Artificial intelligence applied to data centre cooling systems

AI is finding better ways to reduce energy consumption in data centres, according to Mallory Locklear in an article on the engadget website. Google’s data centres are taking the lead.   Google is using AI to run its data center cooling systems Google's data centers hold thousands of servers and they power everything from Google … Continue reading Artificial intelligence applied to data centre cooling systems →

How farmers can benefit from deploying renewable energy technologies

A recent rural valuation specialist in Australia has shown the boost to property value from installing wind turbines. Lucas Forbes provides an article on the ABC website.   Renewable energy could add hundreds of thousands of dollars to a commercial farm's value While communities may object to renewable energy projects such as wind farms, the … Continue reading How farmers can benefit from deploying renewable energy technologies →

Comparing German and Norwegian recycling efforts

Norway's bottle deposit scheme has been getting a lot of celebratory press. But some of the figures being quoted may be misleading. Germany has long had a similar scheme. Brigitte Osterath discusses which works best in an article on the Deutsche Welle website.   Plastic bottle recycling champion: Norway or Germany? At the end of … Continue reading Comparing German and Norwegian recycling efforts →

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 →

Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance

Reflecting from time to time on the steps needed to improve energy efficiency is always a good idea, in any sector.  Keith Sultana, senior vice president, global operations & integrated supply chain with Ingersoll Rand gave his views on the Smart Industry website.   A roadmap for industry to increase energy efficiency In 2014, Ingersoll … Continue reading Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance →

Italian firm wants to be global player in solar energy

The Italian utility Enel is taking on the challenge to be a major player in manufacturing solar panels by betting on an advanced, commercially untested system.  Stanley Reed and Keith Bradsher explain in an article in the New York Times.   In Shadow of Mt. Etna, Europe Makes a Last Stand for Solar The enormous … Continue reading Italian firm wants to be global player in solar energy →

New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers

It is always encouraging to read about new innovations. Tim Sandle writes on the Digital Journal website about a new gel that could increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers through special insulating properties. Do you have any views on this?   Super-insulating gel could boost skyscraper energy efficiency Scientists have developed a new type of gel … Continue reading New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers →

The Taj Mahal is a wonder of the modern world but air pollution is having a devastating effect

The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconically beautiful buildings in the world, says Carolyn Roberts, Entrepreneur in Residence, Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership at Keele University, in an article on The Conversation website.  However, India’s Supreme Court recently told the government to restore the Taj or demolish it this globally recognised building is … Continue reading The Taj Mahal is a wonder of the modern world but air pollution is having a devastating effect →