RenewEconomy

IEA reoprt says final investment decisions for coal power plants fell by 18% in 2017, to just a third of 2010 levels. And in India, investment in renewable power beat investment in fossil fuels for the first time.

Jaguar says two thirds of Australians could own an EV within 10 years, with millennials more likely to buy one than baby boomers, and men more likely than women.

The Independent Planning Commission has rejected plans for an energy-from-waste facility in Sydney’s west citing ‘uncertainty’ over human health and environmental impacts.

BMW has announced that its hybrid electric i8 Roadster, plus a fresh look i8 Coupé, is ready to buy for cashed up Australian EV enthusiasts.

Peaking plant in South Australia fined for not following instructions after network fault that forced BHP's Olympic Dam to wind down production and narrowly averted wider blackouts.

One of Victoria's first large-scale solar projects, IIG's merchant funded Swan Hill solar farm, has been formally opened.

Australian CleanTech Index has outperformed ASX200 by cumulative 89% over last five financial years and, for fifth year in row has outperformed the wider market. And investors are making handsome profits.

AEMO report confirms suspicions that the construction of proposed Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project would result in more coal being burned for power needs, and will crowd out large scale solar and other storage projects.

Despite a cold blast and gas shortages, the UK has gone without coal for 1,000 hours – and only midway through the year.

Mark Diesendorf urges those who care about climate change to go further than installing solar panels and voting and join pressure groups.

AEMO says two South Australian regions could add 2GW of renewables without any transmission upgrades, and suggests Roxby Downs could emerge as major solar energy region.

Rooftop solar on Australian homes and businesses could account for 22 per cent of national demand and overtake the combined output of black and brown coal at that time.

Another European deal for Australia's Tritium, this time to supply 12 of its Veefil DC fast chargers for an EV network in Hungary.

ISP details reveal that the pressure is on coal, solar is assumed to be cheaper than wind, small solar is cheaper than big solar, and transmission for many renewable energy zones won't be available before 2040.

Renew Estate proposes 100MW solar farm on outskirts of the national capital.

French professional auto driver sets an all new record for electric cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

S&P Dow Jones Indices, today announced the launch of the S&P Carbon Price Risk Adjusted Index Series.

Despite government spin, the electricity market operator’s plan released today shows a future with almost no coal-fired power is coming, Greens climate and energy spokesperson Adam Bandt MP said today.

UPDATED: Regional Queensland network operator rolls out technology to allow more rooftop solar power to be exported to the grid, without disrupting supply.

Renewables become Germany's single largest electricity source ahead of coal. But experts warn the milestone must be taken with a pinch of salt.