Businesses are engaging in renewable energy

The low-carbon energy transition is seeing many changes in the way we address sustainable energy. While we often think about this in terms of individual consumers, the corporate world is also reacting, as shown in an article by the staff of the ClickGreen website. How renewable energy is changing corporate energy behaviour Tom … Continue reading Businesses are engaging in renewable energy →

The distributed future is getting closer

Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about the transition underway in our homes to change the way we get our power. Increasingly, power is coming from our rooftops. While this article is primarily about the US, just think what will happen in a few years in Europe when all new buildings … Continue reading The distributed future is getting closer →

New energy white paper in Australia widely criticised

While Australia has traditionally been known for strong policies in energy efficiency and renewable energy, it has also been known as a major producer of fossil fuels. Joshua S Hill writes on the CleanTechnica website about the plans of the Abbott government. It is not even looking at a balanced approach as it heavily favours … Continue reading New energy white paper in Australia widely criticised →

“Smart” glass shows promise

Daksha Rangan write on the Weather Network website about new glass that reacts to weather conditions and brings many benefits. It can even provide low level power. Researchers create smart windows, using weather to create a renewable energy source Can rain help you cut back on energy costs? In the near future, perhaps. According … Continue reading “Smart” glass shows promise →

Renewable energy can provide good returns for retirement income

ClickGreen provides a very good article about how those over 60 are seriously lending to renewable energy project crowdfunds. The lending is providing good retirement income. It would be good to think this could also work for energy efficiency. Pensioner power turns renewable energy plans into reality A third of all lenders to renewable … Continue reading Renewable energy can provide good returns for retirement income →

New survey on developments in integrating renewable energy into our grid systems

The Renewable Energy Focus website provides the results of a recent survey undertaken by DNV GL showing that 82 per cent of global industry respondents say electricity system can be 70 per cent renewable by 2050 DNV reports results of 'electricity grid' survey In ‘Beyond Integration: Three dynamics shaping renewables and the grid,’ a … Continue reading New survey on developments in integrating renewable energy into our grid systems →

Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets

We may have had St. Patrick’s Day lately but Irish eyes will not be smiling at the thought that their renewable energy plans are coming up short. This is well described by Peter Bodkin on TheJournal website from Ireland. There are some major holes in Ireland’s renewable energy plans Ireland is in danger of … Continue reading Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets →

Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition

The Turkish weekly website provides a good review of the progress being made to increase the share of renewable energy. Turkey has produced the Renewable Energy Action Plan as part of its approach to follow EU policies. Currently a National Energy Efficiency Action Plan is being prepared and EiD will bring that to readers as … Continue reading Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition →

Thoughts on the energy transition

Nick Butler writes a very good blog on the Financial Times website arguing that change doesn’t come just through legislation and international treaties. He argues that technology is arguably much more important and “there is growing evidence that some fundamental changes are coming that will over time put a question mark over investments in the … Continue reading Thoughts on the energy transition →

The energy transition – the rate of growth of renewables

Chris Mooney provides a good article in the Washington Post about the rate of growth of renewable energies in the US. While the rate of growth is good, Mooney points out that they are still contributing a small fraction of the total electricity used in the US, far less than coal. Here’s how much … Continue reading The energy transition – the rate of growth of renewables →