News & Articles on Renewable Energy
My specialty is wind energy, but I have worked with all forms of renewable energy. Over the years I’ve written about a number of renewable technologies, including solar and geothermal energy. In recent years I’ve focused on comprehensive renewable energy policies that develop a mix of renewable resources. I’ve also written about our use of fossil fuels and nuclear power.
Climate Reserve Agreement on Closing 2.7 GW of German Lignite Fired Power Stations
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The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) said that an agreement has been reached with the lignite power station operators Mibrag, RWE and Vattenfall on putting 2.7 GW first into a special reserve and then later close the plants down. Minister Gabriel considers this to be important for reaching Germany’s climate targets.
The right lessons from the Energiewende: Energy Democracy
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Craig Morris
People are becoming “prosumers,” increasingly making their own energy as well as consuming it. As citizens, they have a right to do so. we should not even be asking what big companies need to do. We should ask what citizens and society need
Does Germany even have enough space for renewables?
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Craig Morris
A new study finds that Germany has physical space for roughly 50 percent more onshore wind capacity than the country would need for 100 percent green electricity.
Japan’s Bid to Become a World Leader in Renewable Energy
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Andrew Dewit
For nearly three years, global attention has focused on the three arrows of Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s “Abenomics” as well as his aggressive new security policies. Yet beneath the radar, his government has begun to vigorously promote renewable energy and efficiency.
Poll: Most Albertans want stronger climate change policies
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Pembina Institute
Two-thirds of Albertans (66 per cent) think the government should prioritize diversifying the province’s economy over helping the oil and gas industry be more competitive (29 per cent).
Are we losing Denmark next?
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Craig Morris
This month, I have focused on the pushback against renewable energy growth in Spain and Italy along with the UK. Now, it seems that Denmark is teetering as well.
