Radar technology to confront windfarm “clutter”

Supposedly, in extreme circumstances, wind turbines can block radar scans. Clare Clancy writes in Canada’s Windsor Star about new radar technology that addresses the “contamination” caused by wind turbines. Environment Canada testing radar software to combat wind farm clutter Environment Canada is preparing to roll out new radar technology in order to combat wind … Continue reading Radar technology to confront windfarm “clutter” →

Reaction to President of World Bank’s view of the importance of coal

A few weeks ago, an EiD post raised concerns that the World Bank’s lending policies are environmentally disastrous. Now we get a post from Justin Guay, Associate Director of the Sierra Club International Climate Programme, writing on the Huffington Post website. He criticises Dr. Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank, for his views … Continue reading Reaction to President of World Bank’s view of the importance of coal →

Developments in the use of renewable energy for shipping

Motorship.com provides a good article on a new collaboration to develop important renewable energy and fuel-saving solutions for the shipping industry. Shipping renewable energy innovation project is launched Japan-based Eco Marine Power (EMP) and Blue Star Ferries of Greece, part of the Attica group, are to collaborate on development of renewable energy and fuel-saving … Continue reading Developments in the use of renewable energy for shipping →

A corporate view on supporting renewables

General Motor’s director of sustainability, David Tulauskas, discusses in The Guardian why corporations should support renewables and how utilities and developers can help General Motors: why companies should buy more renewable energy When the World Wildlife Fund and World Resources Institute approached General Motors, along with 12 other companies, to collaborate on renewable energy, … Continue reading A corporate view on supporting renewables →

Latest news on sustainable energy finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development has published a very useful summary of the latest developments globally in sustainable energy finance. July 2014 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of July, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the … Continue reading Latest news on sustainable energy finance →

Taxing issues in Bulgaria

Lorys Charalambous writes on Cyprus’ Tax-News.com about the court ruling in Bulgaria about recent renewable energy tax. Bulgarian Court Finds Renewable Energy Tariff Unconstitutional Bulgaria's Constitutional Court has ruled that a 20 percent tax on renewable energy producers is unconstitutional. The decision was supported by ten of the Court's 12 constitutional judges. In a … Continue reading Taxing issues in Bulgaria →

Three cheers for energy utilities that take energy efficiency seriously

Energy utilities have been involved in energy efficiency for many years. For many, it is voluntary and for others, it is an obligation. The US has probably had the most experience for its utilities to promote energy efficiency. The Record-BEE in California explains that a recent study examines the deployment of clean energy by 32 … Continue reading Three cheers for energy utilities that take energy efficiency seriously →

New incentives in France for energy efficiency and renewables

As part of its energy transition, the French have announced a package of financial incentives, according to a report by Michel Rose writing for Reuters news service. France to earmark 10 bln euros of funding to promote renewable energy use France will mobilise about 10 billion euros ($13.41 billion) for a package of tax … Continue reading New incentives in France for energy efficiency and renewables →

Strong developments in trade of renewable energy technologies amongst developing countries

The Business Recorder from Pakistan provides good news about trade in renewable energy technologies amongst developing countries. Renewable energy sector: trade among developing states growing rapidly A study shows that renewable energy (RE) trade among developing countries is growing faster than global and North-South RE trade as developing countries, led by China, take advantage … Continue reading Strong developments in trade of renewable energy technologies amongst developing countries →

Good news for renewables, less so for energy efficiency

Tom Revell writes in Blue & Green Tomorrow about a recent poll in the UK that shows that voters believe renewables is the most important way to address energy security. Nuclear came second and energy efficiency came third. Poll: UK voters think renewable energy is best way to secure energy supply British voters from … Continue reading Good news for renewables, less so for energy efficiency →