Renewable energy

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Renewables now make up 30% of global electricity generation

Renewable energy, sourced from replenishable natural resources like sunlight, wind, and geothermal heat, is pivotal in electricity generation, heating, cooling, and transportation. It offers off-grid solutions for remote areas, produces minimal greenhouse gases, and enhances energy security due to its wide geographical distribution. As global efforts to mitigate climate change intensify, the shift to low-carbon energy, led by renewables, is accelerating. Technologies such as solar PV and wind are becoming cost-competitive with fossil fuels. Increasing the renewable share in energy systems involves electrifying heating and transport sectors, using biofuels, and deploying solar water heating, biomass burners, and geothermal heating. Achieving climate goals requires rapid renewable energy deployment across all sectors, supported by favourable policies and market conditions.

You can find further information below about the technologies, costs and current developments within each of the seven major types of renewables:

Learn more about renewables by reading our Energy Insights.

For the latest news and articles on renewable energy read New Energy World.

View our dedicated Collections on Hydrogen and Offshore Wind.

What's new?

New Indonesian President signs off $7bn gas project while reaffirming 2050 net zero target

4/12/2024

The $7bn Tangguh Ubadari CCUS Compression (UCC) project will comprise development of the Ubadari gas field, enhanced gas recovery through CCUS and ons...

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Israeli wave energy innovator sees first project inaugurated, as company looks overseas to US and Taiwan

4/12/2024

‘The launch of Israel's first wave energy power plant is more than just a technological achievement – it's a powerful statement about the future we en...

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China powers up record-breaking 15 MW onshore wind turbine

27/11/2024

Installed in Tongyu, Jilin Province, north-east China, the SI-270150 wind turbine boasts a rotor diameter of 270 metres and a blade length of 131 metr...

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First power from South Korea’s first offshore wind project at commercial scale

27/11/2024

Being developed via CIP’s offshore wind arm Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), in partnership with SK Innovation E&S – one of the largest conglom...

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Second Scotland-England subsea interconnector is approved

27/11/2024

The EGL1 project involves the installation of a 196 km high-voltage, bi-directional subsea cable between Torness in East Lothian, Scotland, and Hawtho...

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Events and training

Level 1: Certificate in Energy Management Essentials - April 2025

31/3/2025 - 4/4/2025

About:This introductory 5 day classroom course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the fundamentals of energy management, equipping p...

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Level 3: Advanced Energy Manager

28/9/2025 - 23/12/2025

This 9-day course is an advanced qualification aiming to support experienced energy managers to further advance their careers by gaining the skills an...

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Level 1: Certificate in Energy Management Essentials - October 2025

6/10/2025 - 10/10/2025

About:This introductory 5 day classroom course provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the fundamentals of energy management, equipping p...

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Maintenance Strategy Fundamentals - October 2025

17/10/2025 - 20/10/2025

In this 2 half-day training course on the 17 & 20 of October 2025, you will gain the fundamental knowledge and understanding to develop an efficie...

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Technical guidance publications

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