Leo Murray writes in The Guardian how electric trains are by far the best long distance transport mode when it comes to carbon emissions – at least when their electricity comes from renewable sources like solar or wind. Solar-powered trains are closer to reality than we might think How can we connect solar photovoltaics … Continue reading Powering train networks through renewable energy
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Energy transition in Malta includes a renewable future
With Malta having the rotating presidency of the European Council it is useful to also review its approach to renewable energy. Fredrick Azzopardi, executive chairman of the energy utility Enemalta, writes in the Times of Malta about the renewable energy ambitions of the country. Renewable energy ambitions Enemalta plc is leading the way in … Continue reading Energy transition in Malta includes a renewable future
Renewable heat scheme causes big political problems in Northern Ireland
It is not very often that a sustainable energy programme brings down a government, but it happened recently in Northern Ireland. It shows that you cannot give too much importance to good design and good implementation. Gareth McKeown writes in the Irish News about some of the complications. It would be good for an EiD … Continue reading Renewable heat scheme causes big political problems in Northern Ireland
This week’s briefs
There are some good news items this week for EiD readers. • European Energy Efficiency Conference in March The Austrian OÖ Energiesparverband is hosting the "European Energy Efficiency Conference", which will be held on 1-3 March in Wels, Austria in the context of the annual World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED)! The conference programme is … Continue reading This week’s briefs
With China doing well, countries such as the United States and Canada are starting to realise they are falling far behind
It is always a good time to take stock of progress in the sustainable energy transition. Shawn McCarthy writes a good article in The Globe and Mail about how countries such as the US and Canada need a clear and aggressive strategy in the battle for the manufacturing and services businesses that support renewable energy. … Continue reading With China doing well, countries such as the United States and Canada are starting to realise they are falling far behind
With air pollution so bad, China knows it has to turn to sustainable energy
This winter, many of China’s cities have experienced historic levels of smog. This is definitely making policy makers focus on important remedies. The Christian Science Monitor provides a good account of China’s recently announced renewable energy plan. Can China’s new $360B renewable energy plan stop 'Airpocalypse'? Chinese officials rolled out a detailed plan this … Continue reading With air pollution so bad, China knows it has to turn to sustainable energy
India has ambitions to be a global leader in renewable energy
The energy transition is definitely underway on a global scale. Ashwani Kumar writes on the Khaleej Times website that India plans to ramp up production of renewable energy sources on a large scale. Importantly, the energy minister says India is “focused on energy efficiency and conservation in a big way.” That is music to our … Continue reading India has ambitions to be a global leader in renewable energy
Global investment in renewable energy dropped in 2016
Investment in renewable energies in Japan and China, the two key markets, fell significantly in 2016 on the previous year, a recent study found, according to a recent article on the yahoo.com website from the news agency AFP. Renewable energy investment fell 18% in 2016: study Global investment in renewable energy dropped by 18 … Continue reading Global investment in renewable energy dropped in 2016
The importance of long-term policies for sustainable energy
These are anxious moments in America, when there are concerns that the new Administration may adversely change the policy framework designed to support sustainable energy. Lucas Davis provides an important article on The Conversation website about concerns over policy uncertainty. Policy uncertainty discourages innovation and hurts the environment Large-scale changes are anticipated for U.S. … Continue reading The importance of long-term policies for sustainable energy
Winter heating is an important focus in China’s latest five-year plan for renewable energy
Increasingly we are hearing about the initiatives in China to promote sustainable energy. When we read about their air pollution problems and their use of fossil fuels for electricity generation, we welcome the efforts made to support sustainable energy. Telesurtv.net provides a good article about the plans to increasingly use renewable energy for its winter … Continue reading Winter heating is an important focus in China’s latest five-year plan for renewable energy
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