The two scientists responsible for Googleâs failed attempt to launch a renewable energy revolution have written an article explaining what, according to them, went wrong with their project. They have come to the conclusion that fighting climate change with todayâs renewable energy technologies wonât work â but they present no evidence for it, writes Energy Post editor Karel Beckman. … [Read more...]
The Five Energy Labours of Juncker
The new team heading the European Commission in Brussels is lucky. Its predecessors closed two sensitive deals before the reshuffle: a European energy and climate strategy for 2030 and a gas winter package between Ukraine and Russia. On top of that, outgoing Energy Commissioner GĂŒnther Oettinger finished off a thick report on the way forward for a European energy market. The new Commission will follow up on these three dossiers, plus two more … [Read more...]
SunPower: "solar the greatest market opportunity world has seenâ
The head of one of the worldâs leading solar PV manufacturers and developers, SunPowerâs Tom Werner, predicts that solar will be a $US5 trillion industry within 20 years, and represents one of the greatest ever opportunities in the history of markets. Giles Parkinson of Reneweconomy.com reports on a recent investment briefing given by Werner. … [Read more...]
Let’s not forget those fossil fuel subsidies
The IEAâs World Energy Outlook (WEO), published on 12 November, has â not for the first time â put the spotlight on the huge subsidies given worldwide for the use and production of fossil fuels. And these do not include other costs (e.g. the hundreds of billions in US military spending to garrison the Middle East) and externalities caused by our oil, gas and coal use. Sophie Vorrath of RenewEconomy presents the main figures from the WEO. … [Read more...]
Where battery storage will take over from backup power plants
Although the growth in renewables has led to the shutdown of many gas- and coal-fired power plants, power producers believe their plants will still be needed to provide backup capacity. But grid storage batteries are becoming increasingly competitive with âpeaker plantsâ, says Paul Siblerud of US storage company ViZn Energy Systems in an interview with Roy L. Hales of The EcoReport, citing a new study by Energy Strategies Group. … [Read more...]
Worldâs first power-to-liquids production plant opened in Dresden
A Power-to-Liquids (PtL) demonstration rig which is the first of its kind in the world was officially inaugurated on 14 November by Dresden-based sunfire GmbH. The ceremony was attended by German Federal Minister of Education and Research Johanna Wanka, Board Member Pieter Koolen of venture capitalist Bilfinger, Â as well as a number of other high-ranking representatives from the worlds of politics, industry and research. French energy companies … [Read more...]
Interview Joe Phillips, DNV GL: âFor offshore wind there is only one way forward: togetherâ
âOffshore wind offers great promise but the industry is at a very delicate stage now. We canât afford to make mistakes in construction that lead to cost overruns,â warns Joe Phillips, Head of Strategy & Policy for Renewables at DNV GL, one of the largest technical energy consultancies in the world. DNV GL has recently issued an âoffshore wind cost reduction manifestoâ that commits the company to help reduce costs in the sector by 25% and … [Read more...]
Cleantech innovation in Europe: here are the gamechangers of the future
At a âbusiness boosterâ event in Barcelona, sixty European cleantech startups supported by KIC InnoEnergy, presented themselves to the world. They offered an impressive variety of new technologies and market innovations, ranging from new storage devices and solar chips to energy saving techniques, financing models and consumer engagement platforms. In this article we present to you some of the gamechangers of our future energy system â all made … [Read more...]
Outcome of nuclear talks could make Iran an Energy Superpower â even in renewable energy
An international settlement by November 24 could put Iran on a path to becoming an energy superpower, says Friedbert PflĂŒger, Director European Centre for Energy and Resource Security (EUCERS) at Kingâs College. And not just in fossil fuels â but even in renewable energy, which Iran now supports with feed-in tariffs and currency guarantees for foreign investors. US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with his counterpart this weekend. … [Read more...]
viEUws VIDEO: MEPs say yes to ETS reform but dissent on timing
In an exclusive interview with viEUws.eu, Giovanni La Via - Chair of the European Parliamentâs Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) - speaks with correspondent Sonja van Renssen about the environment priorities for the new parliamentary term. … [Read more...]
What Slow Food can teach Clean Energy
The food and energy sectors are alike in many ways: security, waste, local production, labelling, environmental impact and access are key issues for both. In each case, there is a movement underway taking a holistic value chain approach to create a more secure, sustainable, affordable system. Sonja van Renssen takes away four lessons from the recently held Slow Food Fair in Turin, Italy for the energy sector. … [Read more...]
viEUws VIDEO: Brussels Briefing on Environment â All you need to know for November 2014
In this latest Brussels Briefing on Environment from viEUws.eu, leading environment journalist Sonja van Renssen provides an overview of the latest EU environment policy developments. … [Read more...]
South Australia's renewable energy future
South Australia made headlines around the world when it was announced that the state had been powered by 100% renewable energy for an entire working day. Commentators took it as a proof that a fully renewable future is possible. South Australia, writes Jack Baldwin of the South Australian news service The Lead, demonstrates to the world the benefits of renewable energy. According to Baldwin, there are signs the rest of the country will follow, … [Read more...]
VIDEO: âEnvironmental protection best served through marketâ, PotoÄnik advises
In an exclusive interview with viEUws.eu, Janez PotoÄnik â the outgoing European Commissioner for the Environment - discusses how his successor Karmenu Vella could strengthen environmental protection through market instruments and advises the next European Commission on how to use the growth potential of green solutions. … [Read more...]
AndrĂ© Faaij, Energy Academy Europe: âThe energy transition has only just begun"
While policymakers and companies generally acknowledge the need for an energy transition, they still underestimate the enormous task that is facing us. The real energy transition, says AndrĂ© Faaij, the new academic director of the Dutch research institute Energy Academy Europe, has yet to start. And, he adds, it will only succeed if it is strongly directed by government policy â preferably coordinated by Brussels â and approached in a … [Read more...]
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