Germany’s transition to low carbon economy leaves no stone unturned

Stefan Nicola of Bloomberg’s Businessweek.com provides more information on Germany as it seeks ways to ensure the effective transition to a low carbon, no nuclear future. EiD continues to provide its readers useful articles on Germany because it is one of the most important test cases in Europe and globally to show what must and … Continue reading Germany’s transition to low carbon economy leaves no stone unturned →

German bank leads way with major funding for renewable energy

The German state-owned bank, KfW, is highly regarded globally for its support for both energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is often seen as a “best practice” bank that sets the standard, even though few other governments have proven willing to create such an institution. Reuters reports on a new initiative from KfW that will … Continue reading German bank leads way with major funding for renewable energy →

Developments in renewables in Turkey

Turkey has high potential for the expansion of renewable energy. Until recently this has been poorly developed. Turkey is in transition to a much more sustainable energy approach and this article by Sinem Demir for Oilprice.com helpful in showing the dynamics of promoting renewable energy. Ms. Demir is an independent consultant in Turkey. Government … Continue reading Developments in renewables in Turkey →

The US Army marches forward with energy efficiency

There are two very good articles on what is going on in the US army to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. We are always saying the public sector is to lead by example. Well, here are good examples from the US Army. Behavioral changes key to Army energy efficiency By J.D. Leipold, Army News … Continue reading The US Army marches forward with energy efficiency →

Munich Re will invest several billion euros in green energy

The Swiss news service, Romandie.com, reported that the German reinsurer Munich Re plans to boost the profitability of its financial investments by investing billions of euros in renewable energy sector, according to an interview published Saturday. “We want in the next three to five years to develop our investments totaling 2.5 billion euros in renewable … Continue reading Munich Re will invest several billion euros in green energy →

Renewables deliver even as India’s grid collapses

This week, we have all read about the catastrophic blackouts in India, with over 600 million people left without electricity. Energy Matters from Australia takes a different look at this terrible event. India's Massive Blackout Proves Solar Energy's Mettle In what has been described as the world's largest blackout event, solar panels again proved … Continue reading Renewables deliver even as India’s grid collapses →

The answer my friend is blowing in the wind . . .

With the Olympics underway in London, there have been queries about how green these games are. James Murray writes for BusinessGreen, part of the Guardian Environment Network, that there are wind turbines installed. Unfortunately, there has not been much promotion of them, but they are there. Olympic Park erects wind turbines It was one … Continue reading The answer my friend is blowing in the wind . . . →

Good results from Dutch investment tax

Ulrika Lomas of Tax-News.com presents some important results showing that an Energy Investment Allowance has had a significant impact on investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the Netherlands. Dutch Investment Tax Boosts Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency The Dutch ministry of economic affairs, agriculture and innovation has recently announced that the government’s tax … Continue reading Good results from Dutch investment tax →

Spanish government to raise cash from renewable energy as austerity measure

Undoubtedly, Spain is going through hard times during this economic crisis. Now the government has decided that it can no longer leave the renewable industry alone. Gone are the lucrative subsidies that built the industry. Now, renewables is being called upon to help dig Spain out of the austerity morass, as described in the following … Continue reading Spanish government to raise cash from renewable energy as austerity measure →

Feed-in tariffs and German policy

Everyone in Europe is watching Germany so carefully because it has taken a bold stance to decarbonise its economy while at the same time phasing out nuclear and endorsing its commitment to renewable energy and energy efficiency. This article from Renewable Energy Focus provides some insight into the “politics” of trying to achieve all these … Continue reading Feed-in tariffs and German policy →