The IEA has recently published its 2014 edition of Energy Technology Perspectives (ETP 2014) with a special focus on harnessing electricity’s potential. Starting from the premise that electricity will be an increasingly important vector in energy systems of the future, ETP 2014 takes a deep dive into actions needed to support deployment of sustainable options … Continue reading New report from IEA: Energy Technology Perspectives 2014
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Formula One sets the pace of development
Recently John Llewellyn wrote a very interesting column for the eceee on the impressive improvements made this year by F1 racing cars. But for John the F1 experience of achieving massive fuel efficiency gains has a deeper significance: it shows what clever people can achieve when motivated and the importance of incentives. No sooner had … Continue reading Formula One sets the pace of development
Every little bit helps
We are familiar with the use of drones in war zones such as Afghanistan and Iraq but increasingly they are being used for better civil purposes as well. Todd Woody writes a good article in the New York Times of their use, amongst other things, to monitor renewable energy projects. Drones Are Becoming Energy’s … Continue reading Every little bit helps
What will it take to make consumers more energy efficient?
The Boston-based reporter, Martin LaMonica, writes an excellent article on how new “smart” products are changing how we use appliances in our homes. There are environmental benefits but they are not always immediate. LaMonica concludes that, whether a smart home is an energy-efficient home has more to do with the owner than the technology. It … Continue reading What will it take to make consumers more energy efficient?
What next?
The R&D website provides a useful article describing the energy savings potential of 3-D printing. It seems as if only yesterday we first heard of such printing and now its application is expanding rapidly. And, yes, it is great to see that they are thinking of how to make it more energy efficient. Energy savings … Continue reading What next?
Re-thinking innovation
Martin Wolf of the Financial Times provides a review of a new book that argues that government is behind the boldest risks and biggest breakthroughs. Wolf considers this a brilliant book. It is certainly worth the read. While the examples are from other sectors, it has important messages for those working in sustainable energy. … Continue reading Re-thinking innovation
What do you know about carbon capture and storage?
Fiona Harvey recently wrote in the Guardian about a research study by the UK Energy Research Council that was trying to better understand what the public thought about the future of energy policy. CCS is considered by the government’s climate advisors to be a major way of helping to take carbon out of electricity generation. … Continue reading What do you know about carbon capture and storage?
Transforming waste water to clean energy
Sadhbh Walshe wrote recently in the Guardian about the race underway to develop innovative, cost-effective ways to extract value from waste water instead of just dumping it. The scientists and startups converting waste water into clean energy Traditionally, waste water treatment has focused on removing toxic waste from the water so it could be safely … Continue reading Transforming waste water to clean energy
Market research shows strong growth for the building automation systems market
Frost & Sullivan which provides research and market development support writes in theheraldonline.com in England about the expected growth for building automation systems market. Encouragingly, much is seen to be driven by EU energy efficiency legislation, especially the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive. Demand for Greater Energy Efficiency Drives Building Automation Systems Market, says … Continue reading Market research shows strong growth for the building automation systems market
Let there be light – efficient light!
Several Canadian press services reported on a new energy-efficient light bulb that was developed by three graduates from the University of Toronto. This article from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation shows the latest developments. 'Most energy-efficient' light bulb shines on Kickstarter The Nanolight is essentially a circuit-board with LEDs attached to it, folded … Continue reading Let there be light – efficient light!
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