Renewable energy policy in Romania hits rocky patch

Luiza Ilie writes for Reuters news agency about the cut in support for renewable energy, following cuts in many other EU countries. Romania plans to reduce support for renewable energy Romania's government will cut its support scheme for wind, solar and small hydro renewable energy projects to avoid overcompensating investors, energy regulator ANRE said … Continue reading Renewable energy policy in Romania hits rocky patch →

New study from IRENA

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has published a new study on standardisation. “International Standardisation in the Field of Renewable Energy” helps understanding how standards support a sustainable and accelerated deployment of renewable energy technologies, presents the current landscape of RET standards, and provides a number of recommendations to address identified needs and gaps in … Continue reading New study from IRENA →

Even China is having problems financing energy savings

Charlie Zhu of Reuters news service provides an excellent review of the situation in China today and the effect of the financial credit crunch. There is a big impact on energy service companies that are used for both energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Credit crunch stifles Chinese energy savings sector A credit crunch … Continue reading Even China is having problems financing energy savings →

New study on health effects from windfarms

Alison Rourke writes in the Guardian about a new study in Australia that shows that more people have been getting sick in areas where environmentalists are most active. So, is there a psychological effect? Windfarm sickness spreads by word of mouth, Australian study finds Health complaints from people living around turbines shown to be … Continue reading New study on health effects from windfarms →

Study on Feed-in-Tariffs in Europe

Paul Gipe provides an excellent review of a recent study by David Jacobs of Germany on the role of feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy in three of the leading users in Europe. The Evolution of Feed in Tariffs in Germany, Spain and France – A Review Renewable Energy Policy Convergence in the EU - The Evolution … Continue reading Study on Feed-in-Tariffs in Europe →

The risks of relying on energy innovation

Bryan Walsh has an excellent article in this week’s Time Magazine about the role energy innovation is playing in America. There are important lessons for all EiD readers. Why Innovation Alone Isn’t Enough to Win the Climate Fight Politics can be frustrating. Actually, it’s more like politics ARE frustrating, especially in America and especially … Continue reading The risks of relying on energy innovation →

Reviewing feed-in tariffs

Paul Gipe has an excellent website where he provides a regular review of the latest happenings in feed-in tariffs, among other topics. Here is the latest from Paul. Tables of Feed-in Tariffs Worldwide These tables summarize tariffs for different technologies in different countries, and various states and provinces. The tables may also provide an … Continue reading Reviewing feed-in tariffs →

An ecolabel for electricity

EKOenergy is a network of 21 European environmental NGOs promoting the use of renewable electricity. On February 23rd 2013, the EKOenergy Board approved criteria for the EKOenergy label, the first (and only) pan-European ecolabel for electricity. Consumers on the European electricity market are confronted with a variety of questions and doubts. "How do I change … Continue reading An ecolabel for electricity →

Renewables in Poland

Sandra Enkhardt writes in PV magazine about the progress underway in Poland to pass a renewable energy law. Poland: Renewable energy law could be adopted in March Poland’s new renewable energy law is expected to be adopted by the government by the end of March. However, due to the EC notification process, it is … Continue reading Renewables in Poland →

Innovative financing for solar energy systems

Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about how the Honda car company has now linked with a major solar energy installer to provide solar incentives to encourage customers in the US to buy their hybrid and electric vehicles. It will be interesting to know if such support for renewables will be provided in … Continue reading Innovative financing for solar energy systems →