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 protesters shut down German lignite field
By
Craig Morris
There is no doubt that the protest was illegal. But so were many of the nuclear protests. The first one in Wyhl (1974) immediately brought together some 25,000 people, and as many as 80,000 came together later in Brokdorf, where protests resembled a Civil War at times. Likewise, in 2010 120,000 people joined hands between the Brunsbüttel and Krümmel nuclear plants in a peaceful protest against Chancellor Merkel’s plans to extend nuclear reactor commissions.
French Proposed 100% Renewable Energy Policy for 2050 Released in English
By
Paul Gipe
French energy activists, Association négaWatt, have released their plan for France to reach nearly 100% renewable energy by 2050 in English. The move is a dramatic step by the French NGO to draw the attention of world leaders to what a real energy policy for France would look like. Doing so in English is like a call to the barricades.
New German coal plant worth one euro
By
Craig Morris
The new hard coal plant going up in Hamm, Germany, is apparently worthless and may never go into operation.
Renewables briefly covered 78 percent of German electricity
By
Craig Morris
This situation once again disproves the common notion that Germany can “rely” on French nuclear when it needs power. In reality, trading takes place based on price, not dire need to prevent blackouts. The Germans import nuclear power when demand – and hence the spot market price – is low.
Great Britain: A Plea for a No-Regrets Energy Policy
By
Paul Gipe
Catherine Mitchell launches a series of articles on designing a “no-regrets” energy policy that is as much a plea for …
Britian: What are we to do with this Government’s incredible energy policy?
By
Catherine Mitchell
So far, as said elsewhere, we are witnessing a Government which is dismantling sustainable energy policies. The energy world is broadly going in one direction – and as said before that’s not the same direction as this Government.
