The implementation of solar cookers across Moroccan communities is proving to be a great example of how decentralisation of renewable energy is contributing to the energy independence of a country by LINA YASSIN & ARTHUR WYNS
… The importance of decentralised solar energy Lina Yassin & Arthur Wyns | 19th October 2017 News Solar Decentralised Energy Morocco Climate … Change 405531.jpg The implementation of solar cookers across Moroccan communities is …
The winner of the 2017 Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy and Water - announced today (12th June, 2017) - is Futurepump, which manufactures an affordable, highly efficient and portable solar irrigation pump aimed at the millions of smallholder farmers in Kenya and around the world, writes CHHAVI SHARMA
… Solar Irrigation Pump is Winner of the 2017 … an affordable, highly efficient and portable solar irrigation pump aimed at the millions of … from agricultural production. Low cost solar irrigation pumps for smallholder farmers …
As the new year begins, the global clean energy transition is progressing much faster than most people realise, and is probably irreversible, writes Jeremy Leggett. President-elect Trump's prospects of revitalising the US coal industry, and giving the oil and gas industry the expansionist dream ticket it wants, are very low.
… China India Finance Paris Agreement ivanpah-solar-cut.jpg As the new year begins, the … a Bloomberg headline read on 16th December. "Solar power, for the first time, is becoming … Analysis of the average cost of new wind and solar in 58 emerging-market economies - …
With the UK capital struggling to get commuters to work on time following strike action by tube and train drivers this week, JAN GOODEY reports on a project that will bring the first solar-powered electric buses to the public in the Spring
… Solar-powered electric buses ‒ a UK first Jan … Living Transport Rewewables Green Energy solar bus story.jpg With the UK capital … on a project that will bring the first solar-powered electric buses to the public in …
Mexico's oil looks set to run out within a decade, writes Jeremy Leggett, and it can hardly rely on Trump's America to make up the difference. But Mexico enjoys abundant sunshine, and the cost of solar power generation is falling fast. Let Trump tie America's economy to debt-financed fossil fuels. Mexico's future prosperity will come from harnessing its inexhaustible solar riches.
… expiring oil and Trump's wall: the future is solar Jeremy Leggett | 11th May 2017 Comment … enjoys abundant sunshine, and the cost of solar power generation is falling fast. Let … will come from harnessing its inexhaustible solar riches. What do you do if you are …
Are universities leading the way when it comes to producing their own energy - and if so, which university is top of the table? INDIA BENJAMIN investigates.
… 2017 News University Renewable Biomass Solar Wind Energy 405440.jpg Are universities … total energy needs for the year. Solar installations Edinburgh's Queen Margaret … used by universities, with wind (16%) and solar (16%) making up the majority of the …
David Cameron's Conservative government did its best to kill off the UK's lowest-cost renewable energy technologies, onshore wind and solar. But in next week's budget, the Chancellor can put that right. Renewables are low carbon, quick to deploy, have low environmental impacts, and enjoy high public support, writes Ervin Bossanyi. It's time to give them a break!
… Budget 2017 - wind and solar are essential to combat climate change! … energy technologies, onshore wind and solar. But in next week's budget, the … power capacity is growing rapidly worldwide. Solar photovoltaic costs are also plummeting …
New, decentralised forms of energy are taking shape. Will these new forms be a stepping stone to replicating the developed world's centralised power systems, or will they be a leapfrog to a new model of energy provision?. ANDREW J CONWAY reports.
… Energy Conway Centralised Power Electricity Solar GMG 405437.jpg New, decentralised forms … tail is a wire connected to a small, 1 Watt solar PV panel. The cube contains a battery, … energy access. Driven by falling costs of solar, batteries and efficient appliances; and …
It's not often that something comes along that tackles climate change, protects Amazonian biodiversity, saves money, benefits forest communities and empowers women. But in Bolivia, something as simple as a solar oven is doing just that. JOE WARE reports
… 8th March 2017 News International Women's Day Solar Oven Gender Justice bolivian woman.jpg … But in Bolivia, something as simple as a solar oven is doing just that. JOE WARE … UK charity Christian Aid has started to give solar ovens to women. These orange boxes, …
The nuclear industry faces an uncertain future as the reactor building boom is struck by unexpected costs, serious technical problems, and long, expensive delays, writes Paul Brown. Meanwhile renewables like wind and solar are offering investors an enviable combination of falling cost, low risk, fast build times, predictable returns and minimal long term liabilities.
… Brown. Meanwhile renewables like wind and solar are offering investors an enviable … but Korea, nuclear pushed out by wind, solar, gas While China and India continue to … prices of low-carbon alternatives, wind and solar, which can be deployed in weeks rather …
The advancement in technology and recent UK government policy announcements both point towards the successful take over of the electric car, even where other energy innovations have failed. Dr Christian Jardine assesses the latest developments
… the early 2000s, the big idea was the solar/hydrogen economy, and we have seen waves … be there, and all the key components (wind, solar, batteries, electric vehicles) already … early adopters for domestic battery storage, solar PV, electric vehicles and charging …
The government is due to announce a £250 million support package for 'small modular reactors' his week, just as the price of wind and solar power contracts fall 10% below UK wholesale prices. OLIVER TICKELL argues that the Britain's 'civilian' nuclear power expenditure is actually a camouflaged subsidy to the UK's Trident nuclear missile system.
