The latest renewable energy news from The Renewable Energy Institute.

Working in partnership with the United Nations (UNEP) and major universities, the REI is an independent professional body that promotes best practice in renewable energy and energy efficiency through renewable energy training courses and global conferences.

Welsh Government Launch a New Publicly Owned Energy Company

A new publicly owned energy company, Ynni Cymru, has been launched this week via collaboration [...]

Gravity Powered Energy Storage System to be Launched in China

A 100MWh storage system which utilises the force of gravity is nearing its debut in [...]

Dogger Bank Wind Turbine Installation to Begin Development

Work will soon begin to install 277 wind turbines at the offshore wind farm at [...]

Cambridge Power Secures Permission for Installation of High-Storage Battery

Cambridge Power has secured planning permission for a 60MW battery energy storage system in the [...]

Scotland Approves Plans for Hydro Power Expansion Scheme

Last week the Scottish Government approved it’s plans to expand an underground power station, the [...]

Scientists Invent New Double-Sided Solar Panel that Generates 20% More Electricity

A team of scientists have invented a new double-sided solar panel that is capable of [...]

Cyprus Sets Out Plans for Hybrid Energy Storage System

Cyprus has announced plans this week for the integration of its energy storage systems (ESS) [...]

‘Viking Link’ Connects UK and Denmark Power Grid for the First Time

An electricity link between the UK and Denmark, known as the Viking Link, has been [...]

US High Speed Train to be World’s First Powered by Solar

California’s high speed train network, spreading across 1287.5 KM of the US, is to be [...]

Search Begins for Suitable Floating Wind Farm Sites in UK Waters

A vessel from Surrey, England, has set sail this week in its search for suitable [...]