More and more we are reading about cities and regions and even countries planning towards a 100 % renewable energy future. The important point is that people are trying to figure out appropriate pathways and that there is a realisation that our current dependence on fossil fuels simply is unsustainable. Mike Jacobs, senior energy analyst … Continue reading Five great building blocks for a renewable energy future
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Important new effort in Germany to produce hydrogen from renewables
The potential for the greater use of hydrogen is great and gets little enough attention. It is encouraging to read about a new network of companies and research institutions in Germany that are working together to produce what they call green hydrogen. Robin Whitlock explains on the renewablenergymagazine website. Panorama - German network aims … Continue reading Important new effort in Germany to produce hydrogen from renewables
Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy
We often forget that Africa has a flourishing class of entrepreneurs. Fred McBagonluri, Dean of Engineering at Ashesi University in Ghana writes on The Conversation website about recent developments and, importantly, that there is a need to further encourage them to help improve access to electricity for much of the population. Start-ups can help … Continue reading Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy
The human dimension in the transition to a low-carbon economy
With legal disputes, bad publicity, protests and violence, the transition to a low-carbon economy is not without problems. Robin Hicks explains about some of the human rights concerns in an article on the Eco-Business website. Renewable energy faces growing human rights concerns A sharp rise in renewable energy projects around the world over the … Continue reading The human dimension in the transition to a low-carbon economy
Calls for embedding sustainable energy into Britain’s new industrial strategy
Everything it seems is now on the table as Britain tries to steer itself into a new post-EU world. It is no simple task. As the government prepares a new industrial strategy – once the election is over one assumes – many in the renewable energy world are calling for it to be a priority. … Continue reading Calls for embedding sustainable energy into Britain’s new industrial strategy
Addressing global water shortages
We are always looking at innovative ways to address climate change concerns. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Washington Post about a new water-capturing device that works even in some of the world’s driest places. This device pulls drinking water straight out of the air — and it runs entirely on the sun’s energy A … Continue reading Addressing global water shortages
Bringing renewable energy to Canada’s indigenous communities
Stephanie Cram writes on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website about an important initiative to launch renewable energy projects to indigenous communities in all parts of Canada. Indigenous-owned company brings renewable energy to First Nations W Dusk is helping to install renewable energy sources in First Nations across the country, providing an alternative to diesel … Continue reading Bringing renewable energy to Canada’s indigenous communities
Benefits from extending tax credits in the US
The US has seen a surge in the deployment of clean energy in recent years. Tax credits have been important for that growth. Kevin Steinberger writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about the wide range of benefits if the tax credits are continued. Renewable Energy Tax Credits Will Power Economic Growth The … Continue reading Benefits from extending tax credits in the US
Understanding how to overcome the problem of energy access
David Ockwell and Rob Byrne of the University of Sussex provide a thoughtful article on the Conversation website about the challenges to provide energy access sustainably. Providing sustainable energy isn’t just about gadgets and dollars Around the world, 1.1 billion people have no electricity and 2.9 billion can’t cook with “clean” energy. The international … Continue reading Understanding how to overcome the problem of energy access
Raising financial capital leads to missed opportunities to deploy renewables in Wales
Financing the energy transition is a major concern for policymakers. Chris Kelsey writes on the walesonline website about a recent report that highlights many of the issues. Renewable energy projects stymied by lack of access to finance A lack of access to funding is one of the biggest barriers preventing renewable energy from reaching … Continue reading Raising financial capital leads to missed opportunities to deploy renewables in Wales
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