Here’s a video that presents the results of the third annual Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo (NAEE 2013), held in Abuja. Promoters say it was a terrific success; while I have no reason to doubt them, that’s what promoters say, regardless. …
Nigeria Alternative Energy Expo – A Resounding Success Read More »
Obviously, the world cannot simply turn off its fossil fuel-based power plants overnight. What can and must happen, however, is that each country take an inventory of its energy situation: current grid-mix, renewable resources, unemployed labor force, national wealth and …
Emitting no greenhouse gases, producing free energy (after the initial installation and maintenance costs), and providing a major portion of the jobs available in the green energy sector, solar technology has much to recommend it. It’s no wonder, then, that …
From Guest Blogger Angie Mansfield: Five Countries Loving Solar Energy Read More »
Harnessing the sun’s energy has been around in one form or the other since the mid 1800’s when it was first referred to as solar photovoltaic technology. Now, almost two centuries later, solar energy is the most predominant alternative power …
From Guest Blogger Adam Groff — Where Is Solar Energy Most Popular? Read More »
Here’s an article about Germany, and the incredible work they’ve done to replace their fossil fuel-based energy consumption with renewables. There, the clean energy movement, Energiewende, (“energy transformation”) estimates that at least 80 percent, perhaps 100%, of Germany’s electricity will …
Even though Germany has recently cut their national feed-in tariff scheme between 20-30 percent from April this year, the solar industry has flourished in the first nine months of 2012. The nation`s utilities say the capacity of solar power has …
From Guest Blogger Mathias: Germany`s Solar Capacity Up 50% Since 2011 Read More »
Some simple strategies for national green energy development has worked for Germany, Netherlands and Japan. Nations poor in green energy development can copy and paste. The global least progress in green energy development is still prevalent, some nations think green …
From Guest Blogger Joshua Okomo: National Strategies for Green Energy Development Read More »
I was quite surprised to see that global consultancy McKinsey ranks the US as the country most likely to lead the emergence of electric cars as a means of mass transportation. I wish I had access to the full report, …
Global Consultancy McKinsey Bullish on US Adoption of Electric Vehicles Read More »
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Hermann Scheer, a man who will always be remembered for his incredible vision — and effectiveness — with respect to the deployment of renewables. Through his tireless work over 30 …
Hermann Scheer — Heavyweight Champion of Renewables Read More »
