Hydroelectric

New policy cancels construction work on 30 large-scale coal plants, although others warn China continues to expand coal power abroad

LEON opts for 100 per cent renewable electricity tariff with Opus Energy

Official opening follows warnings from MSP Paul Whitehouse that hydro power sector is currently "at a crossroads" due to subsidy cuts

Aberdeen Community Energy seeks minimum investments of £100 as it bids to raise £500,000 for Donside Hydro project

Energy department says US hydropower capacity could reach 150GW by 2050, as government announces $9.8m in funding for new projects

NorthConnect clears latest hurdle as project edges towards bringing Norwegian hydro power to UK

Construction has begun on the Donside Hydro project in Aberdeen, which on completion will generate enough electricity to power around 130 homes a year

REN21 report reveals global scale of renewables industry, with 2015 proving a record year for investment, installations and policy launches

Country's grid runs for 107 hours straight without the use of fossil fuels

Now is the time to secure a fast and fair transition to a low-carbon economy by ensuring renewable energy does not compromise the lives and rights of local communities