Deploying renewable energy technologies is a key element of our low carbon energy strategies. There have been cost concerns but those costs are now coming down rapidly. Tareq Haddad writes on the International Business Times website about a recent report by the World Economic Forum that shows the gains that have recently been made and … Continue reading New report shows that costs of renewable energy technologies are plummeting
Lessons to learn from China’s growing use of renewable energy
It is always good when someone writes about the lessons learned from experience in one sector or one country. James Taylor, president of the Spark of Freedom Foundation, writes a good article on the Forbes website about some of the reasons why China is doing so well in deploying renewable energy. Five Secrets To … Continue reading Lessons to learn from China’s growing use of renewable energy
Offshore wind power playing important role but still needs long-term policy support from government
The potential for using offshore wind power in Europe is significant and increasingly it is being exploited. Greg Bruno writes on The National website from the UAE about the progress being made but the words of caution from many of the largest energy companies that “commitment is only possible with a stable, long-term market for … Continue reading Offshore wind power playing important role but still needs long-term policy support from government
The energy transition in Alberta
The collapse in oil prices has had a significant impact on the Canadian province of Alberta. The tar sands together with conventional fossil fuels have dominated the economy for decades. But the provincial government has had to diversify and it has been making good progress. Emma Graney writes a good article in the Edmonton Journal … Continue reading The energy transition in Alberta
Reviewing Britain’s low carbon transition
Dan Wells writes a good article on the Blue & Green Tomorrow website about the progress that is being made in the UK’s energy transition. Importantly he mentions the move towards “prosumers.” UK Energy Transition A fundamental change is underway in the way in which energy is generated and managed, both in the UK … Continue reading Reviewing Britain’s low carbon transition
Recent hacking shows vulnerability of our electricity grids
How vulnerable are our electricity systems? Recently, we have also read that it is possible there was hacking of the electricity grid in Turkey? Who is next? Juliet Eilperin and Adam Entous write in the Washington Post about recent developments in Vermont. Russian operation hacked a Vermont utility, showing risk to U.S. electrical grid … Continue reading Recent hacking shows vulnerability of our electricity grids
Reflections on new UK government review on consumer advice for energy efficiency
As regular readers know, EiD is part of the Energy Advice Exchange, an informal discussion group arguing for a higher priority for the provision of energy advice. It is encouraging that the UK has recently published a relevant review that should be of interest to all EiD readers. Catrin Maby, a member of the Energy … Continue reading Reflections on new UK government review on consumer advice for energy efficiency
Significant untapped potential to increase energy efficiency in Britain’s industry
This could be a story in all countries. This article by Joshua S Hill on the CleanTechnica website explains the findings of a recent study in the UK. Now we can hope that we will get more such findings from the mandatory audits that were required throughout Europe. Increased Energy Efficiency In UK Manufacturing … Continue reading Significant untapped potential to increase energy efficiency in Britain’s industry
Recognising industry’s contribution to clean energy
The European Commission has published its proposals for the contribution of clean energy in meeting the EU’s obligations for the Paris climate agreement. Published on 30 November, the “winter package” is appropriately entitled “Clean Energy for All Europeans”. The Communication proposes a binding target for energy saving for 2030 and it includes recommendations to adapt … Continue reading Recognising industry’s contribution to clean energy
Momentum of US solar industry expected to be maintained
Everyone is writing about what impact the Trump administration will have on the energy transition. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Washington Post that the solar industry, for one, expects impressive growth to continue through the rest of the decade. The U.S. solar industry is booming — and it isn’t afraid of Trump The U.S. … Continue reading Momentum of US solar industry expected to be maintained
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