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.
Does the Wynne Government of Ontario Get It?
By
Glen Estill
If we are to tackle climate change, we need all hands on deck. Subsidizing imported natural gas and its associated emissions is going the wrong direction.
Boell: Suppressed French report says 100% renewables is possible
By
Craig Morris
What are the findings? The leaked PDF has two blank pages where the executive summary should be. So I wrote my own.
Managed disruption – the push and pull of policy in Germany
By
Catherine Mitchell
Given GB’s disastrous auction policy in the 1990’s, one can understand the scepticism of this from the German renewable energy industry. Again, this may have unforeseen impacts.
Great Britain: Getting our act together
By
Catherine Mitchell
If the Act is not replaced, the UK will be treading energy water until four or so years time when we will be forced to rethink a new Act anyway. Yes, this means putting EMR on hold until new decisions are made – but CfDs for nuclear power can be expected to be scrapped, as can the Green Deal. Bo
Asahi Simbun: A more ambitious renewable energy target is feasible
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To raise the rate of self-sufficiency in energy supply without depending on nuclear power while trying to stop global warming, it is vital to make renewable energy a major power source as quickly as possible.
John Perlin PV Miniseries #14: How Public Policy Matters
By
Glenn Meyers
In our 13th post, Mr. Perlin said, “Reagan came into office and declared war on solar technologies, which led the National Science Foundation’s chief scientist Lloyd Herwig to declare, instead of the United States, the Japanese and Germans would take over the market.”
