South Africa plans to cut its reliance on the fossil fuel to about 50 percent by 2050, down from more than 80 percent now, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Biomass plants take only three or four years to build and provide flexible power when we need it, says the Renewable Energy Association (REA)
Western European governments are increasingly choosing renewable energy over nuclear according to a new report
More than a quarter of the new capacity came online in December 2012 alone
Decarbonisation target will be deferred to the next election but the government’s green energy budget will be expanded