Sam Davis writes on the Power Electronics website about the use of silicon-perovskite to boost solar-cell efficiency. After decades of research and investment, silicon-based solar cells are close to their maximum theoretical efficiency. Will perovskite be the go-to material solution? Scientists Use Silicon-Perovskite to Boost Solar-Cell Efficiency Scientists on both sides of the Atlantic … Continue reading Silicon-based solar cells close to their maximum theoretical efficiency
Danish Energy Agency developed a new calculator to compare average costs of various energy sources
Vilhelm Carlström writes on the Nordic Business Insider website about a new calculator developed by the Danish Energy Agency to compare average costs of various energy sources. In the newest update of the calculator, which applies to facilities commencing production in 2020, the price of offshore wind has been slashed by 30%, onshore wind by … Continue reading Danish Energy Agency developed a new calculator to compare average costs of various energy sources
India’s energy transition includes important role for cleantech startups
We are regularly reading about the rapid changes that India is undergoing in its energy system. Sushma UN writes on the Quartz website about a clutch of cleantech startups are helping to grapple with the many of the technical difficulties in this transition. Tech startups are helping India’s creaky power sector cope with the renewable … Continue reading India’s energy transition includes important role for cleantech startups
Urban air quality in India is no longer a seasonal problem
Chetan Chauhan writes on the Hindustan Times website about the worsening air pollution in India. Furthermore, the periodicity and duration of dry spells in the country, which is leading to the dust storms, are rising as total rainfall events reduce – a direct consequence of climate change and global warming. Choke on the new … Continue reading Urban air quality in India is no longer a seasonal problem
Super-polluting trucks granted loophole to be manufactured in US
Much has been said about the now departed head of the US Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt. Leaders like to leave a legacy but this is one that is going to do severe harm to the environment. Eric Lipton explains in an article in the New York Times. ‘Super Polluting’ Trucks Receive Loophole on … Continue reading Super-polluting trucks granted loophole to be manufactured in US
Using archived footage of annual cycling road cycling races to chart the changing climate
The annual Tour de France cycling race is well underway. Our thoughts of the climate concern how hot it is for the riders – and the spectators. Interestingly, Nicole Mortillaro writes on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) website about a scientist in Belgium who reviewed archived television footage, showing that the same 46 trees are … Continue reading Using archived footage of annual cycling road cycling races to chart the changing climate
Latest update on climate finance institutions
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the June update on global climate finance institutions. Institutional Finance Update: Investment in Sustainable Infrastructure Furthers Climate Action As part of the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the European Commission proposed to renew the Connecting Europe Facility, with €42.3 billion to … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance institutions
French bank moves into crowdfunding for renewable energy
Société Générale, commonly known as SocGen, is hoping with one small acquisition to burnish its green credentials, meet government requirements on renewable energy and show its potential to adapt disruptive financial technology. Elizabeth Bratton and Peter Lee explain in an article on the Euromoney website. SocGen acquires crowdfunding platform for renewable energy On June … Continue reading French bank moves into crowdfunding for renewable energy
New development in liquid air energy storage
Sam Davis writes on the Power Electronics website about a 5-MW/15-MWh liquid air energy-storage (LAES) system supports solar and wind renewable power and provides reserve, grid-balancing, and regulation services. How important a development is this? Do you have any views? First Grid-Scale Liquid Air Energy-Storage Plant Launched According to Highview Power, the first grid-scale … Continue reading New development in liquid air energy storage
How we can ensure better energy access for the world’s poorest
Meeting the global Sustainable Development Goals was never going to be easy. There is growing concern that SDG7 concerning energy access is significantly not meeting its targets. Ruth Valerio writes on the Climate Home News website that just 1% of funding for energy access goes to decentralised energy, but it’s the only hope for delivering … Continue reading How we can ensure better energy access for the world’s poorest
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