Understanding the macro-economic benefits of renewables

Rodney Edwards writes on the Impartial Reporter website about how communities taking their energy future into their own hands was the topic under discussion at a recent renewable energy event attended by locals who are opposed to fracking in Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. ‘Renewables can be the source to re-energise rural communities, bringing jobs … Continue reading Understanding the macro-economic benefits of renewables →

Impact of low oil prices on the deployment of renewable energy technologies in developing countries

Pilita Clark writes in the Financial Times about how the recent oil price plunge is affecting the installation of renewable energy technologies in many developing countries. Cheap oil endangers poorer nations’ switch to renewable energy After oil prices started edging back up above $100 a barrel at the start of this decade, a Canadian … Continue reading Impact of low oil prices on the deployment of renewable energy technologies in developing countries →

Raising concern about UK government’s approach to wind power

Following premature cutbacks to onshore wind farms the UK's energy security will increasingly depend on large scale offshore wind power, write Ian Broadbent & Peter Strachan in an excellent blog on The Ecologist website. All at sea? Government's strong talk on offshore wind masks feeble ambition Onshore wind is potentially Britain's lowest cost electricity … Continue reading Raising concern about UK government’s approach to wind power →

Call for deep changes to the way Europe runs and regulates its electricity sector

Tobias Buck writes in the Financial Times how one of Europe’s biggest power companies sees the need for major reforms in order to better promote renewable energy. Iberdrola calls for energy reforms to back ‘efficient’ renewables The boss of one of Europe’s biggest power companies has called for deep changes to the way the … Continue reading Call for deep changes to the way Europe runs and regulates its electricity sector →

How renewable energy and energy efficiency are helping the brewing industry

Jeff Sheehan and Seth Rivard, co-founders of Rockford Brewing Company, wrote an interesting article in the Detroit News about how their commitment to sustainability has had a positive impact on their operations. Brews benefit from clean energy At Rockford Brewing Co., we take pride in the quality of our traditional and inventive — not … Continue reading How renewable energy and energy efficiency are helping the brewing industry →

Europe’s climate policies are having an impact on America’s forests

Everyone looks for a business opportunity, and when Europe started promoting biomass for power production, American wood suppliers were certainly glad to take advantage of the market opportunity. But, as Joby Warrick writes in the Washington Post, there are implications that may be less than sustainable. How Europe’s climate policies have led to more … Continue reading Europe’s climate policies are having an impact on America’s forests →

Fuel cells showing they are good business in Connecticut

While there is a lot of interest in fuel cells globally, Joel Reinbold explains on the Hartford Business website about the recent developments in Connecticut to set up a fuel cell park. Equally importantly, it describes how important this industry to the entire northeast of the US. Fuel cell park raises value of renewable … Continue reading Fuel cells showing they are good business in Connecticut →

Ensuring more reliable power from renewable energy

India TV News explains about a new joint India-UK project that combines the best of solar power, biomass energy and hydrogen to ensure more reliable power. New renewable energy model combines solar, bio-gas and H2 To provide 24x7 uninterrupted power from renewable energy sources, experts from the UK and IITs are now working together … Continue reading Ensuring more reliable power from renewable energy →

Plans for community-owned solar panels on buildings

ClickGreen provides an interesting article on the recent developments in Edinburgh for a partnership to create a community-owned renewable energy project. Will this be the way of the future? Edinburgh plans for UK's largest community renewable energy project Edinburgh Council has revealed plans to install community-owned solar panels on buildings across the Scottish capital. … Continue reading Plans for community-owned solar panels on buildings →

Green Innovation Index ranks China in top ten

The eturbonews website gives a good account of the state of progress in green innovation amongst the largest GHG emitting countries. While the focus is on China it shows the progress globally. China in top ten in renewable energy generation and clean tech In advance of the historic United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) … Continue reading Green Innovation Index ranks China in top ten →