The explosion in renewable energy projects on blockchain is already promising

We are reading about the use of blockchain in many applications. Ralph Tkatchuk writes on the dataconomy website about its use in promoting renewable energy. How Blockchain is Boosting Renewable Energy The explosion in renewable energy projects on blockchain is already promising—there are 122 startups operating in the space, with nearly half launching since … Continue reading The explosion in renewable energy projects on blockchain is already promising →

Refugee women in Turkey learn about value of renewable energy

There are many refugees now living in Turkey. It is encouraging to read that an NGO is help many refugee women to understand the benefits of renewable energy and even turn those efforts into money making initiatives. Banu Şen explains in an article in the Hurriyet Daily News. Refugee women receive courses on renewable energy … Continue reading Refugee women in Turkey learn about value of renewable energy →

The largest producer of renewable energy in Europe announces major investment plan

Statkraft wants to invest roughly 10 billion Norwegian crowns per year ($1.23 billion) in renewable energy between 2019 and 2025. Anmar Frangoul explains in an article on the CNBC website. Renewable energy powerhouse Statkraft to invest $1.23 billion in renewables per year Norway's Statkraft has unveiled plans to invest roughly 10 billion Norwegian crowns … Continue reading The largest producer of renewable energy in Europe announces major investment plan →

Understanding the impact of China’s boom – the world needs China to do more to address emissions

David Leitch writes on the Renew Economy website about the impact of the construction boom underway in China. Worryingly, not only is construction driving an increase coal fired electricity, but China’s share of oil and gas consumption is also rising. While we are aware of the efforts that China is doing in the energy transition, … Continue reading Understanding the impact of China’s boom – the world needs China to do more to address emissions →

More than 14,800 renewable energy patents were filed worldwide in 2017

Kevin Ross writes on the Power Engineering International website about the impressive increase in patents for renewable energy technologies. More than half were submitted for solar power. Global green energy patents up 43 per cent in a year Figures reveal that more than 14,800 renewable energy patents were filed worldwide in 2017 – a … Continue reading More than 14,800 renewable energy patents were filed worldwide in 2017 →

Coping with the public’s desire for 100% renewable energy

The energy transition brings up interesting dilemmas. As David Roberts writes in his article on the Vox website “Renewable energy is hot. It has incredible momentum, not only in terms of deployment and costs but in terms of public opinion and cultural cachet. To put it simply: Everyone loves renewable energy. It’s cleaner, it’s high-tech, … Continue reading Coping with the public’s desire for 100% renewable energy →

How farmers can benefit from deploying renewable energy technologies

A recent rural valuation specialist in Australia has shown the boost to property value from installing wind turbines. Lucas Forbes provides an article on the ABC website. Renewable energy could add hundreds of thousands of dollars to a commercial farm's value While communities may object to renewable energy projects such as wind farms, the … Continue reading How farmers can benefit from deploying renewable energy technologies →

Egypt making good progress on its energy transition

Matthew Phelan writes on the Inverse website about the progress Egypt is making in deploying renewable energy technologies. This is quite encouraging. 2030 Renewable Energy Goals: View Record Setting Solar, Wind Farms in Egypt The Egyptian government wants to get 42 percent of its energy sector powered by renewables by 2025, leaving a healthy … Continue reading Egypt making good progress on its energy transition →

New report reveals that renewables are now providing more electricity than nuclear power in over half the US states and more electricity than coal in a third

Regardless of the policies of the Trump administration, the momentum to deploy renewables in the US is gaining strength. Kelly Pickerel explains in an article on the Solar Power World website. Renewable energy provides more electricity than nuclear power in over half of U.S. states Citing concerns about “national security” and “grid reliability,” the … Continue reading New report reveals that renewables are now providing more electricity than nuclear power in over half the US states and more electricity than coal in a third →

Cities need to focus on facilitating the energy transition, not focus on 100 per cent renewables

Hundreds of cities are now committing themselves to be 100 per cent on renewables at specified times in the future. Kirby Calvert argues on the Policy Options website that the target is a simple and positive message, but it can unnecessarily confuse the public, fostering a false sense that this market transformation can be driven … Continue reading Cities need to focus on facilitating the energy transition, not focus on 100 per cent renewables →