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Inside Europe’s struggle to set the record straight on wind power

Thousands of anti-wind social media posts have been analysed, as researchers warn that Europe’s energy security could be threatened.

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Why Europe’s negative electricity prices won’t lower your bills

Negative energy prices may seem like a welcome relief amid the cost-of-living crisis but the phenomenon can actually discourage renewables investment.

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The EU is betting on direct air capture – is it a bad investment?

Direct air capture has been touted as ‘essential’ in meeting the EU’s climate goals – but is now really the time for investment?

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Solar and wind slashed Europe’s electricity prices by 25% in 2023-2025

Data also shows that price impacts grow stronger when more renewables come online.

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A ‘paradox’: Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy?

Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?

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Europe’s outdated grid risks clean energy projects being ‘stranded’

Upgrading Europe’s ‘insufficient’ grid is a “matter of urgency” for the continent's energy security.

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In the race for clean energy, why are geothermal systems ignored?

Geothermal systems that harness heat from deep underground require significantly less land infrastructure than other renewable energies.

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How many jobs is renewable energy providing to EU citizens?

Europe has reached a clean energy milestone, with wind and solar overtaking fossil fuels. While China dominates global jobs, what does this shift mean for jobs across the EU?

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Doomsday Clock warns Trump’s war on renewable energy must end

A rapid transition away from fossil fuels could help slow down the Doomsday Clock as it edges closer to midnight.

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EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea

Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040.

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‘Unprecedented fleet’ of offshore wind farms to be built in North Sea

At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration.

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Trump ‘can’t find’ any wind farms in China. Is he looking hard enough?

Trump used the WEF in Davos to double-down on his attacks against renewable energy. But was anything he said accurate?

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Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in EU energy mix for first time

The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back.

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'We need competitive bidding for clean power' – wind industry leader

Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and urged EU countries to effectively implement auction systems.

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Ørsted up 5% as US judge clears restart of stalled US wind farm

Shares in the Danish energy firm rose about 5% after a federal court granted a preliminary injunction, allowing construction on the offshore wind project to resume.

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Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why

Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.