Governments in Africa should find ways to make green innovation work

In an article on The Conversation website, Nara Monkam, Associate Professor of Public Economics, Chair in Municipal Finance within the Department of Economics, and Head of the Public Policy Hub at the University of Pretoria, University of Pretoria discusses what it will take to make green innovation work in Africa. Has finance for green … Continue reading Governments in Africa should find ways to make green innovation work →

EC steps up support for Ukraine’s energy security and paves the way for full market integration

The European Commission unveiled package in Kyiv to secure energy system and enable full integration with Europe. The package is described in a news item on the Renews website. Will the Commission have a similar package to promote energy efficiency? EU support to boost Ukraine renewables expansion In Kyiv this week, the European Commission … Continue reading EC steps up support for Ukraine’s energy security and paves the way for full market integration →

Blog by Jane Marsh: How Flood-Prone Cities Can Become Hydro Energy Hubs

Many people live far away from coasts and flood plains, worrying about how it would affect their investments and livelihoods. Regions known for its flooding trends can transform their reputation by capturing the heavy winds and rain. Then, it could turn into electricity for citizens. How do these geographies become hydroelectric havens instead of battered … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh: How Flood-Prone Cities Can Become Hydro Energy Hubs →

The untapped potential of rural areas for renewable energy production in the EU “offers a way forward”

In an article on The Conversation website, Lewis Dijkstra, Team Leader Urban and Territorial Analysis at the Joint Research Centre (JRC) writes that rural areas possess the highest untapped potential of renewable energy production in the EU. Renewable energy: rural areas can be the EU’s green powerhouse The European Union aims to cut greenhouse … Continue reading The untapped potential of rural areas for renewable energy production in the EU “offers a way forward” →

Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025

It is encouraging that institutional investors with $1.5 trillion in funds have told asset managers to step up on climate action or risk being dumped, according to the Financial Times (behind a paywall). “A group of 26 financial institutions and pension funds from Australia to the US, including Scottish Widows, the People’s Partnership and Brunel … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025 →

The global energy transition needs bold action

Jennifer Layke, Global Director of the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition writes on the World Resources Institute about what it takes to accelerate the global energy transition. What are your views? 6 Opportunities to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition The way we make and use energy is changing. With prices falling … Continue reading The global energy transition needs bold action →

What can we expect from Sustainable Aviation Fuels?

In an article on The Conversation website, Ben Purvis, Research Associate, Sustainability Assessment, University of Sheffield writes about the challenges in the UK to reduce carbon emissions from flying by 70%, as announced by the government. It’s not that simple at all. While this article is about the UK, it is relevant to all countries. … Continue reading What can we expect from Sustainable Aviation Fuels? →

Energy in Demand News, February 9, 2025

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to reduce carbon emissions, put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods imported into the EU, and encourage cleaner industrial production through a methodology for calculating embedded emissions according to the Paris Agreement and the EU Fit for 55 package. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 9, 2025 →

Energy in Demand News, February 2, 2025

Who would have guessed? Norway’s coalition government has collapsed because of the EU’s energy efficiency directive, energy performance of buildings directive and renewable energy directive! The Eurosceptic junior coalition partner quit after the Prime Minister pushed to implement the energy directives. Norway (which is not a member of the European Union) adopts most of the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 2, 2025 →

New report questions IEA’s focus on the global energy transition

Valerie Volcovici writes on the Reuters website about a new report from National Center for Energy Analytics that critcises the IEA’s approach to the energy transition. The NCEA is a US-based national energy think tank. What are your views? IEA comes under pressure from former oil market chief to cut energy transition focus The … Continue reading New report questions IEA’s focus on the global energy transition →