Amazingly Trump administration and California both want to erect wind turbines off of the state’s coast

In the past couple of years, the federal administration and California have seldom agreed on policies. Dino Grandoni writes in the Washington Post that offshore wind power is one area of agreement. California and the Trump administration rarely agree on energy policy. Here's an exception. Under President Trump, the federal government and the nation’s … Continue reading Amazingly Trump administration and California both want to erect wind turbines off of the state’s coast →

Small Greek island to become first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively on wind and solar power

The first time in Greece, I was amazed how little solar and wind power were used. Now, the energy transition is truly underway. A news item from Associated Press on the CBC website explains about the latest developments on the island of Tilos. If any of you have been there, please let us know what … Continue reading Small Greek island to become first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively on wind and solar power →

Explaining why wind energy is growing so quickly around the world

In this second article this week on wind energy, John Hall, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo at the The State University of New York, explains why the wind industry is growing so quickly. Wind energy’s swift growth, explained The wind industry is growing … Continue reading Explaining why wind energy is growing so quickly around the world →

Scale of offshore wind developments leading to more centralisation of ownership

The energy transition is leading to many interesting trends. Offshore windfarms, given their size and costs, are profoundly shaping the country’s electricity system. Bridget Woodman from the University of Exeter explains about recent developments in an article on The Conversation website. Britain's offshore boom is concentrating power in the hands of a few very … Continue reading Scale of offshore wind developments leading to more centralisation of ownership →

Comparing wind energy generation in the US and the EU

Michael MacDonald from the Energy Performance Measurement Institute and a friend of EiD provides an important comparison of wind energy developments in 2015, comparing the United States with the European Union. Wind Electricity Generation for the US and EU28, 2015 Wind electricity generation has been growing dramatically this decade, and this brief note summarizes … Continue reading Comparing wind energy generation in the US and the EU →

Power to the people

Recently I read a book by Michael Pye about how the North Sea made us who we are (okay both my parents were born near the North Sea). The book is a charming account about the interactions amongst the various communities over the centuries and how much it has shaped Europe. Now we have Joshua … Continue reading Power to the people →

Energy transition underway: offshore wind proving its worth

We are seeing more and more how many renewable energy technologies are able to compete effectively against conventional energy sources. Stanley Reed reviews in the New York Times how offshore wind is making important gains. The cost reductions in recent years are impressive. It is hard to imagine that the nuclear industry is seeing the … Continue reading Energy transition underway: offshore wind proving its worth →

Morocco’s renewable energy ambitions drawing controversy

The energy transition is underway practically everywhere. But, plans in Morocco are drawing controversy because of how they are impacting on local communities. Arthur Neslen explains recent developments in a recent Guardian article. Africa's biggest windfarm sparks controversy in the desert Last week’s Marrakech climate summit shone a light on Morocco’s clean energy plans, … Continue reading Morocco’s renewable energy ambitions drawing controversy →

Reviewing the potential of wind energy cost reductions

We are in the midst of a dynamic period in the energy transition. Joshua S Hill writes a good article on the CleanTechnica website about a report from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory on how we may be underestimating the potential for and uncertainty of wind energy cost reductions. Berkeley Lab Suggests We’re Underestimating Potential … Continue reading Reviewing the potential of wind energy cost reductions →