The majority of UK renewable energy projects do not progress beyond the planning stage

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The majority of UK onshore renewable energy projects do not progress beyond the planning stage, according to an analysis which highlights the challenges the country still faces in meeting its clean energy targets. According to … Read more

Australia wants to become a renewable energy superpower. Can it? – BBC news

Image caption, SunDrive’s Maia Schweizer thinks Australia has what it takes to become a solar panel manufacturing hub Item information Author, Hanna Ritchie Role, BBC News, Sydney June 5, 2024 Hidden among dense bushland on the outskirts of Sydney’s south lies a sprawling facility that houses a technological breakthrough. It is here that the Australian … Read more

Countries around the world have a big opportunity to put in place stronger plans to achieve the global target of tripling renewable energy by 2030 – News – IEA

The IEA report shows that countries’ ambitions and implementation plans are not yet in line with the key objectives of COP28, but that governments have tools to go further in the coming months through the NDC process A new analysis from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that in the coming months countries have a … Read more

Budweiser clarifies ‘100% renewable electricity’ claim on UK website after complaint to ASA

The brewer has been accused of a “big lie” and burying the truth in the “fine print” despite “informally resolving” a complaint with the advertising regulator. But the company behind Budweiser insists it produces more renewable electricity than it uses in its breweries. By means of Sarah Taaffe-Maguire, business reporter @taaffems Thursday May 30, 2024 … Read more

European utilities are cutting renewable energy targets as high costs and low energy prices persist

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Renewable energy myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. A number of major European energy companies have scaled back or are reviewing their renewable energy development targets due to high costs and low electricity prices, in a sign of the difficulties in the transition … Read more