Plans for one of Australia’s largest solar power stations scrapped

Plans for one of Australia’s largest solar power stations have been scrapped, in part because of uncertainty over the future of the renewable energy target (RET).

Chile's energy dilemma after ditching megaproject

Following the Chilean government's decision to scrap what would have been the biggest energy project in the country's history, the BBC's Gideon Long asks what Chile will now do for energy instead.

European parliament votes for stronger climate targets

The European parliament voted on Wednesday to require member states to meet binding national targets on renewable energy, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions.

EU wants common rules for shale gas 'fracking'

BRUSSELS: The European Commission wants EU member states to accept common environment and health rules if they use controversial 'fracking' to develop shale gas resources.

Energy firm RWE npower axes £4bn UK windfarm amid political uncertainty

Britain's green ambitions have been dealt a blow as a big six energy company has pulled the plug on one of the world's largest offshore windfarms, with the political storm enveloping the industry threatening the multibillion-pound investments needed to meet emissions targets and head off a looming capacity crunch.

Biofuels plant opens to become UK's biggest buyer of wheat

A new biofuels plant that has opened today near Hull will be the UK's biggest buyer of wheat, and the biggest supplier of animal feed.

The Growing Might of Solar Power

From California to New Jersey, the summer sun was hot this year — and so was the solar industry.While the business of solar energy is still small enough and young enough to record firsts at the fearsome pace that a toddler does, the milestones are getting more substantial.

China's coal expansion may spark water crisis, warns Greenpeace

China's plan to rapidly expand large coal mines and power plants in its arid northern and western provinces threatens to drain precious water supply and could trigger a severe water crisis, a report by environmental activists Greenpeace said on Tuesday.