Tag: renewable energy

Attempting to turn on the lights using the power of blockchain technology

Few of us fully understand the concept of blockchain. In this article on the bitcoinmagazine website, Rebecca Campbell discusses how blockchain technology can bring us more renewable energy.   Bringing Renewable Energy to the World Using Blockchain Technology Modern energy services are vital to human well-being and to a country’s economic development, yet according to … Continue reading Attempting to turn on the lights using the power of blockchain technology →

Role of batteries in the energy transition

The opening sentence of this article by John Campion, writing on The Hill website, is quite revealing: “It is an exciting time to be involved in energy innovation.” And it is. You should enjoy this article on the energy transition and the exciting times we live in.   Battery technology will define the future of … Continue reading Role of batteries in the energy transition →

Even with good progress, Europe is falling behind China in deployment of renewables

There is no question that the energy transition is a global phenomenon. Gero Rueter and Ruby Russell write on the Deutsche Welle website about how the world is catching up (and starting to pass) the progress made in Europe in recent years.   Europe breaks own renewables record — but can't keep up with China … Continue reading Even with good progress, Europe is falling behind China in deployment of renewables →

Impact of the energy transition in the Middle East

Tsvetana Paraskova writes on the Oilprice website about the transition in the Middle East towards renewable energy. It is fascinating to watch energy policy evolve in that region.   Low Cost Renewables Are Creating A New Middle East Various countries in the world’s most oil-dependent region, the Middle East, have started to look above ground … Continue reading Impact of the energy transition in the Middle East →

Consolidation of players in renewable energy sector taking place in India

Nishtha Saluja writes on the Economic Times website about consolidation that is taking place in the renewable energy sector in India. As the sector matures, the smaller players are exiting the market.   Small players may exit green energy: ReNew CEO Sumant Sinha The renewable energy sector in India is on the road to consolidation … Continue reading Consolidation of players in renewable energy sector taking place in India →

Are cheap renewable technologies the death knell for energy efficiency?

Nicholas Good and Eduardo Martínez Ceseña, both Research Associates in Electrical Energy and Power Systems at the University of Manchester write a controversial article on The Conversation website about the need to rethink ‘energy efficiency’, given the low cost of renewable energy technologies. Do you agree?   With cheap solar and wind power, is it … Continue reading Are cheap renewable technologies the death knell for energy efficiency? →

Chernobyl finds a new sustainable future

For decades, the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster has remained abandoned. Now, Solar Chernobyl is building a massive solar farm on the land to provide renewable energy for those living nearby. Chelsea Gohd explains about latest developments in an article on the Futurism website.   Chernobyl Is Being Transformed Into an Immense Renewable Energy … Continue reading Chernobyl finds a new sustainable future →

Emerging middle-income countries such as China have opportunity to significantly re-shape their energy mix

The energy transition is well underway and is shaping attitudes rapidly. Increasingly, there is an appreciation of the good opportunities. Linda Yueh writes on the National website from the United Arab Emirates about some of the developments in China. China banks on renewable energy to serve its vast, emerging middle class There is a historic … Continue reading Emerging middle-income countries such as China have opportunity to significantly re-shape their energy mix →

Powering remote communities with renewables

An increasing number of countries are employing direct current lines to move energy across continents. This could deliver clean energy where it's most needed at any time, helping solve the problem of intermittent supply. Lou Del Bello explains in an article on the Futurism website.   Macro Grids May Be the Future of Renewable Energy … Continue reading Powering remote communities with renewables →