The Renewable Energy Institute

Following the Renewable Energy Institute’s report that renewables generated more than 30% of US electricity, newly released government figures show the UK has also reached a significant milestone in the global energy transition. Renewable energy generated a record 52.1% of the UK’s electricity in 2025, surpassing half of total generation for the second consecutive year. [...] The post Renewables …

The Renewable Energy Institute welcomes the continued progress of renewable energy around the world, with the United States providing the latest example of the accelerating global clean energy transition. Renewable energy expanded rapidly across the US during the first five months of 2026, with new figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), analysed by [...] The post US Renewabl…

The Renewable Energy Institute has welcomed continued global investment in renewable energy following renewable energy developer Yanara’s securing of a €150m (US$171.4m) investment from Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, to accelerate the development of its Australian utility-scale renewable energy portfolio. Investing in large-scale renewable projects to strengthen energy secur…

The Renewable Energy Institute’s 2026 Global Survey found that 84% of respondents believe renewable energy is a reliable source of power, while 82% support accelerating clean energy deployment, even where this may lead to higher short-term costs. It also found that 97% of respondents believe the renewable energy sector offers stable job prospects, highlighting strong [...] The post Renewable Ener…

The Renewable Energy Institute welcomes innovation across the renewables sector, particularly developments that could make clean energy technologies more affordable and accessible. One recent example is a 3D-printed flow battery cell developed by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, which costs £74 to produce. Designed as a low-cost alternative to commercial research equipment typically pri…

The Renewable Energy Institute welcomes the latest Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which highlights the continued acceleration of the global clean energy transition. According to IRENA’s latest data, renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024, its fastest annual increase to date and significantly outpacing the 1.4% growt…

The Renewable Energy Institute reports that Google has agreed to purchase the entire initial power output from the Steel River Energy Centre in Arkansas, one of the largest solar energy projects currently under development in the United States, as part of its strategy to offset emissions associated with its fossil fuel use. Scheduled to begin [...] The post Tech Giant Backs Huge US Solar Project …

In June, the Renewable Energy Institute reported how renewable energy supplies had been increasing across the European Union (EU) in 2025; you can read more about this here. This week we can share that the EU is expected to release its Electrification Action Plan within the next few days, outlining a major push towards electrification [...] The post EU To Release Electrification Action Plan With …

The Renewable Energy Institute welcomes the UK government’s approval of One Earth Solar Farm, describing it as another positive step in the transition to clean energy and highlighting the growing focus on renewable technologies such as solar power. Approved in July, the project will become the UK’s second largest solar farm and, according to the [...] The post UK Government Gives Green Light to N…

The Renewable Energy Institute reports that, according to a press release from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the global expansion of renewable energy in 2025 avoided an estimated $480 billion in fossil fuel costs, highlighting the renewable energy sectors growing role in strengthening energy security and economic resilience. The cost gap between renewables and [...] The post …

The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to see such progress in the renewables sector. New government statistics released show that renewable energy generated a record 53.1% of the UK’s electricity in the first quarter of the year, driven by strong wind output. UK Renewable Generation Up 18% to 43.7TWh in Latest Quarter According to the [...] The post Wind Power Helps UK Renewables Reach New Re…

The rapid expansion of data centres, driven by the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide, is significantly increasing electricity demand and reinforcing the need for reliable, clean power sources. Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important part of data centre infrastructure as operators seek to meet soaring electricity demand while reducing emissions. South K…

Today the Renewable Energy Institute can share that, new data released by the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat), has shown 2025 renewable energy supplies were up 1.4% on 2024. This amounted to 11.5 million terajoules (TJ) of renewable energy capacity. In the same period, the supply of coal and petroleum was seen to [...] The post Renewable Energy Supplies Increasing Across Europ…

The Renewable Energy Institute reports that UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has welcomed a major boost for jobs and economic growth, after new government figures showed that private sector firms have committed more than £100 billion to the UK’s green economy since the start of this parliament. The investment, largely directed towards offshore wind, solar [...] The post £100 Billion Green Energy I…

A new report from Aurora Energy Research has found that improved grid interconnection across Europe could boost renewable energy generation significantly, the Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to share. These findings have been released during London Climate Action Week, which acts as a platform for the UN Global Climate Action Agenda between COPs. They have [...] The post Grid Upgrades Could…

The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to see the momentum of renewable energy projects accelerating rapidly across the globe. A clear example of this is in Australia, where the country’s large-scale renewable energy pipeline has surged to 32.3GW of probable generation capacity, according to the latest data from the Clean Energy Regulator (CER). What is [...] The post Australia’s Large-Scale R…

Renewable energy investments continue to grow worldwide, as governments and financial institutions increase support for clean energy infrastructure. The Renewable Energy Institute reports another notable example of this trend: a major financing agreement between the European Union and Egypt, aimed at strengthening the country’s power network and advancing its energy transition. €690M EU-EIB loan …

A new report by climate think tank, Ember, has shown how Spanish households currently save €10 per month on their electricity bills as a result of renewable energy installations across the country. The results of this report are based on analysis of recent data, from March and April 2026. As a supporter of the global [...] The post New Report Outlines Benefits of Renewables for Spanish Households…

The global energy transition involves reshaping how energy is produced, distributed and consumed, shifting from fossil fuel-based systems towards cleaner, renewable sources. Driven largely by the need to address climate change and strengthen energy security, the transition to a greener energy system has become a strategic priority for governments, businesses and international organisations worldw…

The Renewable Energy Institute reports that Net Zero Energy (NZE) has announced plans for a 600 MW long-duration energy storage project near Tullow in County Carlow, highlighting one of the most significant energy storage developments proposed in Ireland. The Irish-owned company intends to use surplus electricity generated by wind and solar farms, power that is [...] The post Energy Firm Unveils …