Blockchain technology is starting to become an important tool for many industries. Anmar Frangoul explains how the energy company Iberdrola is using it to promote renewable energy in an article on the CNBC website. Iberdrola uses blockchain to ensure renewable energy supply Major utility provider Iberdrola has used blockchain technology to “guarantee” that the … Continue reading Spanish utility now using blockchain to “guarantee” that the energy it supplies to its customers comes from 100 percent renewable sources
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The European Investment Bank has launched consultation in support of sustainable energy goals
For our low-carbon energy transition, we definitely need more investments in renewable energy technologies. David Foxwell writes on the Offshore Wind Journal website about a new consultation by the EIB to strengthen the impact of its future energy lending. The EiB page on the consultation is here. EIB launches energy lending consultation in support … Continue reading The European Investment Bank has launched consultation in support of sustainable energy goals
Important lessons from the energy transition in Spain
The Transnational Institute (TNI) published an article on its website about important developments in Spain’s energy transition. What do you think? A renewable energy model based on participation, collective ownership and gender equity The Spanish electricity sector has undergone major changes since 1997, when the government of José María Aznar adopted a decision to … Continue reading Important lessons from the energy transition in Spain
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
