Emily Chung writes on the CBC News website about how Canadian solar firms JCM Power and Stardust Solar are tapping into Africa's solar potential in Malawi. What is fascinating is that the Malawian government pays JCM in Malawian kwachas, which is quite a volatile currency. JCM Power's solution was to invest the kwachas into community … Continue reading Is there a more innovative way to finance solar power?
“A failure of translating that data into a message that resonates”
In an article on The Conversation, Snigdhodeb Dutta, PhD Student, Department of Biology, Concordia University writes about a recent round table discussion at Canada’s Concordia University on communicating about climate change. This is an issue that haunts all of us because there really is a need for more effective communication to all audiences. What are … Continue reading “A failure of translating that data into a message that resonates”
Germany’s climate and energy transition: new climate plan, old problems for Germany
Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website about Germany’s new climate plan. Germany's new climate spend is big on wind power and e‑mobility. Some call it real momentum, others say it’s basically a green band‑aid. Readers should also be aware of another article on Germany on the Euronews website. It’s title says it all: … Continue reading Germany’s climate and energy transition: new climate plan, old problems for Germany
Why batteries may save the world
Paul Krugman, an American economist who is the Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and in 2008 was sole winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to new trade theory and new economic geography, writes on Substack of the growing importance … Continue reading Why batteries may save the world
Europe escaped Russian gas — but not energy price shocks
Marzia Sesini, Research Team Leader - Molecules&Materials, European University Institute, and James Kneebone, Doctoral Researcher (D-MTEC), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich write on The Conversation website about Europe’s vulnerability in the gas market. It shows the difficulty maneuvring in the energy transition. It also reflects the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels as … Continue reading Europe escaped Russian gas — but not energy price shocks
AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked
In an article on The Conversatin website, Louise Du Toit, Lecturer in Law, Southampton Law School, University of Southampton writes that by integrating sustainability into AI laws, the planet can be somewhat safeguarded alongside AI’s rapid expansion AI laws overlook environmental damage – here’s what needs to change More than 200 laws have been … Continue reading AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked
New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU
On the E3G website, Pepe Escrig, Leah Nyamey and Manon Dufour give an excellent briefing to prepare for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU. Making the EU’s climate and energy policy fit for the 2030s Europe is entering a new phase of its climate transition. The upcoming review of the EU’s climate and energy … Continue reading New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU
Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026
Following an emergency meeting of the EU energy ministers this week, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said at a press conference that domestic clean energy, electrification, modernised interconnections and improved energy efficiency “are the only way forward”. Let’s not lose sight of that. More energy independence is the goal but the past 20 years do not … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026
Why the cheapest electricity in 2040 Is the electricity you never generate
It is encouraging to see Michel Denault, Professeur, optimisation et transition énergétique, HEC Montréal write on The Conversation website arguing for more energy efficiency. EiD is convinced. Are you? Why saving power makes economic sense in the transition era How much will a kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity cost in 2040? The short answer is: a lot. … Continue reading Why the cheapest electricity in 2040 Is the electricity you never generate
One promising renewable energy option lies beneath the ocean’s surface
In an article on The Conversation website, Danny Coles, Senior Research Associate, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, discusses the potential for underwater turbines. Underwater turbines are gaining government support – our research maps their global potential Recent disruptions to oil supply in the Middle East have sent energy prices soaring, reminding countries … Continue reading One promising renewable energy option lies beneath the ocean’s surface
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