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DP Energy Plans to Develop 1,400 MW Wind Farm in Queensland, Australia
DP Energy, an Irish company that develops large renewable energy generation projects in Australia and across the world, has announced plans to develop Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park, a major renewable energy development located approximately 40 km southeast of Julia Creek in McKinlay Shire, Queensland.
Unseen Waste, Unsustainable Future: Tackling the Growing Wind Turbine Blade Waste Crisis
As the global push for decarbonization accelerates, wind power has become a cornerstone for the renewable energy transition. But behind its clean energy image lies a growing environmental challenge: a rising tide of end-of-life wind turbine blades.
Ocean Winds Picks Siemens Gamesa as Wind Turbine Supplier for BC-Wind Project in Poland
Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture in 2020 by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has signed contracts for the supply of wind turbines and a service maintenance agreement for its BC-Wind project.
Work is to begin shortly connecting a total of 11 Coventry University buildings to Coventry’s district energy network, which consists of a 6.6 kilometre underground system that transports heat from the city’s waste incinerator to supply energy for major public buildings.
The Smarter E South America 2025: Driving the Renewable Energy Future Across the Continent
Brazil’s solar and energy storage markets are expanding rapidly, with solar capacity surpassing 53 GW in early 2025—driven largely by distributed generation and strong demand from commercial, industrial, and agribusiness sectors.
Eco Wave Power Hits Major U.S. Milestone as Floaters Installed
Eco Wave Power has successfully completed of the installation of floaters for its first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles. The company is now moving full speed ahead toward the official unveiling on Sept. 9, 2025, as planned.
Holy See and Italy Sign Agreement for Renewable Energy Plant
Upholding and taking action on a shared commitment to promote ecological responsibility and sustainable development, the Holy See and the Republic of Italy signed an agreement on Thursday for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant in Santa Maria di Galeria, an area belonging to the Holy See located near Rome.
Solar Energy UK Has Launched Solar Careers UK
Solar Energy UK has launched Solar Careers UK, a platform connecting training and education providers, employers and jobseekers across the rapidly growing solar energy and battery energy storage sectors. With the UK Government targeting nearly 60GW of solar power by 2030, the solar sector is expected to deliver thousands of new jobs in the coming years
Massachusetts affordable housing developments install rooftop solar panels with state energy grants
Nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) recently received the green light from Eversource to operate its newly installed rooftop solar panels at its family affordable housing development in Bourne thanks to a Gap Energy Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
NY Governor Hochul Announces First Bulk Energy Storage Solicitation
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of New York’s first Bulk Energy Storage Request for Proposals, intended to procure one gigawatt (GW) of bulk energy storage as part of New York’s 6 GW Energy Storage Roadmap.
EPA’S Proposed Biofuel Targets Could Stall Industry Growth And Drive Up Prices
A new study published by the Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) finds that the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut the Renewable Identification Number by 50% for fuels made from foreign feedstocks, as part of its 2026 and 2027 Renewable Volume Obligations, could stall the growth of the biomass-based diesel industry and lead to higher costs for consumers.
From Waste to Energy, Weeds as a Source of Biofuel
Several species of invasive weeds could become a source of renewable bioenergy, according to University of Queensland research.
Ontario Investing $6.2 Million to Protect Forest Sector Jobs in Northwestern Ontario
The Government of Ontario is investing over $6.2 million in research, innovation and modernization projects in Northwestern Ontario. The investments from the Forest Biomass Program will boost Ontario’s forest sector’s competitive advantage by creating new jobs, increasing productivity and opening up opportunities for new revenue streams in new markets for underused wood and mill by-products, known as forest biomass.
Maryland Investing $17 Million to Improve Energy Efficiency in Public Schools
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced significant new investments to enhance energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy projects for public schools across the state. Through the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, the agency will direct $17 million to 30 projects in 11 school districts to advance large-scale electrification and install solar energy systems.
