Category: energy transition

Reviewing the options for Kenya’s energy transition

There is no single way forward for the energy transition. For many countries, the option to expand the use of coal is still being assessed. Erik Nordman, Associate Professor at Grand Valley State University in Michigan explains about the latest developments in Kenya. They could be lessons for all of us. Why the Lamu coal … Continue reading Reviewing the options for Kenya’s energy transition →

Blog from Silvia Zinetti: The Community Choice Energy model is gaining momentum in California. Can this knowledge be transferred to Europe?

In my previous post I introduced the concept of Community Choice Energy (CCE) (1) business model and how cities and local governments in California are gaining momentum in leading the way towards sustainable energy transition at the local level. There is definitely an interesting situation. Contrary to what the federal government is doing, California is … Continue reading Blog from Silvia Zinetti: The Community Choice Energy model is gaining momentum in California. Can this knowledge be transferred to Europe? →

Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy

We often forget that Africa has a flourishing class of entrepreneurs. Fred McBagonluri, Dean of Engineering at Ashesi University in Ghana writes on The Conversation website about recent developments and, importantly, that there is a need to further encourage them to help improve access to electricity for much of the population.   Start-ups can help … Continue reading Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy →

The human dimension in the transition to a low-carbon economy

With legal disputes, bad publicity, protests and violence, the transition to a low-carbon economy is not without problems. Robin Hicks explains about some of the human rights concerns in an article on the Eco-Business website.   Renewable energy faces growing human rights concerns A sharp rise in renewable energy projects around the world over the … Continue reading The human dimension in the transition to a low-carbon economy →

Reviewing Germany’s efforts to reduce dependence on coal

Everyone is watching the efforts underway in Germany to move to a low carbon economy. Irene Banos Ruiz writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the challenges to move away from using coal.   How far is Germany from a complete coal exit? Germany's ambitious greenhouse gas reduction plans are facing a major obstacle: an … Continue reading Reviewing Germany’s efforts to reduce dependence on coal →

Energy transition in India benefiting small businesses

We are regularly getting updates on how the energy transition is progressing in India. It is encouraging to read the article by Rajabahadur V. Arcot in the Economic Times about the boost coming to small businesses.   MSMEs to benefit from smart city, renewable energy, and Digital India initiatives Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) … Continue reading Energy transition in India benefiting small businesses →

While seeing progress, India sees challenges in its energy transition

R. Sree Ram writes a good article on the livemint website about the challenges being faced in India as the transition to a low carbon economy continues.   Renewable energy: poor demand, weak utilities expose challenges The gap between good intentions and execution is starkly evident in one area of the renewable energy sector. Capacity … Continue reading While seeing progress, India sees challenges in its energy transition →

Going the renewables path can bring many benefits to Iran

We don’t normally think of Iran when we think of the energy transition to renewables, but the Climate Action Programme website reports on a new study that explains the benefits that could come if they decide to follow that path.   100% renewables makes financial sense for Iran According to a new study, if Iran … Continue reading Going the renewables path can bring many benefits to Iran →

Momentum continues in US states despite Washington scene

There is a lot of concern everywhere about what will happen with sustainable energy policies in the US, given the position of the Trump administration. Bill Ritter Jr. from Colorado State University writes a good article on The Conversation website explaining why states are not abandoning clean energy. No one said the energy transition would … Continue reading Momentum continues in US states despite Washington scene →