The Renewable Energy Institute

The focus on renewables is increasing rapidly around the world. A recent example of this is that the UK government has proposed the seventh Carbon Budget, setting a science-based target to cut emissions by 87% between 2038 and 2042 compared with 1990 levels. Ministers said legislating the budget would provide long-term certainty for investors and [...] The post Seventh Carbon Budget to Boost Rene…

The Renewable Energy Institute reports that Serbia plans to invest €14.4 billion in its energy sector between 2028 and 2035, according to Acting Minister of Mining and Energy, Rados Popadić, speaking during a panel discussion. Where will the funding go? The largest portion of the funding, approximately €6.5 billion, will be directed towards developing new [...] The post Serbia Sets Aside €14.4 Bi…

A recent report from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has revealed that the net zero economy in the UK now supports more than 1 million jobs. The report also outlined how this has benefited the nation’s economy, generating £105 billion in Gross Value Added. For every £1 generated by the UK’s net zero sector, [...] The post 1 Million UK Jobs Supported By Net Zero Economy appeared first on …

Renewable energy sources accounted for 28.6% of US electricity generation in the first quarter of 2026, according to new data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Output from renewable sources increased by more than 11% during the same period, with utility-scale solar generation rising 23.9%, hydropower 21.9%, small-scale solar 11.9% and wind 2.1%. The Renewable [...] The post US Renewables Output S…

Demand for renewable energy jobs is rising rapidly across the world, driven by the global shift towards net zero. In Scotland, this trend is already having a significant economic impact, with net-zero-related industries supporting more than 105,000 jobs and contributing £10.2 billion to the economy, according to industry research. Scope and economic significance of Scotland’s [...] The post Green…

The Renewable Energy Institute reports that wind power was the largest contributor to Ireland’s electricity mix in April, accounting for 38% of total generation, according to EirGrid. Renewable sources supplied 48% of the country’s electricity during the month, the third consecutive month in which renewables met almost half of overall demand. This included 6% from [...] The post Wind Power Become…

The UK and Denmark are investing a combined $300 million in a new renewable energy platform in India, the Institute can report. The platform has been named North Star and will invest in solar, wind, hybrid and energy storage projects, expected to generate 4 million megawatt hours of renewable energy per year. The investment is [...] The post UK & Denmark Collaborate On Renewable Energy Projects F…

For more than a century, oil and gas have powered economic growth and industrial development, but rising climate concerns, energy security challenges and advances in clean technology are accelerating the shift towards renewable energy. Governments and businesses are increasingly prioritising technologies such as solar, wind and battery storage, as global demand for cleaner energy continues [...] …

The Renewable Energy Institute reports that in The King’s Speech, the UK Government unveiled plans for a new Energy Independence Bill aimed at expanding domestic renewable energy production, strengthening national energy security and protecting living standards over the long term. This proposed legislation comes amid growing concerns over global instability and energy affordability, with minister…

The Renewable Energy Institute has welcomed continued growth in the renewables sector, highlighting that large-scale energy storage will be critical to making clean power more reliable and capable of meeting future electricity demand across the world. A recent example of this is the development of a long-duration energy storage project in East Sussex, set to [...] The post Could This Super Batter…

The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to see significant investments into the renewables sector across the world. A recent example of this is Octopus Energy Generation’s €584 million investment in a portfolio of onshore wind farms across Europe. This reflects the continued role of onshore wind as a mature, scalable technology in Europe’s clean energy [...] The post €584 Million Invested in Eu…

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released its latest report: 24/7 renewables: the economics of firm solar and wind. Within the report, IRENA finds that that a hybrid solution of solar and wind power, coupled with energy storage solutions, can provide 24/7 power at a cheaper cost than fossil fuels. The Renewable Energy Institute [...] The post New IRENA Report Confirms Renewab…

As the world shifts towards clean energy, energy storage has become essential to making renewable power reliable and scalable. Energy storage involves capturing energy and saving it for use when production drops or demand rises, helping to stabilise grids and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. In this article, the Renewable Energy Institute explores why energy [...] The post Energy Storage: Every…

Today the Renewable Energy Institute can report that the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA) has announced its corporate partners for 2026. These are organisations it intends to work with to accelerate renewable energy deployment including: Fortescue, Iberdrola, Arup, EDP, Hitachi, Octopus Energy Generation, Ørsted, SSE, SUNOTEC and Vestas. The GRA was created in 2022 at COP27 [...] The post Global …

Earlier this week, the Renewable Energy Institute reported that nearly 60 countries have gathered in Colombia for the first ever ‘Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels’, also referred to as the ‘Coalition of the Willing’. Since then, Governments have been urged to produce national “roadmaps” outlining how they will phase out fossil fuel production [...] The post Analysis: Global Foss…

The Renewable Energy Institute welcomes the growing global investment to accelerate the energy transition. A recent example of this is in Western Australia, where the Cook Labor Government has unveiled plans for a $1 billion Clean Energy Fund to expand renewable infrastructure across the Southwest Interconnected System. Western Australia’s Clean Energy Investment Plan Set to [...] The post Wester…

The Renewable Energy Institute is pleased to report that 60 countries from across the globe are currently meeting in Colombia at the first ‘Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels.’ The conference has also been given the name, the ‘Coalition of the Willing,’ highlighting the aim of those attending – to openly discuss how to [...] The post 60 Nations Meet In Colombia To Discuss Transiti…

Community energy projects are expanding in the UK and internationally, with organisations increasingly combining local partnerships and renewable infrastructure to deliver power at scale. One example is a UK community energy organisation, OurCoop, formed from the merger of several co-operatives, which reports generating enough renewable electricity to supply more than 65,000 homes. It has develop…

Key challenges facing Europe’s wind sector, including grid constraints and energy security, were highlighted this week at WindEurope 2026 in Madrid. Early discussions highlighted growing focus on the practical barriers to scaling deployment including limited grid capacity, slow permitting, supply-chain pressures and the pace of electrification required to meet transition targets. Energy Security …

A key issue facing the global energy transition is that electricity requirements continue to increase substantially every year. This is largely due to the electrification of various sectors, such as transport and heating, and widespread use of data centres, amongst other factors. The International Energy Agency stated in their Global Energy Review for 2026 that [...] The post Renewable Energy Gen…