Clean Energy Archives

Square ChatGPT graphic of green recycling symbol, 1% in black in centre, turquoise wash behind; faded duplicate panels L & R to make landscape.

November 25, 2025 Jim McClelland

Why is it still so hard to recycle rare earth metals?

Guest Blog by Jane Marsh: Why recycling of rare earth metals is so underdeveloped that we are all throwing away the future, on a daily basis.

Aerial view of huge array of PV panels stretching across fields at Albacete Solar Farm in Spain, glinting in sun, with occasional tree in amongst.

September 17, 2025 Jim McClelland

Clean energy deal to power 1 in 10 homes in Spain

News: Clean energy investments by market disrupter in Spain will offer solar and battery storage to over 1 in 10 homes around the country.

Single wind turbine in centre of shot between two rows of multiple rectangular solar panels units tilted at angle and forming array over water.

July 30, 2025 Jim McClelland

91% renewable energy projects now cheaper option

News: Report into cost-competitiveness confirms clean energy is now cheaper for 91% of renewables projects, beating fossil fuels on price.

Big Ben clock tower at Houses of Parliament, London, shot in black and white, but with green filter.

July 8, 2024 Jim McClelland

We have a new Government — so, what next?

Opinion: All change! The UK finally has a new Government. So, Jim McClelland asks: What does this mean for business and the built environment?

Multiple solar arrays cover woodland hilltops, with mountains in distance.

March 28, 2024 Jim McClelland

Record, but inequitable, growth in renewables

News: Global growth in renewables broke new records last year, however, this transition success story plays out very unevenly worldwide.

Small white 2-seater electric light aircraft pictured on grass, with cockpit door open, showing pilot holding Octopus Electroverse charging card.

March 7, 2024 Jim McClelland

One-tap card charging for electric cars and planes

News: Tie-up between clean energy tech leader and smart charging network means pilots can now power-up electric planes with tap of a card.

Multi-storey commercial building exterior, showing both Fortum and Microsoft logos.

March 22, 2022 Jim McClelland

Recycling waste heat from data centres in Helsinki

News: New clean-energy data centre region in Finland plans for recycling waste heat into existing 900km district network with 250,000 users.

February 19, 2021 Jim McClelland

Jet fuel from waste plastic brings clean air travel step closer

News: Clean air travel breakthrough, as alternative to kerosene jet fuel slashes carbon emissions and helps tackle problem of plastic waste.

June 1, 2020 Jim McClelland

Clean energy outperforms dirty power stocks but lacks size

News: Clean energy stocks are a clear winner both before and during COVID-19, with higher returns and lower risk than fossil fuels, but lack market size.

New JBL headphones boast potentially eternal battery life, thanks to Exeger’s Powerfoyle light-harvesting material

April 16, 2020 Jim McClelland

Guest Blog: Carbon Positivity Through Product Design

If carbon neutral is no longer enough, Marcus von Euler investigates how carbon-positive design can help integrate clean energy into everyday devices.

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