Study shows that low carbon energy transition can increase inequality

Recently published research supports previous claims by researchers who argue that renewable energy consumption may be indirectly driving energy poverty. Sandra Handy explains in an article on the Science Times website. Is this your experience? Shifting to Renewable Energy Can Drive up Energy Poverty, Study Says In a new study from Portland State University, … Continue reading Study shows that low carbon energy transition can increase inequality →

India’s energy transition: artificial intelligence providers claim they can improve the efficiency of renewable energy

It is encouraging how some countries are embracing one technology to take advantage of another. Clyde Russell writes on the Reuters website about India’s efforts to use AI to exploit its renewable energy potential. Can AI solve renewable energy's problems? India may show the way One of humankind’s most enduring weaknesses is to assume … Continue reading India’s energy transition: artificial intelligence providers claim they can improve the efficiency of renewable energy →

How a Dutch video game designer is revolutionising renewable energy in Hawaii

The energy transition is quite fascinating to watch. There are so many interesting facets. An Associated Press story on the USA Today website explains how a Dutch video game designer has developed alternatives to fossil fuels in Hawaii. If you have an interesting story like this, please let EiD know. Who's revolutionizing renewable energy … Continue reading How a Dutch video game designer is revolutionising renewable energy in Hawaii →

Renewables in the energy transition – “It’s not that we need new ideas, but we need to stop having old ideas.”

Richard Perez, Senior Research Associate in Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, University at Albany, State University of New York and Karl R. Rabago, Professor of Law; Executive Director, Pace Energy and Climate Center, at Pace University write on The Conversation website about a novel way to approach renewable energy development. What do you think? A … Continue reading Renewables in the energy transition – “It’s not that we need new ideas, but we need to stop having old ideas.” →

India’s energy transition: renewable energy investments have begun to outpace those in fossil fuels

It is encouraging to see the positive developments in India’s low-carbon energy transition. There are challenges. Coal use is still growing in a country where energy demands are rising fast. Harry Cockburn discusses latest developments in an article on The Independent website. India investing more money in solar power than coal for first time … Continue reading India’s energy transition: renewable energy investments have begun to outpace those in fossil fuels →

To go 100 % carbon free, the devil is in the details

Steve Hanley writes on the CleanTechnica website about what it really takes to be 100 % carbon free. What are your views? 100% Renewable Does Not Necessarily Mean Zero Carbon “100% renewable energy” is a popular concept these days. 160 major corporations have signed pledges saying they will power all of their activities using 100% … Continue reading To go 100 % carbon free, the devil is in the details →

China is one of the leading investors in Cuba’s renewable energy programme

Steve Hanley writes on the CleanTechnica website about China taking advantage of market opportunities to invest in renewable energy in Cuba. Is your country doing the same? China Invests In Renewable Energy In Cuba Cuba began investing in renewable energy in 2014 and is ramping up its efforts in a push to make renewables … Continue reading China is one of the leading investors in Cuba’s renewable energy programme →

Corporate arrangements now account for 22 percent of large renewable deals signed last year in the United States

Large corporations are increasingly committing their operations to switch to renewable energy. Stanley Reed explains in an article in the New York Times some of those efforts in the US. Could Beer Brewed With Wind Power Help Save the Planet? During the Super Bowl in February, a commercial showed a Budweiser beer wagon drawn … Continue reading Corporate arrangements now account for 22 percent of large renewable deals signed last year in the United States →

Looking at the cost of renewable energy

There’s a new working paper that was covered by Axios this week which makes some rather bold claims about the high cost of policies that require a certain percentage of power to be generated from renewable sources. Whether those claims will stand up to peer-review, though, is yet to be seen. This is explained in … Continue reading Looking at the cost of renewable energy →

Chicago commits itself to going 100 % renewable by 2035

It is encouraging to see the efforts being made by cities globally to move to a low-carbon energy transition. Kristin Musulin writes on the Smart Cities Dive website about the commitment recently made by the city of Chicago. Chicago becomes largest US city to commit to 100% clean energy Dive Brief: The Chicago City … Continue reading Chicago commits itself to going 100 % renewable by 2035 →