Europe’s efforts to control emissions are failing, yet the necessary technologies are already here – decarbonising the power system and then using it to run more of our economy is the key, say Johannes Meier, CEO of the European Climate Foundation, and Arne Mogren, Director of the European Climate Foundation’s Power Programme and Member of the Energy Roadmap 2050 ad hoc Advisory Group. Photo: Avedøre power plant, Denmark (by Martin Nicolaj … [Read more...]
How to profit from rising energy prices in Russia
Russia offers great potential for European companies to invest in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electricity production, writes Alexander Gusev of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik). Rising prices in Russia stimulate energy-saving programs by companies and increase the populatiry of decentralized generation. But major problems, such as an incomplete legal basis and bureaucracy, … [Read more...]
Energy Harvesting: the Next Big Thing
Devices and materials that harvest lost energy have the potential of transforming our society, argues Silicon Valley-based consultant Christine Hertzog, author of the Smart Grid Library. “There’s a growing number of companies that are developing ways to capture the enormous amounts of energy that are currently wasted. But it’s going to take basic R&D to realise the full potential of energy harvesting.” Photo: Singularity Utopia  Solar … [Read more...]
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