Laura Close writes in the Australia Business Review about a technological breakthrough that has significantly increased the efficiency of solar panels. This has to be a welcome development. Solar Panel Breakthrough Could Mean Huge Energy Savings Green energy needs all the help and support it can get in Australia right now. Scientists in Sydney … Continue reading Efficiency gains in new solar panels
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An interesting documentary on climate change
There are many ways of communicating messages on climate change or sustainable energy. Celestine Bohlen writes in the New York Times about a new documentary that has recently been released. Adjusting the Tune on Climate Change For a week in November, people across the United States were complaining bitterly about the cold. Record low … Continue reading An interesting documentary on climate change
Slow progress in the roll out of smart meters in the US
Throughout OECD countries, there has been a great emphasis on the potential benefits of smart meters. While the potential is there, the roll out and the benefits are not happening. Matthew L. Wald provides a good article in the New York Times about the situation in the US. Power Savings of Smart Meters Prove … Continue reading Slow progress in the roll out of smart meters in the US
Emphasis on promoting diesel has totally shifted in Paris
For years, the French government felt that diesel vehicles were the solution to saving energy and improving air quality. Well, they have recently found out that is not true, yet diesel fuel still remains cheaper than gasoline – for the present time. There are other ways of looking for other options, as Anne Penketh writes … Continue reading Emphasis on promoting diesel has totally shifted in Paris
“We may not understand energy but . . .”
EiD loves to showcase articles from local and regional news services because it is important to know what is being expressed outside the capitals and economic centres. Amy Greil writes a very good article in the Kenosha News from Wisconsin in the US about the appropriate options to deal with our complex energy world. Amy … Continue reading “We may not understand energy but . . .”
Danes give a global focus to lighting
We know Denmark’s reputation for wind turbines and for energy efficiency. The country has done wonders to show what can be done when a comprehensive approach is taken to energy policy. This week there have been several articles on how Denmark is setting a standard for lighting. EiD has chosen this article by Diane Cardwell … Continue reading Danes give a global focus to lighting
This week’s briefs
There are several good news items that should be of interest to you. • Website of the week MED-ENEC is a regional project funded by the European Union. It aims to increase the use of Energy Efficiency measures and Renewable Energy systems in buildings in southern and eastern Mediterranean countries. It has an excellent … Continue reading This week’s briefs
Google and renewables
Joe Romm writes a good article on the Climateprogress website about why Google decided to stop its work on renewable energy. The Strange Thing About Google’s Decision To Stop Renewable Energy Research Two senior Google engineers have written a confusing article explaining what they learned after Google stopped its advanced research and development effort … Continue reading Google and renewables
Possible impact of geoengineering
Adam Corner, research director for the Climate Outreach & Information Network (Coin), provided a good column in The Guardian recently that argues that wealthier people are more susceptible to the trap of saying they won’t take action on emissions when they know engineering the planet’s climate is a possibility. This is a growing concern because geoengineering … Continue reading Possible impact of geoengineering
IEA review of EU energy policies
The International Energy Agency has recently published its review of EU’s energy policies as part of its country review series. This follows the first review of EU policies it undertook in 2008. The review states that at the time of the first review, “the European Union had embarked on two major reforms in energy and … Continue reading IEA review of EU energy policies
