Renewable energy certainly is gaining momentum globally. It now produces 22% of the world’s electricity. Terry Macalister writes a good article on the report in The Guardian. For further information on how to obtain the report, EiD readers should go directly to the IEA’s website. Renewable energy capacity grows at fastest ever pace Wind, … Continue reading IEA’s new medium-term renewable energy market report highlights sector’s strength
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Serious efforts in the energy transition
This is an important article that should make us sit up and take notice. John Vidal writes in The Guardian that the world’s largest private bank predicts large-scale power stations will soon make way for electric cars and new solar technologies. While the article focuses on renewable energy, it also points out the importance of … Continue reading Serious efforts in the energy transition
Africa making good headway in developing renewable energy
Priyanka Shrestha writes on the EnergyLiveNews website about the plans for increasing the capacity of renewable energy in Africa this year. Africa to add 1.8GW of renewable energy in 2014 A reduction in costs for wind and solar power as well as an increasing demand for electricity could see more renewable energy projects commissioned … Continue reading Africa making good headway in developing renewable energy
Focus on Denmark’s renewable energy plans
Helen Tunnicliffe writes in TCE Today about a presentation made by Henrik Lund to a major international audience. While we have heard much about Denmark’s success in sustainable energy, it is well worth taking this fresh look. Denmark aims for 100% renewable energy Henrik Lund of Aalborg University, Denmark, has told the 21st International … Continue reading Focus on Denmark’s renewable energy plans
Understanding more about Iceland’s energy system
World Bulletin writes a good article about the importance placed on renewable energy. This is important for a country that has the highest per capita consumption of electricity. Renewable energy saves Iceland Iceland, which consumes the most electricity power per capita in the world, makes almost all energy production through renewable energy sources, according … Continue reading Understanding more about Iceland’s energy system
Working on a better battery
Lucas Mearian writes on the Computerworld website about recent developments on power storage systems for solar energy. The national power grid could someday become the backup to custom solar systems for businesses and homes How Tesla will help bring renewable energy to your business or home Tesla Motors and other manufacturers have set their … Continue reading Working on a better battery
Why marine renewable energy developments have not taken off as expected
While renewable energy is definitely in the news regularly, we have heard less about those technologies related to streams and waves. Joshua Hill writes a good article for CleanTechnica about why the technologies have not taken off. Marine Renewable Energy Technology Taking Longer Than Hoped Tidal stream and wave power technologies are taking longer … Continue reading Why marine renewable energy developments have not taken off as expected
How renewable energy is contributing to the economy and jobs
Zachary Shahan, director of CleanTechnical.com, writes a good article in Custommade.com about the impact on small businesses from renewable energy development. Renewable Energy Produces A New Crop of Small Business Benefits When we think of renewable energy, “environment,” “green,” and “clean” may be some of the first things that come to mind. But while … Continue reading How renewable energy is contributing to the economy and jobs
What happens when people don’t agree . . .
Ketan Joshi writes a very enlightening article that the Australian Prime Minister doesn’t always follow his own advice. The federal government can’t convince the electorate of the ills of renewables. Perhaps they should listen instead (following the PM’s own advice), and leave the renewable energy target alone. Maybe there are lessons for Europe as we … Continue reading What happens when people don’t agree . . .
Does this mean the end for renewable energy community projects in Britain?
There is never a dull moment in UK energy policy. Now, as explained by Adam Vaughan in the Guardian, the government regulator is accused of undermining official policy by refusing new applications for community projects. Green energy co-ops blocked by government regulator The future of community-owned green energy projects that ministers say are crucial … Continue reading Does this mean the end for renewable energy community projects in Britain?
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