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.
Mainichi: Gov’t must not leave promotion of renewable energy to private utilities
By
Editorial
To accelerate the spread of power generated from renewable energy sources, the government must take responsibility for expanding the capacities of utilities to take on energy.
Boell: Can the energy transition make Germany independent of Russian gas?
By
Craig Morris
A new study by Fraunhofer IWES investigates how much natural gas could be offset by renewables and efficiency, and one graphic indicates the implicit message that the energy transition could make Germany independent of gas imports from Russia by 2030.
Can the Big Island of Hawaii Get All of Its Electricity From Renewables?
By
Tam Hunt
Hawaii’s utilities just resubmitted long-term energy plans to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, and there was at least one very nice surprise: Hawaii Electric Light Company (HELCO), the utility that serves the Big Island, now plans to achieve 92 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
Renewables International: “We need all hands on deck”
By
Craig Morris & Toby Couture
Meeting 100% requires citizen and business engagement, no question. It will also require institutional innovation, like renewable energy cooperatives and green bonds that allow people to invest directly in renewable energy. Investing in infrastructure is not just for governments and traditional banks anymore – capital needs to be able to enter the renewable energy market at all levels, from local citizens and businesses to the largest global investment funds, including pension funds.
Renewables International: What 100% local renewables looks like globally
By
Craig Morris
Publications investigating a 100 percent supply of renewable energy continue to pour in. Last week, the World Future Council produced a Policy Handbook that is unique in two ways. First, it covers all energy, not just electricity. And second, it does so with a focus on cities and communities in various parts of the world.
Boell: Energy Transition may proceed without electricity storage for 20 years – transport, heat and chemicals markets will drive growth
By
Craig Morris
A recent study commissioned by Agora Energiewende comes to the conclusion that the German Energiewende does not need new electricity storage within the next 20 years. Instead, flexible fossil-fueled power plants and other intermediate options can deliver the needed power and grid stability at a lower price. Matthias Lang sums up the finding of the report.
