

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New Zealand built a power station which became the world's first to use flash steam

Wairākei Power Station in New Zealand changed the way geothermal heat could be turned into electricity when it was commissioned in 1958. Built beside the Waikato River, north of Taupō, the station drew on hot underground water beneath an active volcanic zone. Instead of relying on conventional fuel, engineers drilled…

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A 27-year-old Tennessee diesel mechanic wanted to farm full-time; solar sites gave his sheep...

Solar grazing offers new opportunities for small livestock farmers across the American South. This practice uses sheep to manage vegetation beneath solar panels, benefiting both farmers and solar companies. Farmers gain access to pasture and income, while companies reduce maintenance costs and equipment damage risks. A Tennessee mechanic became a…

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Wind farm for 2 million homes faces backlash over islands impact

A wind farm that could provide electricity for two million homes risks having “significant adverse effects” on the landscape and cultural…

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UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills

Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the government

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Outdated UK grid will heap £7.8bn a year onto energy bills, watchdog warns

ENERGY bill payers across the UK face an extra £7.8 billion in costs every year by 2030 under the Labour Government's current plans for the…

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Scotland’s first wind farm recycled 99.9% of 26 turbines, blades became polymers

Scotland’s first commercial wind farm has reached a major milestone in dealing with turbine waste after almost three decades of operation. Hagshaw Hill in South Lanarkshire, which began operating in 1995, was decommissioned and repowered with 14 newer turbines after its original 26 turbines were dismantled in 2023. A Mott…

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The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills

National Audit Office calls for greater transparency on £70bn programme that is running over budget and behind schedule

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Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog

National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth

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Scottish solar farm should be approved despite backlash, council officials say

COUNCIL officials say controversial plans for a 230-acre solar farm in Angus should be approved – despite a backlash from the local community

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Australia’s first solar power station, built in 1981, is now heritage listed

Australia's innovative solar power station located at White Cliffs has received heritage listing recognition. Operational since 1981, this remote facility has consistently supplied power to a small community, demonstrating the potential of solar energy in extreme outback climates for more than a decade. Its preservation highlights the journey of renewable…

The Times of India

Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

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More than 500 jobs to be created at 22 new Scottish energy projects

Cash from the Scottish Government will help ensure that energy workers in the north-east are “at the forefront of the transition to clean…

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Campaigners call for Scandi-style wealth fund from ScotWind money

THE Scottish Government must move swiftly to set up a ScotWind wealth fund using the millions brought in from offshore wind farm leases, campaigners…

Newcastle Herald

No social licence: renewables rollout subject of court challenge

Residents argue government did not consider key report before approving renewable energy zone.

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Belgium sank 23 concrete blocks in the North Sea to build world's first artificial energy island in a €7B project

Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial energy island in the North Sea. This massive structure will collect electricity from offshore wind farms and transmit it ashore. The island's design incorporates nature-inclusive elements to support marine life and bird species. While civil engineering nears completion, electrical infrastructure installation will continue…

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'Keeping ageing coal operating is not free': push to slug power stations with a carbon price

Coal-fired power stations could be forced to pay carbon costs if they operate past their agreed closure dates.

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Invest £300m from ScotWind revenues into community energy, Greens urge John Swinney

THE Scottish Greens are calling for £300 million from the ScotWind revenues to be invested in community-owned energy projects

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Germany turned apartment balconies into tiny solar power plants with 550,000 systems

Germany’s balcony solar boom is giving apartment renters a new way to generate electricity without owning a house or installing rooftop panels. Compact systems costing around €500 can be attached to balconies and plugged into household circuits. By 2024, more than 550,000 systems had been recorded, helped by simpler rules,…

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Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say

Researchers urge governments to help worst afflicted countries, such as Nigeria and Algeria, which rely on oil revenues for public services

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Scottish Government under fire as Wales looks to launch publicly owned energy firm

THE Scottish Government has come under fire for having "no ambition" after the Welsh Government took its next step in creating a new…

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Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out

In Sudan, many residents are turning to solar energy to cope with frequent blackouts caused by the ongoing conflict

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Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say

Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

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New £150 million SSEN training facility to be built near Aberdeenshire town

A HUGE new £150 million SSEN training facility is set to be built just outside a Highland town ...

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