Germany’s energy transition sees negative power prices become good for consumers

We have all been watching Germany’s energiewende – energy transition – with great interest because there should be important lessons for all of us. Stanley Reed writes in the New York Times about the impact of recent negative power prices. It should be added that negative power prices are not the norm in Germany, but … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition sees negative power prices become good for consumers →

Digitalisation is playing major role in Germany’s energy transition

Jess Smee writes a good article on the Deutsche Welle website about the role of smart tech in the deployment of renewable energy in Germany. You should enjoy. Smart tech propels Germany’s switch to renewables Digitalization is spurring on Germany's switch to renewables and away from nuclear. Power-generating homes, smart grids and new forms … Continue reading Digitalisation is playing major role in Germany’s energy transition →

The island of Ireland takes regional approach for energy transition

Colm Gorey writes on the Silicon Republic website about a research project underway that demonstrates battery-based energy storage on the Irish grid. This is important as Ireland and Northern Ireland continue to increase the deployment of renewable energies. All-Ireland project to stress-test renewable energy storage for smart grids An all-Ireland research project aims to … Continue reading The island of Ireland takes regional approach for energy transition →

The energy transition in Africa has some concerns

We have read many articles recently about the deployment of renewable energy technologies in Africa but we also have to appreciate that countries such as China are investing heavily in coal plants. David Obura, Adjunct Fellow from the University of Queensland, writes about concerns about the overall environmental impact. The environmental impact of a … Continue reading The energy transition in Africa has some concerns →

Understanding the macroeconomic benefits of the low-carbon energy transition

Stephen Hall from University of Leeds and Jeffrey Hardy from Imperial College London write an important article on The Conversation website about their research assessing what the benefits will be to the British economy from transitioning to a low-carbon economy. This does not even include the benefits from addressing energy demand. Britain's switch to … Continue reading Understanding the macroeconomic benefits of the low-carbon energy transition →

How America’s coal country is finding its own sustainable energy transition

Regardless what the Trump Administration is promoting, the sustainable energy transition is truly underway and nowhere more than the coal areas of the country. Diane Cardwell provides a good article in the New York Times describing many of the developments underway What’s Up in Coal Country: Alternative-Energy Jobs From the mountain hollows of Appalachia … Continue reading How America’s coal country is finding its own sustainable energy transition →

The reasons why Germany is a world leader in areas such as renewable energy and climate

Sometimes it is useful to reflect on why there is success in certain fields. Alison Abbott writes an excellent article on the Nature website about the reasons why Germany is doing so well in certain sustainable energy fields. What do you think? The secret to Germany’s scientific excellence Under the watch of Angela Merkel, … Continue reading The reasons why Germany is a world leader in areas such as renewable energy and climate →

Tasmania planning to increase its storage capacity as part of Australia’s energy transition

As Australia is looking for ways of reducing dependence on coal, new studies are assessing the feasibility of adding 10 to 15 pumped hydro energy storage sites. Sophie Vorrath explains in an article on the RenewEconomy website. Tasmania ups quest to become renewable energy "battery of Australia" The potential for Tasmania to double its … Continue reading Tasmania planning to increase its storage capacity as part of Australia’s energy transition →

Australia’s energy transition needs a more pragmatic approach

We have read a lot about the energy situation in Australia. It is in the throes of an energy transition and it is not a simple one. Nor is it simple anywhere else, but Australia starts from the point of view of having its economy largely based on exploiting its large fossil fuel reserves. Focusing … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition needs a more pragmatic approach →

Comments on the energy transition from Uganda

It is important for us to see how others discuss the energy transition. Brian K. Katabazi, associate director of the Centre for Energy Governance writes on newvision.co.ug, Uganda’s leading daily, about the importance of renewable energy to mitigate GHG emissions. Advancing Renewable Energy Transition Will Mitigate Climate Change The 2017 publication of the renewable … Continue reading Comments on the energy transition from Uganda →