How sustainable energy subsidies are evolving in Ireland

Recent analysis shows that there has been an important shift in subsidies towards sustainable energy in the past decade. Michael Viney explains in an article in the Irish Times. What is the experience in your country? Dramatic shift in environment subsidies towards renewable energy There has been a dramatic shift in environmental subsidies in … Continue reading How sustainable energy subsidies are evolving in Ireland →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Infrastructure Central to Renewable Energy Deployment and Access The push for renewable energy and improved energy access often requires improved or new energy infrastructure. Developing and building … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Working through some of the more thorny problems arising from increased electric vehicle uptake

Sophie Vorrath writes a good article on the One Step Off The Grid website about many of the issues arising in Australia about planning for the mass uptake of electric vehicles. One start up in Sydney has undertaken an important study that could benefit more than Australians. What do you think? How many Teslas … Continue reading Working through some of the more thorny problems arising from increased electric vehicle uptake →

India is in the midst of the “largest energy transformation project in the world”

While President Trump wants to revive America’s coal industry and walk away from any commitment to reduce GHG emissions, India, for one, is embracing renewables, LED lighting, electric cars, and more. Stephen Leahy explains in an article on the National Geographic website India Launches Massive Push for Clean Power, Lighting, and Cars India is in … Continue reading India is in the midst of the “largest energy transformation project in the world” →

It’s time to reassess the notion of “new energy”

Werner van Zyl, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Lecturer in sustainable energy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal writes that our long-term sustainable energy solution has to focus more on the sun. All roads to sustainable energy lead to the sun Humans consume 221 tonnes of coal, 1,066 barrels of oil, and 93,000 metric cubes of … Continue reading It’s time to reassess the notion of “new energy” →

Understanding how to overcome the problem of energy access

David Ockwell and Rob Byrne of the University of Sussex provide a thoughtful article on the Conversation website about the challenges to provide energy access sustainably. Providing sustainable energy isn’t just about gadgets and dollars Around the world, 1.1 billion people have no electricity and 2.9 billion can’t cook with “clean” energy. The international … Continue reading Understanding how to overcome the problem of energy access →

More action needed to meet energy goals by 2030, new report finds

Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster, reports on a new report from the World Bank that highlights that efforts to provide clean energy to the poor are not meeting their goals and that a greater effort is needed. Getting clean power to the poor hits a bump A fresh report by the World Bank and … Continue reading More action needed to meet energy goals by 2030, new report finds →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the February update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: EU Invests in Energy Infrastructure; Energy Efficiency in the Spotlight in Europe, Central Asia During the month of February, EU countries made significant investments in energy infrastructure, … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Latest update on sustainable energy finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Transportation and Housing Projects Receive Support Several new financing announcements and partnerships were announced for renewable energy projects, public transportation and residential housing. Financing for renewable energy … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance →

Stopping the dumping of high sulphur diesel

Europe has increasing stringent environmental regulations. It is unfortunate that diesel fuel it cannot use itself because of high sulphur content is shipped abroad to be used by others. It is encouraging to read the article in The Guardian by Alice Ross that several African countries are now refusing to allow such “dumping.” Five … Continue reading Stopping the dumping of high sulphur diesel →