John Farrell writes a good article on the CleanTechnica website arguing that, while renewable energy leads in the news, energy efficiency may be the more persistent threat to electric utilities in the 21st century. Do you have a view? Is Energy Efficiency The More Persistent Threat To Utilities? While local renewable energy and energy … Continue reading The energy transition and the greater effect on the electricity system – renewables or efficiency?
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Eiffel Tower completes its makeover with installation of micro wind turbines
The iconic landmark in Paris never fails to charm its residents and tourists. Tina Casey writes on the CleanTechnica website about the latest developments. How can you resist? Surely you must come and see the new micro wind turbines! Eiffel Tower’s Custom-Painted Micro Wind Turbines Will Wow Millions Last fall, France’s iconic Eiffel Tower … Continue reading Eiffel Tower completes its makeover with installation of micro wind turbines
A wind of change is blowing: the rise of renewables in the UK
Fred Pearce provides a good account in the New Scientist about the increasing contribution that renewable energy is making to Britain’s electricity needs. Renewable energy poised to overtake nuclear in the UK A wind of change is blowing through the UK's power stations. Renewable sources of energy like wind turbines could soon generate more … Continue reading A wind of change is blowing: the rise of renewables in the UK
Increased demand from China has boosted renewable energy manufacturers
Pilita Clark and Lucy Hornby write in the Financial Times about how China’s demand for new renewable energy capacity is helping global manufacturers. Even with the increased demand, however, solar manufacturers still remain saddled with severe overcapacity. Chinese demand fuels renewables sector turnround Production of wind turbines and solar panels soared in 2014, as … Continue reading Increased demand from China has boosted renewable energy manufacturers
Providing power through kinetic tiles
Shane Hickey writes a good article in the Guardian about is harnessing energy from footsteps to power floodlights, electronic devices and more No need to tread lightly: the tile lighting up football in Rio and stations in France Whenever a goal is scored on the community football pitch at the Morro da Mineira favela … Continue reading Providing power through kinetic tiles
New report showing renewables are successfully driving down carbon emissions in Europe
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has recently published an important report showing that wind, solar, biomass and other renewable energy technologies continued to grow in 2013. New data shows they have been an important driving force in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. Without the deployment of renewable energy since 2005, greenhouse gas emissions in … Continue reading New report showing renewables are successfully driving down carbon emissions in Europe
Developments in Hawaii’s deployment of solar energy
Erica Gies, for Yale Environment 360, provides a good article in The Guardian about the hurdles that Hawaii, the leading US state in rooftop solar per capita, is facing in trying to achieve its ambitious 2030 targets for renewable energy. Is Hawaii’s solar power surge slowing down? Honolulu’s roofscape is being repainted in blue-black. … Continue reading Developments in Hawaii’s deployment of solar energy
Looking beyond the centralised grid to solve many development issues
Tracy London, a lawyer for Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, writes an excellent article on the important role for off-grid renewable energy in West Africa. Population growth is outgrowing new supply. Development is being held back because of the lack of energy infrastructure. Where have we heard that before? But, there are viable solutions, as Ms. … Continue reading Looking beyond the centralised grid to solve many development issues
Linking renewable energy and economic growth
Michigan has had a rough ride over recent years with the demise of the car industry and other such structural changes. But all is not lost. Importantly, there is increasing awareness that economic growth is going to be affected if there is not a more ambitious shift to renewable energy. Emily Lawler writes an important … Continue reading Linking renewable energy and economic growth
New trial on wind-twinning tariffs
Ben Webster writes in The Times about an important trial underway in London to adapt energy consumption according to when electricity is produced from wind power. How to save money: set alarm, get up and do the ironing Getting up early just to boil the kettle or switch on the washing machine might seem … Continue reading New trial on wind-twinning tariffs
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