Energy

Wind and solar energy accounted for nearly a third of all electric power in the UK in 2017 - shading nuclear for the first time.

Methane gas derived from hog farms in North Carolina is to be used to create enough energy to serve 1,000 homes. The technological breakthrough will enable a power plant, owned by Duke Energy, to use the renewable natural gas emissions - called directed biogas.

India is to extend credit to African countries to help revolutionize solar power across the continent. The Indian Ministry for External Affairs said it would seek to support 23 solar projects in 13 countries.

Dubai is to provide clean energy to an extra 270,000 homes with the final stage of installation at the world's largest single-site solar energy park.

France is committing 700 million Euros to the India-based International Solar Alliance as part of a bi-partisan clean energy strategy.

Using artificial intelligence and high-tech innovations, Dubai is aiming to become waste-free within the next 2 years.

Chinese researchers have created a hybrid solar cell that generates energy even when it's raining!

At 5,261 hectares – with the land rented from more than 2,000 farmers – the park is anticipated to change the landscape of electric generation in the world's biggest democracy.

Researchers have stumbled on a material with dielectric properties between 1,000 and 10,000 times greater than existing conductors, promising a game-changer for the electric car industry.

French car giant Renault is taking a leading role in the electrification of Porto Santo island with the provision of electric vehicles, Vehicle To Grid (V2G) facilities and energy storage.