With the global agreement at the recent climate change conference in Paris, the spotlight is now on how the energy sector will play an increasingly more positive role in meeting the challenges. Ed Crooks writes a very good article in the Financial Times on how the problem should be tackled. What are your views? … Continue reading Re-thinking energy policy
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The benefits and challenges of the circular economy
European Environment Agency has recently published an important report to support the transition to a circular economy in Europe. Circular economy to have considerable benefits, but challenges remain The environmental benefits of adopting a circular economy in Europe could be considerable – reducing waste, and minimising the continent’s heavy dependence on imports of raw … Continue reading The benefits and challenges of the circular economy
Carbon capture moves forward at snail’s pace
One energy topic that raises the emotions concerns carbon capture and storage. It is seen as “the” answer while others see it as “the” problem. There seems to be little middle ground. Mike Scott writes a good article in the Financial Times of the slow progress being made. So, where do you stand on CCS? … Continue reading Carbon capture moves forward at snail’s pace
Eureka! Everything you need to know about lightbulbs
Hope you enjoy this great graphic from PartSelect together with Ghergich & Co. The light bulb was only one of Thomas Edison's 1,093 patents, but some would argue that it is the most important. Anyone who has ever experienced a power outage would be inclined to agree! The immediate plunge into darkness makes you realize … Continue reading Eureka! Everything you need to know about lightbulbs
Latest developments in storage for renewable energy
James Morra provides a good article on the Electronic Design website about some of the latest developments in storage using a vast underground battery. “Underground Battery” Stores Renewable Energy for Power Grid The international accord drafted by 195 countries at the Paris climate talks last year is focused on keeping the average global temperature … Continue reading Latest developments in storage for renewable energy
Malaysia takes major step forward to promote renewable energy
The Clean Energy Ministerial website recently posted that Malaysia has mandated the use of feed-in tariffs to promote renewable energy. It is quite an encouraging policy development. Malaysia Establishes Feed-in Tariffs to Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment Malaysia has taken steps to further clean energy deployment by mandating adoption of a renewable energy feed-in tariff … Continue reading Malaysia takes major step forward to promote renewable energy
Developments in the airplane of the future
EiD has regularly had posts on the transport sector including one last week that criticised the lack of action at the recent global climate change conference in Paris. Henry Fountain writes a good article in the New York Times about the latest thinking of technical changes for airplanes. What do you think? Rethinking the … Continue reading Developments in the airplane of the future
Even with turbulent energy prices, sustainable energy maintains momentum
Traditionally, when oil prices fall, the sustainable energy community gulps in despair. However, today, with oil prices low and expected to remain so for the immediate future, the mood has changed. As Chris Mooney explains in the Washington Post, why 2015 has been a “breakout year” for sustainable energy, even with the current market volatility. … Continue reading Even with turbulent energy prices, sustainable energy maintains momentum
Extolling the benefits of energy efficiency
Sheryl Carter writes a good post on the Natural Resource Defense Council Blog about the gains that energy efficiency has made in 2015 in the US. It would be encouraging to see a similar post for the developments in Europe. Energy Efficiency - Good for the Economy and the Environment - Gains Ground Energy … Continue reading Extolling the benefits of energy efficiency
Asians take initiative to build low energy homes in Britain
With energy and climate policies and programmes in the UK in a state of flux these days, it is encouraging to see how Asian technical and financial experts are teaming up with Spanish experts to build low energy homes in Britain. Asians are planning to invest in new nuclear power supply in Britain. It is … Continue reading Asians take initiative to build low energy homes in Britain
