Author: Rod Janssen

Novel solution for energy storage

The University of Southern California reported on the eurekalert website about a miniature solution for storing renewable energy. If you know of other such solutions, please let us know.   A new miniature solution for storing renewable energy Scientists have long searched for the next generation of materials that can catalyze a revolution in renewable … Continue reading Novel solution for energy storage →

Understanding why we need to unlock investments in energy efficiency

Recently, the International Energy Agency published its latest market report on energy efficiency. Jennifer Romero-Torres, Senior Financial Sector Specialist for the South Asia Regional Department at the Asian Development Bank uses that report to discuss investments in energy efficiency in an article on the Eco-Business website.   Energy efficiency: Why not enough is being invested … Continue reading Understanding why we need to unlock investments in energy efficiency →

Scotland changes its approach to promoting renewable energy

Ben Chapman writes in The Independent that the Scottish government will be creating a new publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company. What are your views about this development?   Scotland to set up publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company Scotland will set up a publicly-owned, not-for-profit energy company, providing locally generated renewable energy, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. … Continue reading Scotland changes its approach to promoting renewable energy →

Commenting on energy efficiency programmes in Britain

Recently the British government published its Clean Growth Strategy and that has led to more debate on the state of energy efficiency in the country. The UK is interesting because we are seeing significant differences in how the regions are implementing energy efficiency. Ross Gillard and Carolyn Snell from the University of York write a … Continue reading Commenting on energy efficiency programmes in Britain →

New European Environment Agency report: Improving air quality in European cities will bring major health benefits

The EEA's Air quality in Europe — 2017 report presents an updated analysis of air quality and its impacts, based on official data from more than 2 500 monitoring stations across Europe in 2015. The report was launched by the EEA during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2017. The data show that air … Continue reading New European Environment Agency report: Improving air quality in European cities will bring major health benefits →

Digitalisation is playing major role in Germany’s energy transition

Jess Smee writes a good article on the Deutsche Welle website about the role of smart tech in the deployment of renewable energy in Germany. You should enjoy.   Smart tech propels Germany’s switch to renewables Digitalization is spurring on Germany's switch to renewables and away from nuclear. Power-generating homes, smart grids and new forms … Continue reading Digitalisation is playing major role in Germany’s energy transition →

New survey shows how important clean energy is to indigenous communities in Canada

Increasingly we know about the benefits of sustainable energy. Margo McDiarmid writes on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website about a recent survey that provided several surprises about the benefits of sustainable energy.   Indigenous communities embracing clean energy, creating thousands of jobs An increasing number of Indigenous communities are becoming partners in renewable energy projects … Continue reading New survey shows how important clean energy is to indigenous communities in Canada →

The circular economy comes to the wind industry

The wind industry has rapidly expanded and as it has evolved, often wind turbines are replaced by larger ones. George Marsh writes on the Renewable Energy Focus website about what happens with turbine blades that are replaced. Given that there are already an estimated 345,000 utility scale wind turbines installed around the world (based on … Continue reading The circular economy comes to the wind industry →

Promoting industrial energy efficiency in Singapore

Narendra Agarwal writes on the Business Times website from Singapore about an important award won by Shell Chemicals Seraya for its activities to promote energy efficiency in its facilities. It is important to see the progress made in other countries.   Committed to a low-carbon future FOR adopting energy-efficiency practices, Shell Chemicals Seraya (Pte) Ltd … Continue reading Promoting industrial energy efficiency in Singapore →