Laura Close writes in the Australia Business Review about a technological breakthrough that has significantly increased the efficiency of solar panels. This has to be a welcome development. Solar Panel Breakthrough Could Mean Huge Energy Savings Green energy needs all the help and support it can get in Australia right now. Scientists in Sydney … Continue reading Efficiency gains in new solar panels
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Developments in batteries for electric cars
Pilita Clark wrote recently in the Financial Times about a new lithium battery that many feel will be a game changer. One can only hope. New battery aims to transform electric cars A new battery that promises to solve two of the biggest grumbles about electric cars – high prices and low driving ranges … Continue reading Developments in batteries for electric cars
Working on a better battery
Lucas Mearian writes on the Computerworld website about recent developments on power storage systems for solar energy. The national power grid could someday become the backup to custom solar systems for businesses and homes How Tesla will help bring renewable energy to your business or home Tesla Motors and other manufacturers have set their … Continue reading Working on a better battery
Why marine renewable energy developments have not taken off as expected
While renewable energy is definitely in the news regularly, we have heard less about those technologies related to streams and waves. Joshua Hill writes a good article for CleanTechnica about why the technologies have not taken off. Marine Renewable Energy Technology Taking Longer Than Hoped Tidal stream and wave power technologies are taking longer … Continue reading Why marine renewable energy developments have not taken off as expected
Views on government’s role in technology innovation
Governments have traditionally played a big role in technology development. Yet, as Paul Mason writes in The Guardian, many governments today are reluctant or philosophically opposed to the state playing a major role. One of his final comments is excellent: If the proponents of modern laissez-faire economics could point to a single economy where technology … Continue reading Views on government’s role in technology innovation
Energy Star products and class-action legal suits
Consumers in the US are raising their concerns when they feel that products do not meet the standards under Energy Star. Matthew L. Wald writes in the New York Times about one major manufacturer that is trying to prevent class-action lawsuits. Could something like this happen in Europe? Whirlpool Wants Congress to Ban Class-Action … Continue reading Energy Star products and class-action legal suits
Dyson’s view on EU’s energy labelling and performance standards
James Dyson is one of Europe’s world-recognised innovators and is known for his iconic vacuum cleaner. He writes in the Financial Times about his concerns that the EU is essentially promoting mediocrity and not better performance, fewer materials and less energy. It would be good to get the views of others. James Dyson: ‘The EU … Continue reading Dyson’s view on EU’s energy labelling and performance standards
New report from IEA: Energy Technology Perspectives 2014
The IEA has recently published its 2014 edition of Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP 2014) with a special focus on harnessing electricity’s potential. Starting from the premise that electricity will be an increasingly important vector in energy systems of the future, ETP 2014 takes a deep dive into actions needed to support deployment of sustainable options … Continue reading New report from IEA: Energy Technology Perspectives 2014
Formula One sets the pace of development
Recently John Llewellyn wrote a very interesting column for the eceee on the impressive improvements made this year by F1 racing cars. But for John the F1 experience of achieving massive fuel efficiency gains has a deeper significance: it shows what clever people can achieve when motivated and the importance of incentives. No sooner had … Continue reading Formula One sets the pace of development
Every little bit helps
We are familiar with the use of drones in war zones such as Afghanistan and Iraq but increasingly they are being used for better civil purposes as well. Todd Woody writes a good article in the New York Times of their use, amongst other things, to monitor renewable energy projects. Drones Are Becoming Energy’s … Continue reading Every little bit helps
