New survey on developments in integrating renewable energy into our grid systems

The Renewable Energy Focus website provides the results of a recent survey undertaken by DNV GL showing that 82 per cent of global industry respondents say electricity system can be 70 per cent renewable by 2050 DNV reports results of 'electricity grid' survey In ‘Beyond Integration: Three dynamics shaping renewables and the grid,’ a … Continue reading New survey on developments in integrating renewable energy into our grid systems →

Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets

We may have had St. Patrick’s Day lately but Irish eyes will not be smiling at the thought that their renewable energy plans are coming up short. This is well described by Peter Bodkin on TheJournal website from Ireland. There are some major holes in Ireland’s renewable energy plans Ireland is in danger of … Continue reading Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets →

Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition

The Turkish weekly website provides a good review of the progress being made to increase the share of renewable energy. Turkey has produced the Renewable Energy Action Plan as part of its approach to follow EU policies. Currently a National Energy Efficiency Action Plan is being prepared and EiD will bring that to readers as … Continue reading Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition →

Thoughts on the energy transition

Nick Butler writes a very good blog on the Financial Times website arguing that change doesn’t come just through legislation and international treaties. He argues that technology is arguably much more important and “there is growing evidence that some fundamental changes are coming that will over time put a question mark over investments in the … Continue reading Thoughts on the energy transition →

The energy transition – the rate of growth of renewables

Chris Mooney provides a good article in the Washington Post about the rate of growth of renewable energies in the US. While the rate of growth is good, Mooney points out that they are still contributing a small fraction of the total electricity used in the US, far less than coal. Here’s how much … Continue reading The energy transition – the rate of growth of renewables →

The energy transition and the greater effect on the electricity system – renewables or efficiency?

John Farrell writes a good article on the CleanTechnica website arguing that, while renewable energy leads in the news, energy efficiency may be the more persistent threat to electric utilities in the 21st century. Do you have a view? Is Energy Efficiency The More Persistent Threat To Utilities? While local renewable energy and energy … Continue reading The energy transition and the greater effect on the electricity system – renewables or efficiency? →

Eiffel Tower completes its makeover with installation of micro wind turbines

The iconic landmark in Paris never fails to charm its residents and tourists. Tina Casey writes on the CleanTechnica website about the latest developments. How can you resist? Surely you must come and see the new micro wind turbines! Eiffel Tower’s Custom-Painted Micro Wind Turbines Will Wow Millions Last fall, France’s iconic Eiffel Tower … Continue reading Eiffel Tower completes its makeover with installation of micro wind turbines →

A wind of change is blowing: the rise of renewables in the UK

Fred Pearce provides a good account in the New Scientist about the increasing contribution that renewable energy is making to Britain’s electricity needs. Renewable energy poised to overtake nuclear in the UK A wind of change is blowing through the UK's power stations. Renewable sources of energy like wind turbines could soon generate more … Continue reading A wind of change is blowing: the rise of renewables in the UK →

Increased demand from China has boosted renewable energy manufacturers

Pilita Clark and Lucy Hornby write in the Financial Times about how China’s demand for new renewable energy capacity is helping global manufacturers. Even with the increased demand, however, solar manufacturers still remain saddled with severe overcapacity. Chinese demand fuels renewables sector turnround Production of wind turbines and solar panels soared in 2014, as … Continue reading Increased demand from China has boosted renewable energy manufacturers →

Providing power through kinetic tiles

Shane Hickey writes a good article in the Guardian about is harnessing energy from footsteps to power floodlights, electronic devices and more No need to tread lightly: the tile lighting up football in Rio and stations in France Whenever a goal is scored on the community football pitch at the Morro da Mineira favela … Continue reading Providing power through kinetic tiles →