No one said the energy transition would be easy and it is certainly proving to be true. Alex Barker and Jeevan Vasagar write in the Financial Times about the tug-of-war between Germany and the European Commission over subsidies for renewable energy Germany and EU row over energy subsidies Brussels and Berlin traded barbs on Thursday … Continue reading The EU subsidy rules: balancing energy and competition objectives?
Category: renewable energy
Criticism in UK over cost of subsidising renewable energy projects
There is growing concerns in many countries about the costs of subsidising renewable energy. Well, there are also concerns about the costs for nuclear but the emphasis these days appears to be on renewable energy as shown in an article by Guy Chazan in the Financial Times. The criticism in this post is a national … Continue reading Criticism in UK over cost of subsidising renewable energy projects
Taking a community approach to deploying solar systems
How would you like a solar garden? It sounds intriguing. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about some community efforts in the US for customers to buy into a solar array constructed elsewhere and receive credit on their electricity bills for the power their panels produce. This could be an interesting approach for … Continue reading Taking a community approach to deploying solar systems
The difficulties in developing clean energy
This article by Gary Brodeur in the Victorville Daily Press in the California highlights the difficulties and frustrations in developing renewable energy projects. Clean energy proving harder to capture than expected As the developer of a solar power plant sweats getting approval by deadline, some nearby residents hope it never gets built at all. It’s … Continue reading The difficulties in developing clean energy
German renewable energy policy about to change
We have all been following Germany’s energy transition. With the new government coalition we are now seeing some interesting changes to the approach taken, as Bentham Paulos writes on the Greentech website. The next phase of Germany’s energy transition takes competitive markets into account. Will other European countries start making the same move? Germany’s … Continue reading German renewable energy policy about to change
A high-rise Active House in Germany
Planetsave writes about a new residential building in Franfurt that shows what can be done combining energy efficient measures and solar. It does not state what the consumption per square metre is and it would be good if any EiD readers could let us know. Tallest German Residential High-Rise Will Also Be Solar Aktivhaus … Continue reading A high-rise Active House in Germany
New global report on renewables
REN21, the global renewable energy policy multi-stakeholder network, has published its 2014 global status report. The Renewables Global Status Report provides a comprehensive and timely overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide. It enables policymakers, industry, investors and civil society to make informed decisions. The report covers recent developments, current status, … Continue reading New global report on renewables
New Oxfam study shows that Ukraine situation provides a wake-up call for the European Union
The Press Association writes in The Guardian about a new study by Oxfam that calls on EU to end reliance on imported and domestic fossil fuels and increase energy efficiency and boost renewables. Ukraine conflict wake-up call for EU's looming fuel and energy crisis – Oxfam The turmoil in Ukraine should be a wake-up … Continue reading New Oxfam study shows that Ukraine situation provides a wake-up call for the European Union
How political experience can be used to promote renewables
It is difficult for small “green” electricity companies to make gains in the market. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about one former political operative and his move to break into the market. Applying the Lessons of Politics to Green Power Over the years, Tom Matzzie — by working as a political … Continue reading How political experience can be used to promote renewables
How new developments in nuclear could affect renewables
James Montgomery, contributing editor of Renewable Energy World, gives four reasons why recent developments in nuclear technology could harm the future developments in renewable energy. Why New Nuclear Technology Hurts the Case for Renewables "We need to act fast with efficiency and renewables, while nuclear continues to be plagued by the same drawbacks and problems … Continue reading How new developments in nuclear could affect renewables
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 