Category: renewable energy

Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed

The Irish Farmers’ Association has been reviewing the impact of missing targets for renewable energy. Niall Claffey explains in an article on the AgriLand website.   '€600 million/year' fine if Ireland misses 2020 renewable energy targets “We are potentially looking at a €600 million/year fine for missing the 2020 targets – where’s the urgency?” This … Continue reading Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed →

Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was established to help build a new, post-Cold War era in Central and Eastern Europe. It has since played a historic role and gained unique expertise in fostering change in the region - and beyond. Now it is active in more than 30 countries, from the Southern … Continue reading Financing sustainable energy high priority for EBRD →

Scotland changes its approach to promoting renewable energy

Ben Chapman writes in The Independent that the Scottish government will be creating a new publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company. What are your views about this development?   Scotland to set up publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company Scotland will set up a publicly-owned, not-for-profit energy company, providing locally generated renewable energy, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. … Continue reading Scotland changes its approach to promoting renewable energy →

The island of Ireland takes regional approach for energy transition

Colm Gorey writes on the Silicon Republic website about a research project underway that demonstrates battery-based energy storage on the Irish grid. This is important as Ireland and Northern Ireland continue to increase the deployment of renewable energies.   All-Ireland project to stress-test renewable energy storage for smart grids An all-Ireland research project aims to … Continue reading The island of Ireland takes regional approach for energy transition →

Some important aspects of the energy transition in Japan

As a country with few domestic resources of energy, Japan has had to develop very robust policies to ensure effective energy security. Unfortunately, its reliance on nuclear energy caused many problems after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. It is encouraging to read an article by Barbara Eldredge on the curbed.com website about the impact from … Continue reading Some important aspects of the energy transition in Japan →

Tasmania planning to increase its storage capacity as part of Australia’s energy transition

As Australia is looking for ways of reducing dependence on coal, new studies are assessing the feasibility of adding 10 to 15 pumped hydro energy storage sites. Sophie Vorrath explains in an article on the RenewEconomy website.   Tasmania ups quest to become renewable energy "battery of Australia" The potential for Tasmania to double its … Continue reading Tasmania planning to increase its storage capacity as part of Australia’s energy transition →

Technology advance in converting car exhaust into renewable energy

It is encouraging to regularly read about technological advances that are helping – or should help – the energy transition. Mario L. Major writes on the Interesting Engineering website about a new device that converts heat from car exhaust into generating alternative forms of energy.   Scientists Create A Device That Converts Car Exhaust Into … Continue reading Technology advance in converting car exhaust into renewable energy →

Comments on the energy transition from Uganda

It is important for us to see how others discuss the energy transition. Brian K. Katabazi, associate director of the Centre for Energy Governance writes on newvision.co.ug, Uganda’s leading daily, about the importance of renewable energy to mitigate GHG emissions.   Advancing Renewable Energy Transition Will Mitigate Climate Change The 2017 publication of the renewable … Continue reading Comments on the energy transition from Uganda →

The energy transition and an emerging energy justice concern

The energy transition is complex and affects many social issues. Jason Byrne and Tony Matthews from Griffith University in Australia raise the concern about energy justice since there are disproportionate impacts of energy poverty. This is a good article you should read. It is available on The Conversation website. What about the people missing out … Continue reading The energy transition and an emerging energy justice concern →