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
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Some important aspects of the energy transition in Japan
As a country with few domestic resources of energy, Japan has had to develop very robust policies to ensure effective energy security. Unfortunately, its reliance on nuclear energy caused many problems after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. It is encouraging to read an article by Barbara Eldredge on the curbed.com website about the impact from … Continue reading Some important aspects of the energy transition in Japan
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
Technology advance in converting car exhaust into renewable energy
It is encouraging to regularly read about technological advances that are helping – or should help – the energy transition. Mario L. Major writes on the Interesting Engineering website about a new device that converts heat from car exhaust into generating alternative forms of energy. Scientists Create A Device That Converts Car Exhaust Into … Continue reading Technology advance in converting car exhaust into renewable energy
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
The energy transition and an emerging energy justice concern
The energy transition is complex and affects many social issues. Jason Byrne and Tony Matthews from Griffith University in Australia raise the concern about energy justice since there are disproportionate impacts of energy poverty. This is a good article you should read. It is available on The Conversation website. What about the people missing out … Continue reading The energy transition and an emerging energy justice concern
Indian Railways expected to step up its renewable energy initiatives
Regularly we are reading about the sustainable energy transition in India. Recent developments are definitely impressive. Rachita Prasad writes on the Economic Times website about how even railways are getting involved. Railways may get renewable energy push under Piyush Goyal Indian Railways is expected to step up its renewable energy initiatives under new minister … Continue reading Indian Railways expected to step up its renewable energy initiatives
Major Indian two-wheeler manufacturer moves into renewable energy market
Anu Thomas writes on the economic times energyworld website about how one company in India wants to be a major player in the country’s renewable energy market. It is interesting to see how the energy transition is definitely underway in India. The world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer is prepping for a new ride in renewable … Continue reading Major Indian two-wheeler manufacturer moves into renewable energy market
The energy transition in South Australia
We are all interested in latest developments around the world. Saul Kavonic writes on the Forbes website. Making The Transition: What South Australia Can Teach Us About Switching On To Renewables Around half of South Australia's power generation capacity comes from wind and solar, with renewables' share of the energy mix continuing to rise. … Continue reading The energy transition in South Australia
How the upcoming solar eclipse gets people thinking about power grids worldwide
This week’s solar eclipse will mainly be in the United States but it provides an important opportunity to look at the bigger issues related to solar energy. Ephrat Livni writes about some of the issues on the Quartz website. The total solar eclipse is a test case for renewable energy in emergencies Like many, … Continue reading How the upcoming solar eclipse gets people thinking about power grids worldwide
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