EEA report shows progress on increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing across the European Union

Progress on increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing across the European Union, putting at risk the EU’s ability to achieve its energy and emissions reduction targets. Rising energy consumption, particularly in the transport sector, is to blame for the slowdown, according to preliminary data released today in the European … Continue reading EEA report shows progress on increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing across the European Union →

Would you believe that a bug’s fart can produce renewable energy?

The energy transition is definitely fascinating in finding out interesting innovations. Bob Makin from the Bridgewater Courier News writes on the My Central Jersey website about an innovation in New Jersey that you should find quite interesting. Bug farts help create renewable energy in Central Jersey Would you believe that a bug’s fart can … Continue reading Would you believe that a bug’s fart can produce renewable energy? →

A regular shop-bought mushroom has been turned into an electricity generator

Maybe these are the new magic mushrooms we have all been in search of. Researchers say creation of 'bio-hybrids' from fungi and bacteria could be used to power devices. Undoubtedly the low-carbon energy transition needs many innovations and possibly mushrooms will now play a role. Josh Gabbatiss explains in an article on the Independent website. … Continue reading A regular shop-bought mushroom has been turned into an electricity generator →

A blockchain-powered renewable energy certificate (REC) marketplace has opened in Singapore

The use of blockchain technology has become more popular recently. How its use will evolve will be interesting to see. Tom Kenning writes on the pv-tech website about how one utility in Singapore has launched a blockchain-powered renewable energy certificate (REC) marketplace, which is amongst the first of its kind worldwide. What are your views? … Continue reading A blockchain-powered renewable energy certificate (REC) marketplace has opened in Singapore →

The explosion in renewable energy projects on blockchain is already promising

We are reading about the use of blockchain in many applications. Ralph Tkatchuk writes on the dataconomy website about its use in promoting renewable energy. How Blockchain is Boosting Renewable Energy The explosion in renewable energy projects on blockchain is already promising—there are 122 startups operating in the space, with nearly half launching since … Continue reading The explosion in renewable energy projects on blockchain is already promising →

Refugee women in Turkey learn about value of renewable energy

There are many refugees now living in Turkey. It is encouraging to read that an NGO is help many refugee women to understand the benefits of renewable energy and even turn those efforts into money making initiatives. Banu Şen explains in an article in the Hurriyet Daily News. Refugee women receive courses on renewable energy … Continue reading Refugee women in Turkey learn about value of renewable energy →

The largest producer of renewable energy in Europe announces major investment plan

Statkraft wants to invest roughly 10 billion Norwegian crowns per year ($1.23 billion) in renewable energy between 2019 and 2025. Anmar Frangoul explains in an article on the CNBC website. Renewable energy powerhouse Statkraft to invest $1.23 billion in renewables per year Norway's Statkraft has unveiled plans to invest roughly 10 billion Norwegian crowns … Continue reading The largest producer of renewable energy in Europe announces major investment plan →

Understanding the impact of China’s boom – the world needs China to do more to address emissions

David Leitch writes on the Renew Economy website about the impact of the construction boom underway in China. Worryingly, not only is construction driving an increase coal fired electricity, but China’s share of oil and gas consumption is also rising. While we are aware of the efforts that China is doing in the energy transition, … Continue reading Understanding the impact of China’s boom – the world needs China to do more to address emissions →

More than 14,800 renewable energy patents were filed worldwide in 2017

Kevin Ross writes on the Power Engineering International website about the impressive increase in patents for renewable energy technologies. More than half were submitted for solar power. Global green energy patents up 43 per cent in a year Figures reveal that more than 14,800 renewable energy patents were filed worldwide in 2017 – a … Continue reading More than 14,800 renewable energy patents were filed worldwide in 2017 →

Coping with the public’s desire for 100% renewable energy

The energy transition brings up interesting dilemmas. As David Roberts writes in his article on the Vox website “Renewable energy is hot. It has incredible momentum, not only in terms of deployment and costs but in terms of public opinion and cultural cachet. To put it simply: Everyone loves renewable energy. It’s cleaner, it’s high-tech, … Continue reading Coping with the public’s desire for 100% renewable energy →