Global Futures Report points to transformation policies for renewable energy

Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), in cooperation with the Institute for Sustainable Energy Policies (ISEP), recently released its annual "REN21 Global Futures Report (GFR)," which presents a range of expert perspectives on possible renewable energy futures. The report is based on interviews with more than 170 leading experts and 50 published energy scenarios. It … Continue reading Global Futures Report points to transformation policies for renewable energy →

Renewables in Poland – hard to get consensus on way forward

Jan Cienski recently wrote a blog for the Financial Times about the difficulties in getting renewable energy policies firmly established within Poland. Renewable energy in Poland: endlessly renewable squabble Poland’s long-running reluctance to tackle a new law on renewable energy is starting to impose growing economic and political costs, as big energy companies freeze … Continue reading Renewables in Poland – hard to get consensus on way forward →

Global atlas for renewable energy goes online

The world’s first open-access Global Atlas of renewable energy resources went live recently, announced at the annual general assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). “The Global Atlas provides a powerful new tool in international efforts to double the world’s share of renewable energy by 2030” The Global Atlas is the largest ever initiative … Continue reading Global atlas for renewable energy goes online →

Impact of biofuel production assessed

The Reuters news agency writes in The Guardian about a new study that biofuel production could actually be doing a lot of harm to the environment. Biofuel production threatens air quality and crop yields, study finds Report warns large-scale cultivation of trees for renewable wood fuel would emit high levels of the chemical isoprene. Fighting … Continue reading Impact of biofuel production assessed →

Green Investment Bank shows it’s in business

Renewable Energy Focus provides details on the first deal by the UK’s new public-funded green investment bank in wind energy. UK Green Investment Bank agrees its first offshore wind farm finance package The UK’s state-backed Green Investment Bank (GIB) has struck its first deal in the offshore wind sector, contributing to a £224 million re-financing … Continue reading Green Investment Bank shows it’s in business →

New portal for learning about renewable energy

Greenbuildnews describes a new innovative approach to teach British school children about renewable energy and climate change. Lightsource opens the portal to educating future generations about renewable energy Over 90 schools in the UK now have access to a specially designed on-line portal to educate children about renewable energy and climate change. This portal has … Continue reading New portal for learning about renewable energy →

Did you mention renewables?

Todd Woody on the staff of Forbes, the news service writes about a survey that shows how renewable energy has gained much attention in the past ten years in major print publications. The increase is quite impressive. Renewable Energy Winning Mind Share If Not Market Share Renewable energy has not yet won the battle for … Continue reading Did you mention renewables? →

Reviewing Germany’s transition to renewable energy

Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster, has written an excellent review of Germany’s transition to renewable energy. Assessing Germany's shift to renewables In Germany, the transition to electricity from renewable sources is occurring faster than originally planned. Critics question whether this reflects overambitious planning, which could endanger overall reform plans. Germany's fundamental rethinking of energy … Continue reading Reviewing Germany’s transition to renewable energy →

New eco-label for renewable energy

Green Economy describes a new voluntary label that certifies the share of electricity coming from renewable energy. 'WindMade' Eco-Label Now Covers All Kinds of Renewable Energy To encourage corporations to use renewable energy, last year wind-related organizations launched “WindMade” a label that certifies that 25% of their electricity comes from wind energy. Since businesses tend … Continue reading New eco-label for renewable energy →

Everyone knew there would be costs involved to meet energy goals but . . .

Conor Keane, Business Editor of the Irish Examiner reports on the estimated costs for Ireland to meet its legal obligations under EU Directives Meeting energy goals to cost €23bn Ireland needs to invest €22.8bn between now and 2020 if it is to fulfil its legal obligations under EU directives on the environment and energy efficiency … Continue reading Everyone knew there would be costs involved to meet energy goals but . . . →