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
Category: wind energy
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
