What use do solar panels have when there’s no grid to connect them to? A Flemish non-profit has come up with small kiosks that could provide the solution to Africa’s growing energy needs. Senne Starckx describes latest developments on the Flanders Today website. Energy unplugged: Solar kiosk powers remote African communities Power to go … Continue reading A business model that ensures locals are involved in providing and maintaining renewable energy systems
How sustainable energy is addressing air quality
Increasingly we are reading about serious air pollution problems. Most recently, New Delhi has been in the news with its terrible air quality concerns. Stefan Jungcurt writes a good article on the International Institute for Sustainable Development SDG Knowledge Hub website on the role that sustainable energy can and should play to address air quality. … Continue reading How sustainable energy is addressing air quality
Beware what glows in the dark
The Internet of Things, activated through apps, promises tremendous convenience to homeowners. But it may also prove irresistible to hackers. John Markoff writes a good article in The New York Times that should give you plenty to think about as we design our sustainable energy policies. Why Light Bulbs May Be the Next Hacker … Continue reading Beware what glows in the dark
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the October update on global developments in sustainable energy finance Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Support Encourages Economic Growth, Private Investment Many sustainable energy finance initiatives announced this month are supplying large amounts of financing to one or more entities for on-lending to local companies or households … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Students speak up in Norway for the environment
Norway’s environmental policies are among the best in the world (if we do not count the fossil fuels the extract and export), but young campaigners are arguing there’s more to be done. Abby Young-Powell explains in a recent article in The Guardian. Norway is green – but not green enough, say students Norway is … Continue reading Students speak up in Norway for the environment
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the October update on global developments in climate finance. October 2016 Climate Finance Update: Developed Countries Issue Roadmap, Funds Approve Financing During the month of October, governments reached two major agreements aimed at reducing emissions and, with countries gearing up for the November UN Climate Change … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Adapting to climate change is not always straightforward
There are stark differences between OECD countries and non-OECD countries in the appliances that are used. One appliance, air conditioners, can cause a problem, not only for the electricity consumption but also for the materials used in them. Michael Greenstone, the Milton Friedman professor of economics at the University of Chicago, writes an excellent article … Continue reading Adapting to climate change is not always straightforward
The rapid expansion of renewable energy technology is not necessarily sustainable
While we can get excited about the developments in sustainable energy, we have to also keep an eye on the bigger picture of resource efficiency. Börje Dahrén provides a good article on the Phys.org website about some academic research that shows that some of these developments are not necessarily sustainable. What do you think? … Continue reading The rapid expansion of renewable energy technology is not necessarily sustainable
“No one can use China as an excuse of not taking action anymore”
With the climate conference starting in Morocco, there is increased interest in better understanding what is happening around the world. By Saša Petricic writes a very good article on Canada’s CBC News website about whether China, the world’s biggest polluter, can bring real change to its smoggy skies. China goes from red-alert pollution to … Continue reading “No one can use China as an excuse of not taking action anymore”
Impact of big data on the energy transition
The energy transition is definitely underway and everyone is trying to figure out how to accelerate efforts. Dave Keating writes a good article on the DW website about the important role of big data. Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster . Big data is about to transform renewable energy This week, the International … Continue reading Impact of big data on the energy transition
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