Recently the 2nd annual European Crowdfunding Network (ECN) CrowdCamp was held. Therese Torris writes on the Crowdfund Insider website about some of the highlights from the gathering. Crowdfunding the European Transition to Renewable Energy The transition to sustainable energies, away from fossil fuel, is a political agenda that creates a huge need for capital … Continue reading The role of crowdfunding in the energy transition
A new system in Scotland for capturing industrial waste heat
Mure Dickie provides a good article in the Financial Times about a newly developed system for capturing industrial waste energy heralds a “second golden age for Scottish steam”. Start-up envisages second golden age of Scottish steam It has been a long time since Scotland was known as a leader in steam technology, but a … Continue reading A new system in Scotland for capturing industrial waste heat
Positive engagement in EU is much needed by Britain and offers substantial benefits
It is important to look at the Brexit debate from different perspectives. Anna Dedhar and Nick Butler provide an important blog on the Financial Times website about the importance of positive engagement in energy policy even though the EU has only limited competence when it comes to energy policy. Brexit and European energy policy … Continue reading Positive engagement in EU is much needed by Britain and offers substantial benefits
“It’s a major oversight” – how environmental issues are influencing the Brexit debate
It is coming down to the wire and all Europe is on tenterhooks waiting for how Britain will vote to remain or leave. Pilita Clark writes a good article in the Financial Times on the environmental issues and what they main in the debate. Environmental issues left behind as Brexit rhetoric intensifies Few topics … Continue reading “It’s a major oversight” – how environmental issues are influencing the Brexit debate
The debate continues over carbon capture and storage
Federal funding for a CCS plant is raises the question of whether the technology will ever become an accepted part of the United States or even global. Chelsea Harvey writes on latest developments in the Washington Post. This Texas fight shows just how conflicted we still are about ‘clean coal’ On the path to … Continue reading The debate continues over carbon capture and storage
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: MDBs Prioritize Clean, Efficient Energy, Invest in Infrastructure to Expand Electricity Access During the month of May, many multilateral development banks (MDBs) hosted their annual meetings, at which sustainable energy was often … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
Looking at the benefits from installing rooftop solar systems
The energy transition is a fascinating process. One popular measure many homeowners do is to install solar panels. But, as we see in this article by Chelsea Harvey in the Washington Post, there is a backlash from many utilities. However, the article provides evidence that the installations benefit all consumers and not only those to … Continue reading Looking at the benefits from installing rooftop solar systems
This week’s briefs
This week there are several important new reports. One of the reports will be launched at a Webinar on June 2nd. • Webinar / Report launch: Energy Transition of the EU Building Stock Not to miss: June 2nd from 15:00 to 16:00 CET: Webinar Launch of OpenExp report entitled “Energy Transition of the EU … Continue reading This week’s briefs
The dilemma facing Turkey’s energy planners
Every country is facing a dynamic energy situation having to balance a transition to low-carbon economy with current low fossil fuel prices, ensuring energy security, keeping the economy moving forward and so on. Pelin Yenigün Dilek and David Schlissel from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis write in the Turkish Daily News discussing … Continue reading The dilemma facing Turkey’s energy planners
UK’s energy infrastructure needs a major overhaul to meet its renewable energy goals
Phil Taylor, Siemens Professor of Energy Systems of Newcastle University provides a very thoughtful post on The Conversation website on how Britain can achieve its energy transition objectives. Importantly, there is research underway to examine the energy system as a whole to come up with new ways to give customers greater control of their energy … Continue reading UK’s energy infrastructure needs a major overhaul to meet its renewable energy goals
