Renewable energy Archives - Positive News

Amid an energy crisis, the renewables juggernaut gathers pace

Martin Wright — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:22:51 +0000

The collapse in the cost of renewables offers a stark contrast to skyrocketing fossil fuel prices – and a cause for optimism

Martin Wright — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:12 +0000

Communities are showing how clean power can be local, affordable and owned by the people who use it 

Tom Pattinson — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:21 +0000

New homes are encouraged to be net-zero ready, but the real work lies in retrofitting Britain’s 29m old properties. One house shows how

Tom Pattinson — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:16:15 +0000

A new vision for urban living is taking shape, driven by an urgent need to make our cities more liveable, sustainable and resilient

Sarah LaBrecque — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:21 +0000

A law to protect survivors of online abuse was proposed, two rare birds made a resurgence, and new psychedelics research emerged, plus more

Martin Wright — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:50:05 +0000

Behind the green transition are the people whose work and lives are shaped by the winds of change

Gavin Haines — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:22:29 +0000

A new national park at the ‘end of the world’, a welcome health record, and the mission to unlock a cancer mystery, plus more

Gavin Haines — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:51 +0000

Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire deal, renewables overtook coal, and the ‘European green capital’ was revealed, plus more

Robin Eveleigh — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:04 +0000

Happiest when ‘nerding out’ about renewables, Alex Willis is helping more people to take a ‘whole home approach’ to green energy

Gavin Haines — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:31 +0000

These rooftop arrays prove that solar on commercial buildings can be a visual delight – and a source of significant cost savings