Business Jul 25, 2023
Wind, solar and EVs offer Japan cheapest net zero climate path, report says
by Shoko Oda
In contrast to its G7 peers, Japan is still considering climate policies that extend the life of coal and gas-fired plants.
Cartoons | ZERO GRAVITY Jul 22, 2023
by Roger Dahl
Business Jul 15, 2023
Solar panels at sea, though costly and difficult to install, are a potential advance in the sector that would help land-constrained regions accelerate a transition away from fossil fuels.
Business Jul 3, 2023
Advances in solar panel technology set to squeeze silver supply
The precious metal, in paste form, provides a conductive layer on the front and the back of silicon solar cells, and newer cells may need up to twice as much per watt of power generated.
National Jun 30, 2023
EU envoy praises Hokkaido's 'smart approach' as leaders eye green opportunities
by Eric Johnston
When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida travels to Brussels in July, renewable energy and a green transformation will be on the agenda as the two sides move to increase their cooperation.
World Jun 29, 2023
China on track to blow past Xi’s clean power goal five years early
China already installed 61.2 gigawatts of solar power between January and May.
World Jun 21, 2023
Lacking land, Israel to cover its rooftops with solar panels
by Ari Rabinovitch
Although drenched in sunshine, Israel is too small to rely on traditional, land-intensive photovoltaic power plants. It is also unsuitable for wind power and lacks water for hydropower.
World Jun 17, 2023
Total added renewable energy capacity is likely to increase by a record 107 gigawatts from 2022, led by the strong deployment of solar and wind power generation systems.
Business Jun 3, 2023
Solar beats coal in Europe for first time — but there’s a glitch
by William Mathis
While the furious expansion of solar generation bodes well for efforts to replace fossil fuels, the breakthrough also exposed flaws in the energy system.
World Apr 22, 2023
In Puerto Rico, solar power microgrids boost hurricane resilience
by Anastasia Moloney
When Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico and decimated the Caribbean island's power grid five years ago, the lights stayed on in one building in the mountain town of Adjuntas.
World Apr 12, 2023
Emissions from power generation may have already peaked, says think tank
by William Mathis
The pace of the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions’ stemming from the power sector is critical to limiting global warming and preventing more damage from climate change.
National | OUR PLANET Apr 9, 2023
Could Hokkaido be the key to Japan's renewable ambitions?
by Eric Johnston
As Japan looks to shift its energy mix toward cleaner sources, vast Hokkaido is drawing attention for its enormous potential for wind power.