Renewable Energy

Government should have moved earlier to low-carbon, say industry experts

Government should have moved earlier to low-carbon, say industry experts

Guest Article : Government should have moved earlier to low-carbon, say industry experts The UK was among the first to report rising natural gas prices, but far from being a local problem, soaring fos…

2021/11/15
China will stop funding coal projects overseas

China will stop funding coal projects overseas

Guest Article : China will stop funding coal projects overseas China is the world’s largest emitter of CO2, and its response to this will be a key factor in how well we tackle climate change. One pote…

2021/11/04
Sustainable aviation fuel is the only way forward if we want to keep flying

Sustainable aviation fuel is the only way forward if we want to keep flying

Aviation is an important part of the global economy; until Covid-19, it was responsible for 2.8% of global CO2 emissions. In New Zealand, aviation is responsible for an even higher percentage of CO2 e…

2021/10/25
LA approves 100% clean energy by 2035 target, a decade ahead of prior goal

LA approves 100% clean energy by 2035 target, a decade ahead of prior goal

Dive Brief: The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to transition to 100% clean energy by 2035, in line with President Biden’s national goals and a decade earlier than the city originally planned…

2021/10/06
In 10 years, the energy transformation will look simple. For now, ‘it can feel like a slog,’ says NextEra VP

In 10 years, the energy transformation will look simple. For now, ‘it can feel like a slog,’ says NextEra VP

Dive Brief: Grid operators and reliability coordinators must improve the interconnection and use of inverter-based resources on the bulk power system (BPS), or they risk disruption to electric reliabi…

2021/09/27
The Port City That Could Become Europe’s First Big Hydrogen Hub

The Port City That Could Become Europe’s First Big Hydrogen Hub

Look to ports for the nascent green hydrogen economy Hydrogen, produced without carbon emissions, will find use in many sectors of a future hydrogen economy. Its high energy intensity can make it the …

2021/07/21
What is the smart energy system and why should I care?

What is the smart energy system and why should I care?

Electricity is easy to take for granted. You flick a switch and the lights come on, press a button and you’re watching The Great British Bake Off. However, a century ago, it was a privilege few could …

2021/07/05
The climate crisis is escalating: how can we get smarter with our energy?

The climate crisis is escalating: how can we get smarter with our energy?

Awareness of the climate crisis is at a record high, with 85% of adults now concerned about global heating, according to a survey by Ipsos Mori. “People seem to be a lot more engaged after having see…

2021/06/30
It takes a lot of energy for machines to learn – here’s why AI is so power-hungry

It takes a lot of energy for machines to learn – here’s why AI is so power-hungry

Data centers like this Google facility in Iowa use copious amounts of electricity. This month, Google forced out a prominent AI ethics researcher after she voiced frustration with the company for mak…

2021/02/25
From Climate Targets to Holistic Solutions

From Climate Targets to Holistic Solutions

Weve come a long way since the 2015 signing of the Paris Agreement. On the one hand, we have not made the progress needed: Global emissions have continued to rise, And the unity of governments shown …

2021/02/17