… 2017 News Nuclear Submarine Renewables Solar Wind 405592.jpg The government is due to … his week, just as the price of wind and solar power contracts fall 10% below UK … wholesale power prices. And Germany's latest solar auction, a few days ago, delivered bids …
Women are not just a ‘tool' for social and environmental justice - they are agents of real change, and have the right to be engaged in all climate negotiations. ARTHUR WYNS reports on current moves to empower women to tackle climate change
… Climate Justice Sustainability installation_solar-market-garden.jpg Women are not just a … aid of both the local cooperatives and the Solar Electric Light Fund, 10 villages have implemented what they called ‘Solar Market Gardens' or SMG's. These SMG's …
The cyclists of the Tour de France may not set off until next week but in Kenya a group of young people have taken to their bikes to raise awareness about the power of sustainable energy ahead of the country's general election on August 8.
JOE WARE reports
… It is much quicker and cheaper to erect solar panels and wind turbines than wait for a … holding community energy cafés powered by solar panels and doing interviews with … country's abundant and reliable resources of solar and wind power, as well as renewable …
If UK politicians want to reunite the country and garner votes they'd do well to embrace renewables in their manifestos, writes JOE WARE
… good to see that public support for wind and solar is at an all-time high according to the … with offshore even more popular at 79% while solar has almost universal support at 86%. … for renewables promising to double wind and solar capacity by 2022. China's big push …
Theresa May's party made a commitment to delivering the lowest cost power in Europe. The Conservatives also promised utter impartiality in deciding between power generation technologies. So how can it now justify a pro-nuclear energy policy that could cost each household £12,600? OLIVER TICKELL investigates
… did not appear once in the entire document. Solar auction Instead the manifesto insists … power market price. And in October, Germany's solar auction delivered bids as low as €42.90 … So now we have power from onshore wind, solar and offshore wind all much cheaper than …
Just imagine: gas for your cooking and heating made by composting home-grown British grass, writes Almuth Ernsting. What's not to like? Well, it would need almost all the UK's grassland to match our gas demand, leaving cows and sheep to starve or forcing them into sheds to eat foreign-grown feeds. And methane leakage could easily wipe out any climate benefit.
… other source of energy, including wind and solar power. We therefore asked how much land … for the home energy efficiency measures and solar roofs. The only driver behind falling … of photosynthesis: no plant converts as much solar radiation to chemical energy as sugar …
New data from Fossil Free UK reveals the shocking extent of investment in fossil fuels by UK council pension funds despite the risks. BRENDAN MONTAGUE explores the changes that need to be made in order to avoid climate catastrophe.
… from fossil fuels, among them Waltham Forest. Solar farm Councillor Simon Miller, the … has invested £12 million into Westmill Solar Co-operative, a community owned solar farm. Cleaner, safer future Unison is …
With what should perhaps be described as fantastic enthusiasm, a collective of architects, designers, engineers, urban planners and entrepreneurs have submitted a proposal to the Governments of the United States and Mexico to create a land with no borders. LAURA BRIGGS wonders if she should take the proposal seriously...
… Briggs | 15th May 2017 Comment Green Energy Solar Farms Otra Nation USA/Mexico Border … 2022 would be achievable. With interconnected solar farms stretching over 90,000sq kms, and … (no oil or mining) and instead relying on solar farming and electric transportation. The …
JONATHON PORRITT was the key speaker at the official launch of ClimateKeys during the at Markson Pianos Concert Series in London during October this year. The concert was a call to action on climate change. This is the speech he gave, edited for The Ecologist.
… talk about the Truth About Zane campaign. Solar revolution And every time you hear about … world. Here’s a tiny example: a SunnyMoney solar lantern. It symbolises what’s happening in the world today – a solar revolution, which is going to drive the …
The UK is placing energy storage at the heart of its new Modern Industrial Strategy, due to its potential to support smart energy systems and the automotive sector. As the energy industry moves away from carbon-heavy production, the twin-approach of renewable energy and storage will be critical for delivering on the demand while securing the future of UK energy, writes IAN LARIVE
… reliance on renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is increasing. Energy … announced that it is running a trial of solar technology that relies on smart … technology will allow the community to run on solar power 24 hours a day, seven days a week. …
Vivian Woodell, social entrepreneur and founder of the phone co-op, shares his thoughts on the growing co-operative movement and its role in building collaborative, sustainable alternatives to the standard model. Interview by Oliver Tickell.
… Southill Community Energy enabled this 4.8MW solar co-op to get off the ground a few years … Ireland to Cornwall. It also has its own 50kW solar farm in Gloucestershire, and is a … member of Co-operative Renewables, a wind and solar power co-op that has installed hundreds …
Believers in the possibility of a better civilization, one rooted in increasing co-operation and harmony, find ourselves in a world where demagogues are empowered to bring about the polar opposite, writes Jeremy Leggett. A new despotism rooted in isolationist nationalism and conflict is gaining strength. The battle is not lost: but first we must understand the dangers.
… because of serious intent in climate action. Solar and wind power will be the cheapest … he do so when it is uneconomic compared to solar and wind? One in 50 US jobs is now in the solar industry , and the growth rate is …
Rural Nepalese villages implement innovative green measures to safeguard their future, reports ROBYN WILSON
… eco-village. "We have rainwater harvesting, solar energy and use cow dung and urine to … plans to build further hydropower plants and solar PV systems across the country. Clearly … . We have rainwater harvesting, solar energy and use cow dung and urine to …