Growing priority for wind power in Scotland

Mure Dickie wrote recently in the Financial Times about the expansion plans for onshore wind energy by the UK’s largest generator of wind power. Since the collapse of oil prices has affected Scotland, at least the future is bright for wind power. ScottishPower eyes big expansion of onshore wind energy ScottishPower, the UK’s largest … Continue reading Growing priority for wind power in Scotland →

Germany’s energy transition runs into some public concerns

Melissa Eddy writes in the New York Times about the resistance to a high-voltage direct current transmission system that is to carry wind-generated power from north to south. Germans Balk at Plan for Wind Power Lines Germans have welcomed solar panels glinting on their rooftops and windmills looming over their fields, and they have … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition runs into some public concerns →

Health impact from vehicles powered by renewable energy

The Economic Times of India provides a good article about a recent study in the US showing the lower air pollution from renewable-powered vehicles has many health benefits. This is an important message for India and all of us. Renewable energy-powered vehicles can save lives Driving vehicles that use electricity from renewable energy instead … Continue reading Health impact from vehicles powered by renewable energy →

Renewable energy subsidies under attack in the UK

UK’s Prime Minister, David Cameron, says ‘enough is enough’ over payments for energy source and says put them in planning system, according to a recent column by Patrick Wintour in The Guardian. Cameron pushes for removal of onshore windfarm subsidies David Cameron claimed on Tuesday the public was “fed up” with onshore windfarms and … Continue reading Renewable energy subsidies under attack in the UK →

A new college for wind energy in the UK

ClickGreen writes about the plans to develop a national college for wind energy, providing a hub for skills, training and education. Government unveils plans for UK's first renewable energy college The Government has announced plans to develop a National College for Wind Energy, the UK’s first further education centre dedicated to renewable energy. Business … Continue reading A new college for wind energy in the UK →

Google and renewables

Joe Romm writes a good article on the Climateprogress website about why Google decided to stop its work on renewable energy. The Strange Thing About Google’s Decision To Stop Renewable Energy Research Two senior Google engineers have written a confusing article explaining what they learned after Google stopped its advanced research and development effort … Continue reading Google and renewables →

Florida shifts away from renewable energy and energy efficiency

Jim Turner from the News Service of Florida, writes on the FlaglerLive website about recent developments in Florida that have to raise concern for those who are promoting a sustainable energy future. Bowing to Utilities, Florida Regulators Cut Energy-Efficiency Goals and Sunset Solar Incentives State utility regulators agreed Tuesday to sunset a program that … Continue reading Florida shifts away from renewable energy and energy efficiency →

Another review on the competitiveness of renewable energy

Recently, EiD published a post by Diane Cardwell of the New York Times comparing renewable energy and conventional technologies. William Pentland writes on the Forbes website, providing an alternative view. It is worth the read. Do you have any views? Levelized Cost Of Electricity: Renewable Energy's Ticking Time Bomb? Solar panels and wind turbines … Continue reading Another review on the competitiveness of renewable energy →

More on comparing renewable energy with conventional fuels

While there is much written on comparing renewables with conventional fuels, it is important to follow the latest developments. Diane Cardwell writes a good article in the New York Times doing just that. Solar and Wind Energy Start to Win on Price vs. Conventional Fuels For the solar and wind industries in the United … Continue reading More on comparing renewable energy with conventional fuels →

Public utilities can take up the solar mantle

Kristel High, Editor in Chief of Politic365 assesses the growing developments in utility-scale solar facilities in the US. Could this be the case in other countries? Any views? Utility Scale Solar Among Most Affordable Options for Renewable Energy As the EPA issues new rules on carbon emission standards and climate change deniers get a … Continue reading Public utilities can take up the solar mantle →