Renewable energy Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:40:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-32x32.png Renewable energy Archives - Positive News 32 32 Even as the heat has been on in Dubai, the renewables juggernaut has gathered pace https://www.positive.news/environment/cop28-renewables-commitment-optimism/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:34:09 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=461651 The Cop28 agreement is imperfect yet significant – and one of a host of causes for optimism

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]]> Community solar is set to surge in the UK – and you can have a piece of the pie https://www.positive.news/environment/why-community-solar-never-been-easier/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:29:20 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=453312 The community solar movement is about to get a major boost in England and Wales. It's good news for people and planet

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]]> Pumping hot: inside Britain’s first heat pump village https://www.positive.news/environment/pumping-hot-inside-britains-first-heat-pump-village/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:15:40 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=440973 How did residents of a small English village switch en masse to renewable energy? Well, it all began with a margherita pizza

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]]> Five ideas to help you be more ‘net zero’ https://www.positive.news/environment/five-ideas-to-help-you-be-more-net-zero/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:55:23 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=439985 To reach net zero emissions by 2050, everything will need to change. Here are some smart ideas to get you started

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]]> Why Britain’s rivers could be one solution to the energy crisis https://www.positive.news/society/why-britains-rivers-could-be-one-solution-to-the-energy-crisis/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:04:10 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=425406 An ancient technology is poised for a modern day revival in Britain amid rising bills and growing demand for green energy

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]]> Solar-powered lights, camera, action! The film studio powered by PV https://www.positive.news/society/the-film-studio-powered-by-community-energy/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:56:06 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=409303 A film studio has launched one of the largest community-powered rooftop arrays in the UK. Is grassroots energy finally coming of age?

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]]> Separating the green from greenwash: how to navigate renewable energy tariffs https://www.positive.news/environment/energy/separating-green-from-greenwash-how-to-navigate-renewable-energy-tariffs/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:40:42 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=371045 Green energy tariffs are popular, but are people getting what they’ve signed up for?

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]]> Wind power firm aims to nip nimbyism in the bud with tulip-shaped turbines https://www.positive.news/society/wind-power-firm-nips-nimbyism-in-the-bud-with-tulip-shaped-turbines/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:40:22 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=367230 Want to improve your business's eco-credentials, and ward off nimby naysayers? Flower Turbines may be the ticket

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]]> Patagonia launches campaign to support community-owned energy across Europe https://www.positive.news/environment/patagonia-launches-campaign-to-support-community-owned-energy-across-europe/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:14:19 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=358529 Through a new campaign and documentary film, the activist outdoor brand wants to bring the benefits of renewables back home to citizens

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]]> What went right in 2020: the top 20 good news stories of the year https://www.positive.news/society/what-went-right-in-2020-the-top-20-good-news-stories-of-the-year/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:37:05 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=343321 As challenging as 2020 was, it also brought positive news for the environment, society, human rights – and even health

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