It is difficult for us to appreciate the size of China. Obviously, it is a key country in our efforts towards a low-carbon energy transition. Edward Wong writes in the New York Times about a new report that shows China being a global leader in climate policy but warns there is still so much more … Continue reading New report shows that China is global leader in climate policy but still needs to do more in mitigation
London’s “lost” rivers could yield heating and cooling for landmark buildings
The energy transition requires us to explore all energy options. In yesteryear, London had many rivers throughout the city. Many of the rivers now run in covered channels dating from the Georgian and Victorian periods. Mark Bridge writes in The Times about efforts to now use them for heating and cooling. Underground river could heat … Continue reading London’s “lost” rivers could yield heating and cooling for landmark buildings
Smart streetlight controls are being deployed in 64,000 LED lights across Edinburgh
Will Peakin explains on the FutureScot website about recent developments to deploy smart streetlight controls in Edinburgh. The programme is expected to be completed by 2020. Are there other cities doing the same? Edinburgh deploys smart streetlights as part of energy efficiency programme Smart streetlight controls are being deployed in 64,000 LED lights across … Continue reading Smart streetlight controls are being deployed in 64,000 LED lights across Edinburgh
Canada comes up with new roadmap to improve the energy performance of its building stock
Bob Deeks explains in an article on the Policy Options website about steps being taken to improve the energy performance of Canada’s buildings. It is recognised that new approaches to improve energy efficiency in buildings through new building codes could lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve productivity and health. A roadmap for Canada’s Buildings Strategy … Continue reading Canada comes up with new roadmap to improve the energy performance of its building stock
Global risks of lack of access to cooling
Stefan Jungcurt writes on the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s SDG Knowledge Hub about a new report that raises concerns about the large number of people with insufficient access to adequate refrigeration and cooling. SEforALL Report Sounds Alarm on Risks Related to Lack of Access to Cooling Around the world, 1.1 billion people have … Continue reading Global risks of lack of access to cooling
IBM takes energy efficiency seriously
Interestingly, IBM has had a formal in-house energy conservation programme for almost 45 years. Heather Clancy writes on the Business Green website about the company’s commitment to energy efficiency. Why IBM obsesses over energy efficiency If you think your organisation has done all it can to cut back its power consumption, think again. IBM … Continue reading IBM takes energy efficiency seriously
Spain’s energy transition boosted by increase of electricity generated by renewable energy
Bradley Stokes writes on the Olive Press website that almost half of all power is now coming from renewable energy. Spain takes big steps towards renewable energy SPAIN’S progress to a low-carbon economy has taken a huge step forward with half of all power coming from renewable energy. Data from Red Electrica de Espana … Continue reading Spain’s energy transition boosted by increase of electricity generated by renewable energy
Silicon-based solar cells close to their maximum theoretical efficiency
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
