Offshore wind power playing important role but still needs long-term policy support from government

The potential for using offshore wind power in Europe is significant and increasingly it is being exploited. Greg Bruno writes on The National website from the UAE about the progress being made but the words of caution from many of the largest energy companies that “commitment is only possible with a stable, long-term market for … Continue reading Offshore wind power playing important role but still needs long-term policy support from government →

World’s largest cold energy storage plant powered from renewables commissioned

The energy transition is truly on and it is good to see new innovations. Yasmin Ali writes on the BBC News website about a newly commissioned cryogenic energy facility that stores power from renewables or off-peak generation by chilling air into liquid form. Cryogenic storage offers hope for renewable energy The world's largest cold … Continue reading World’s largest cold energy storage plant powered from renewables commissioned →

How the energy transition brings transformation

The energy transition brings many benefits beyond simply reducing our carbon footprint. Stanley Reed explains in the New York Times how a shift to tidal power is bringing hope to a region of Wales that was once a major industrial area. For a Welsh City, the Tides Offer Renewal “We really need something different … Continue reading How the energy transition brings transformation →

Government encourages investors to establish manufacturing facilities in Turkey for renewable energy technologies

The manufacturing industry is one of the main drivers of the Turkish economy, accounting for about 25 % of total GDP. As explained by Anna Hirtenstein on the Bloomberg website, Turkey is trying to increase its manufacturing by requiring renewable energy technologies to be built in the country. The worry is that the new rules … Continue reading Government encourages investors to establish manufacturing facilities in Turkey for renewable energy technologies →

Many feel the momentum for America’s energy transition will continue

Much is being written about what the new Trump administration will do to energy and climate change policies. No doubt these are anxious moments. But Joe Ryan, Chris Martin and Jim Polson write an assuring article on the Bloomberg News website that economic reality will prevail for renewable energy. Let’s hope they are right. … Continue reading Many feel the momentum for America’s energy transition will continue →

First steps for a global, interconnected energy grid

The energy transition is truly underway, regardless of American elections. It is encouraging to see the development of new grids that will make the use of renewable energy more effective. Loz Blain writes on the New Atlas website about latest developments from an Asia-based group of entrepreneurs. Asian “super grid” the first step towards … Continue reading First steps for a global, interconnected energy grid →

Indonesia sees renewable energy as key to its sustainable energy future

More and more countries are realising how important investing in renewable energy is in meeting a range of policy goals. Viriya P. Singgih writes in The Jakarta Post about recent government commitments to develop renewable energy. Renewable energy is a must, not an option: Arcandra The government has reiterated its commitment to develop renewable … Continue reading Indonesia sees renewable energy as key to its sustainable energy future →

Decarbonising our heating requirements

Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs and Louise Reid, both from the University of St Andrews, explain in a recent article on The Conversation website that almost nothing has been done about making heating renewable. What are your views? World’s progress at making heating renewable is pitiful – here’s why The Marrakech Climate Conference in Morocco, which opened … Continue reading Decarbonising our heating requirements →

Looking at Britain’s sustainable energy approach from the other side of the Atlantic

EiD always enjoys reading commentary from people and organisations when they are not there to defend a specific position but are there to simply look at a situation from a different perspective. Beth Gardiner reviews the renewable energy situation in Britain following the June Brexit vote. Let us know what you think. For Renewable … Continue reading Looking at Britain’s sustainable energy approach from the other side of the Atlantic →

Renewable energy’s impact in the energy transition

Renewable energy may play a huge part in helping to achieve the ambitions of the Paris Agreement, now in force and under discussion at COP22 climate talks in Marrakesh, writes Steffen Böhm on The Ecologist website. But it can never be the whole story, and nor does it relieve the need for deeper changes in … Continue reading Renewable energy’s impact in the energy transition →