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How solar power overtook coal in Europe for clean energy landmark

CHARTED: Nearly half of all electricity generated in the EU in 2024 came from renewables, Anthony Cuthbertson reports

The Independent UK

As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables

Solar and wind power are replacing coal and gas in power generation, but experts warn of hurdles ahead.

Al Jazeera

Europe Leads In Clean Energy Transition, Outpaces US And China

EU leads in clean energy with 47% electricity from renewables, surpassing U.S. commitment to reducing fossil fuel dependency.

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Most Scots back North Sea drilling to meet energy needs, poll finds

More than seven in 10 Scots back drilling in the North Sea to reduce the country’s reliance on foreign imports, a survey has found.

The National (Scotland)

Most Scots want more North Sea oil and gas to meet energy needs, poll finds

It found seven in 10 prefer the country’s energy demands to be met domestically amid a surge in imports of fossil fuels.

The Independent UK

Solar overtakes coal in EU's energy mix as renewables continue to rise

Solar power overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production for the first time in 2024, and renewables made up nearly half of the bloc’s energy mix.

Radio France Internationale

Solar Power Surpasses Coal In EU For First Time

Solar overtook coal in the European Union's electricity production in 2024, with the share of renewables rising to almost half the bloc's power sector, according to a report released Thursday.

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PM vows to stop ‘Nimby’ court battles over major projects as Heathrow third runaway row escalates

Sir Keir Starmer said he would end a ‘challenge culture’ that ‘frustrates growth’

Evening Standard

Europe posts record year for clean energy use as Trump pulls US toward fossil fuels

A record 47% of the European Union’s electricity now comes from solar and other renewables, a report Thursday said, in yet another sign of the growing gap between the bloc’s push for clean energy and the new U.S. administration’s pursuit of more fossil fuels

The Independent UK

‘Rising star’: EU made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024

Report reveals solar power generated 11% of bloc’s electricity, surpassing coal at 10%

The Guardian - UK

Nuclear fusion: it’s time for a reality check

Letters: Significant obstacles lie ahead in the quest for commercially viable nuclear fusion, writes Luca Garzotti

The Guardian - UK

‘Weather bomb’ causes fall in UK wholesale energy prices

Gusts of up to 80mph may bring disruption but also a surge in cheap wind power after days of near-zero output

The Guardian - UK

Ministers told electricity prices ‘can and should be cheaper’

Climate Change Committee chief executive Emma Pinchbeck spoke out as she appeared at Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee.

Evening Standard

China’s experimental ‘artificial Sun’ passes key landmark for viability of nuclear fusion

Experiment provides ‘invaluable insights’ for developing a functional nuclear fusion power plant, researchers say

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The Guardian - UK

Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds

Experts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it

International Business Times

Lesotho's King Pitches Green Energy To Davos Elites

Lesotho's King Letsie III has embarked on an ambitious mission in snowy Davos, where global powerbrokers have converged, to make a royal pitch: invest in his small African nation's green transition.

The National (Scotland)

Pilot scheme launched to help oil and gas workers find renewables jobs

OIL and gas workers looking to transition into careers in the renewables industry will be given greater support under a new pilot scheme backed by…

The Independent UK

Wind farms and energy infrastructure will not dominate countryside, peers told

Ed Miliband and Chris Stark addressed concerns that new energy infrastructure projects could effect food security and nature restoration.

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Michael Shanks unable to clarify how many jobs GB Energy will create

ENERGY minister Michael Shanks has insisted the UK Government’s ambition for GB Energy to deliver 1000 jobs “has not changed” despite reports…

Evening Standard

OPINION - It will be messy and painful, but Britain can't afford to reject a third runway at Heathrow

Labour has been heavily criticised for its lack of compelling overarching vision for the country. But if there are two themes that do define this Government, they are the commitment to make Britain a world leading net zero green superpower, and the elusive quest for economic growth.

The Guardian - UK

Centrica may close UK’s largest gas storage site. Is the energy system really ready?

The risks need accessing as a renewables-heavy set-up would make demand for gas more volatile and unpredictable

The Guardian - UK

Belfast harbour plans £90m upgrade to serve wind energy projects

Move is part of £300m investment that includes deepwater quay and building of hundreds of homes near city centre

The Independent UK

The Donald Trump lie that upset New Zealanders the most

Trump gets called out on social media for repeating erroneous claim during inauguration speech

AAP

Trump won't curb Australia's climate crusade: Albanese

Donald Trump's abandonment of the US's climate goals won't deter Australian investment in clean energy, with the sector promising tens of thousands of new jobs.

The Independent UK

Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order temporarily halting offshore wind lease sales in federal waters and pausing the issuance of approvals, permits and loans for both onshore and offshore wind projects

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