Larger wind turbines being deployed in US

Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about how costs for wind technology have dropped significantly thus increasing the potential benefits. To take advantage of the growing potential, the size of wind turbines in the US is increasing.   Wind turbines are huge, but they’re about to get way, way bigger In … Continue reading Larger wind turbines being deployed in US

Developing countries increasingly deploying sustainable energy technologies

Chris Mooney wrote a good article in the Washington Post about a new report highlighting how developing countries are more and more installing renewable energy technologies to great effect.   This will give you hope: Developing countries are racing to install wind and solar There’s been a lot of glum news on the climate front … Continue reading Developing countries increasingly deploying sustainable energy technologies

Showing the renewable energy transition is underway

The Earth Policy Institute writes on the EcoWatch website about seven reasons why renewable energy is firmly entrenched in our global energy system.   7 Facts That Prove the Renewable Energy Revolution Has Arrived The global transition to clean, renewable energy and away from nuclear and fossil fuels is well under way with remarkable developments … Continue reading Showing the renewable energy transition is underway

Electrical origami for buildings

Stacey Huang writes on the physics.org website about the latest developments by a university student for an environmentally sustainable building   Self-folding structure could slash energy use in buildings Princeton student Denisa Buzatu's vision for an environmentally sustainable building is a sort of shape-shifting origami façade. For her senior thesis, Buzatu, a civil and environmental … Continue reading Electrical origami for buildings

Technology development: bladeless wind turbines

Andrew Griffin writes in the Independent about the latest technology development for wind turbines. It will be interesting to see what impact these new turbines will have.   Bladeless wind turbines generate electricity by shaking, not spinning Scientists hope to hugely reduce the cost of wind energy by removing the blades from wind farms, instead … Continue reading Technology development: bladeless wind turbines

The renewable energy sector is creating jobs

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has recently published its latest report on the status of renewable energy employment. It is impressive that employment rose 18% between 2013 and 2014.   IRENA and jobs Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review presents the status of renewable energy employment, both by technology and in selected countries, … Continue reading The renewable energy sector is creating jobs

Intense lobbying on renewable energy in Kansas

Peter Hancock writes an interesting article in LJWorld.com about the latest developments in Kansas to move to a voluntary approach for renewable energy deployment, away from a mandatory obligation.   Renewable energy bill more about ideology than environment The Kansas House and Senate could start acting as early as Wednesday to repeal a 2005 law … Continue reading Intense lobbying on renewable energy in Kansas

Legal framework for renewable energy is firming up in Romania

Laura Grigore explains on Romania’s Business Review website about the latest legal developments in Romania to establish a sustainable electricity system based on renewables.   Romanian parliament approves law on measures in the field of electricity produced from renewable energy sources Romanian Parliament adopted by a large majority the legislation on measures in the field … Continue reading Legal framework for renewable energy is firming up in Romania

Communities play an increasingly important role in the energy transition

Michael Levitin writes a good article in the Guardian explaining that publicly-run renewable energy programmes are flourishing across the US, as states from California to Massachusetts and Ohio embrace the switch from fossil-fuel based power.   Community energy model is speeding US move to renewables Sewage and solar power may be odd bedfellows in the … Continue reading Communities play an increasingly important role in the energy transition