Category: renewable energy

Concerns have been raised in Scotland about finding a balance between green energy and sustaining forests

Many windfarms have been built in Scotland in place of trees. It’s not all concern because the Scottish Government has pledged to cover more than one fifth of Scotland’s land area with trees by 2032 in a bid to help tackle the clime emergency. It is difficult, however, to find the right balance.  Tom Gordon … Continue reading Concerns have been raised in Scotland about finding a balance between green energy and sustaining forests →

Pumped thermal electricity storage is expected to be competitive with other storage technologies

One promising storage option is pumped thermal electricity storage. This relatively new technology has been around for about ten years, and is currently being tested in pilot plants. Antoine Koen, PhD Candidate in Pumped Thermal Energy Storage and Pau Farres Antunez, Postdoctoral researcher in Energy Storage, University of Cambridge write about recent developments in an … Continue reading Pumped thermal electricity storage is expected to be competitive with other storage technologies →

Fukushima transforms itself into a renewable energy hub

Known for the 2011 nuclear meltdown, Fukushima has now vowed to power the region with 100% renewable energy by 2040, compared with 40% today. Justin McCurry explains in an article in The Guardian.   Fukushima unveils plans to become renewable energy hub Fukushima is planning to transform itself into a renewable energy hub, almost nine … Continue reading Fukushima transforms itself into a renewable energy hub →

Commercial and industrial customers pushing for resilience, reliability, and sustainability from utilities

Emily Holbrook writes on the Environmental Leader website about a new report about what commercial and industrial customers are expecting from its utility providers. When it comes to electricity, they are expecting more renewables. Are these your findings from your experience?   Report: Utilities Must Commit to Renewable Energy or Industrial Clients May Turn to … Continue reading Commercial and industrial customers pushing for resilience, reliability, and sustainability from utilities →

With 100% of its electricity coming from renewables, one German town demonstrates what can be achieved when municipalities adopt innovative approaches

Bertie Russell, Research Associate in the Urban Institute at the University of Sheffield describes in an article on The Conversation website what one small German town has done to undertake its own low carbon energy transition. Are there lessons for all of us?   This small German town took back the power – and went … Continue reading With 100% of its electricity coming from renewables, one German town demonstrates what can be achieved when municipalities adopt innovative approaches →

How community groups can get into power generation under the first renewable electricity support scheme in Ireland

As we are learning every day, communities play a key role in our low carbon energy transition.  A new support scheme in Ireland plans to aid schools, sports clubs and small businesses create power from renewables.  Kevin O’Sullivan explains in an article on the Irish Times website.   New scheme to help community groups generate … Continue reading How community groups can get into power generation under the first renewable electricity support scheme in Ireland →

Renewable energies have a significant role to play in ensuring industry becomes more sustainable

The low carbon energy transition requires action in many ways.  Emily Folk writes on the Renewable Energy Magazine website on the benefits of industry deploying more renewable energy.   Industrial Applications of Renewable Energy We tend to blame meat-eaters and plastic-straw-users when it comes to climate change. However, according to a report released in 2017, … Continue reading Renewable energies have a significant role to play in ensuring industry becomes more sustainable →

More microgrids installed in Western Australia

The low carbon energy transition in Australia is bringing interesting results.  In parts of Western Australia,  transmission lines are being removed and microgrids are replacing them. This is due to the boost from renewable energy and battery storage.  Steve Hanley explains in an article on the CleanTechnica website.   Western Australia Utility Removing Poles & … Continue reading More microgrids installed in Western Australia →

Large influx of students in Scotland studying aspects of renewable energy

Gemma Fraser writes on the Holyrood website about the first study of its kind demonstrating the interest in joining the future green energy workforce.   Almost 13,000 students studying renewable energy as Scotland upskills for climate emergency Almost 13,000 students are studying courses related to renewable energy at Scotland's universities and colleges, the first survey … Continue reading Large influx of students in Scotland studying aspects of renewable energy →