Don Fitz writes on the Resilience website about concerns (“myths”) about renewable energy in our low carbon energy transition. He has one key message – we must reduce our energy demand. What Is Energy Denial? The fiftieth anniversary of the first Earth Day of 1970 will be in 2020. As environmentalism has gone mainstream … Continue reading “Using less energy should be the beginning point, the ending point and occupy every in-between point on the path to sane energy use”
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Australia’s energy transition – meeting renewable energy target but much more to do
One cannot rest on one’s laurels these days. There is so much to do for our low carbon, energy transition. Dylan McConnell, Researcher at the Australian German Climate and Energy College at the University of Melbourne writes on The Conversation website about the progress to date in Australia meeting its renewable energy target. Australia has … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition – meeting renewable energy target but much more to do
American zoo moving towards 100% renewable energy
The Detroit zoo has decided to switch to renewable energy. As a child, I lived 2 kilometres from the zoo and would go as often as possible. Even as a 10 year old, I would walk on my own. In those days, kids could do that. So, the Detroit Zoo always meant something to me. … Continue reading American zoo moving towards 100% renewable energy
The need for better energy storage technologies
Recent research demonstrates how energy storage technologies can play an even more important role in reducing renewable curtailment and GHG emissions from fossil fuel power plants. Jim Erickson posted an article on the Futurity website about the findings from researchers from the University of Michigan. Better renewable energy storage could cut emissions - Futurity … Continue reading The need for better energy storage technologies
India’s energy transition – renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific
A recent news item from Reuters refers to recent analysis from the consultancy Wood Mackenzie that India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific. India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific - WoodMac India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Monday. … Continue reading India’s energy transition – renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific
A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants
Stanford University scientists have tested a prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater — known as “blue energy” — at wastewater treatments plants. Christopher Carbone explains in an article on the New York Post website. Scientists develop way to turn wastewater into affordable, renewable energy Researchers … Continue reading A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants
Battery storage is disrupting the way utilities provide power
Jeff McMahon writes on the Forbes website about the impact that battery storage is having on utilities. The change is driven not just by cheap renewables and cheap batteries, but by the electronics that link them together. Why Energy Storage Is Proving Even More Disruptive Than Cheap Renewables The falling price of renewable energy … Continue reading Battery storage is disrupting the way utilities provide power
Three key steps required in further renewable energy deployment
Alexander Richter writes on the Think Geoenergy website about the critical steps that are needed for greater deployment of renewable energy technologies. Critical steps for clean energy transition based on renewable energy sources In an opinion piece published recently, Christopher Engman formerly with Climeon, shares his view on key elements of further necessary renewable … Continue reading Three key steps required in further renewable energy deployment
New report highlights the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing
The website Renews.biz provides a news item about a new report from DNV GL about the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing. There are important findings that you should appreciate. Interestingly, “despite the hype around blockchain, 40% of finance industry respondents said they were not using the technology at all.” … Continue reading New report highlights the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing
Looking at the benefits to a small company wishing to switch to more sustainable energy sources
Trevor Bingham reviews the benefits to an SME by switching to renewable energy in an article on the Irish News website. The benefits of renewable energy to the SME Becoming known as a 'green' company can often lead to attracting more business eco friendly customers and in turn boost the company's profits. Often on … Continue reading Looking at the benefits to a small company wishing to switch to more sustainable energy sources
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 