Turkey takes important step forward in its energy efficiency strategy

Turkey is definitely in the midst of its energy transition. Both energy efficiency and renewable energy are gaining in importance in the overall energy strategy. Increasingly, Turkey is also aligning itself with EU energy directives. The Daily Sabah website writes about the approval of the National Energy Efficiency Action Plan that is an obligation for … Continue reading Turkey takes important step forward in its energy efficiency strategy →

Harnessing the power of blockchains to democratise green power

Srinivasan Keshav, Professor, School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in Canada writes on The Conversation website about the potential use of blockchains to play a key role in the energy transition.   How blockchain can democratize green power Imagine buying a solar panel from a hardware store, mounting it on your roof, … Continue reading Harnessing the power of blockchains to democratise green power →

New developments to improve the energy efficiency of buildings

There are many developments taking place to improve the technologies used to improve the energy performance of buildings. The Friedrich Schiller University of Jena describes recent developments in the use of magnetic liquids in an article on the phys.org website.   Magnetic liquids improve energy efficiency of buildings Climate protection and the reduction of carbon … Continue reading New developments to improve the energy efficiency of buildings →

Why China wants to be leader in the energy transition

We are reading almost daily about new initiatives taken by China. Their actions in energy efficiency and renewable energy are impressive. Chris G. Pope a researcher at the University of Sheffield reflects on why China wants to dominate in a good article on The Conversation website.   China wants to dominate the world's green energy … Continue reading Why China wants to be leader in the energy transition →

Chernobyl finds a new sustainable future

For decades, the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster has remained abandoned. Now, Solar Chernobyl is building a massive solar farm on the land to provide renewable energy for those living nearby. Chelsea Gohd explains about latest developments in an article on the Futurism website.   Chernobyl Is Being Transformed Into an Immense Renewable Energy … Continue reading Chernobyl finds a new sustainable future →

Using solar steam in South Africa

Solar thermal technology is generally more expensive than other forms of renewables but it produces a more stable and predictable supply of power and South Africa has embraced the technology. There is a good article written by the Thompson Reuters Foundation on the Eco-Business website about recent developments.   Solar steam powers homes – and … Continue reading Using solar steam in South Africa →

Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition?

Shawn McCarthy writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail about the federal government’s plans to give breaks to industry from the ambitious environmental agenda in order to limit the economic impact. Is this really the way to proceed?   Ottawa prepares to relax carbon-pricing measures to aid industry competitiveness The Liberal government is set to introduce … Continue reading Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition? →

Japan is scrambling to ensure it has a future in an electric-car world

The energy transition covers many aspects. The rise of electric vehicles has an impact in many ways. Jonathan Soble writes in the New York Times about Japan’s concerns to be ready.   As Electric Cars’ Prospects Brighten, Japan Fears Being Left Behind At a factory near the base of Mount Fuji, workers painstakingly assemble transmissions … Continue reading Japan is scrambling to ensure it has a future in an electric-car world →

Blog by Silvia Zinetti: Initial impressions of the sustainable energy scene in Washington D.C. under the current administration

When I moved to Washington D.C. last September I was thrilled by the idea of living in the Capital of the United States. At the same time I had some concerns regarding the sustainable energy scene and how the current federal policy and cutbacks would affect the industry. During the past few months I found … Continue reading Blog by Silvia Zinetti: Initial impressions of the sustainable energy scene in Washington D.C. under the current administration →