Renewable Energy

The future of sustainability seems to rely almost exclusively on solar and wind energy, the most iconic sources of the green or renewable energies. Nothing could be further from the truth. Probably the most constant and predictable renewable energy source, as well as one of the most promising ones, is tidal energy. This energy source […]

Many people’s compost work consists on composting their food scraps and yard waste as well, partially because they believe it is the right thing to do and partially because smart yard work requires you to take advantage of whatever biomass you can use for composting. The University of Washington performed a study that confirms the […]

ISDRS 2016 Will take place in July in Lisbon, Portugal The International Sustainable Development Research Society (ISDRS) has announced its 22nd Annual Conference to be held 13-15 July in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference will be hosted by the School of Science and Technology (FCT) and the Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research (CENSE) at the Universidade […]

SMARTGREENS 2016 The fifth edition of the SMARTGREENS conference (5th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems) organized by INSTICC (Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication) will take place from 23 to 25 of April 2016 in Rome, Italy. The purpose of the 5th International Conference on Smart Cities […]

Press Release One of the UK’s foremost energy, sustainability and resource efficiency events has integrated energy, waste and the broader sustainability agenda to help tackle crucial challenges and issues within the industry. Sustainability Live, NEMEX and Energy Recovery have amalgamated under the edie LIVE brand, which forms part of the wider consolidation of 16 edie resources. The […]

Press Release SANTIAGO (September 9, 2015) – Cristian Santana, Renewable Energy Division Chief at the Ministry of Energy will address over 800 influencers at the upcoming renewable energy congress CIREC WEEK – Chile’s leading congress taking place across four days at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center, Santiago. CIFES’ new Executive Director Daniela Álvarez, recently […]

6th September 2015 Most infrastructure investments on the continent are in the energy sector, but power plants and transmission lines across Africa, most of which were erected in the 1950s and 1960s, operate today at just a fraction of installed capacity due to insufficient maintenance and lack of modernisation. Across the continent, infrastructure is either […]

Photo credits: a katz / Shutterstock.com The Democratic Candidate is Planning to Make America a “Green Superpower” Renewable energy is still a hot topic in the United States, and among the central ones in the current presidential campaign. There seems to be a strong divide between Republican and Democratic candidates about the reality of global warming, […]

The question behind Google’s new Project Sunroof is pretty straightforward: why are we not taking advantage of the endless source of free, clean energy that’s hanging over our heads? The potential sun-catchers seem to be concerned with a number of issues, such as the technicalities of installation, the position of their house and the potential […]

After past fluctuations, solar power has once again topped the polls in popularity when it comes to renewable energy options within the UK. The findings were released by both Good Energy and the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), and show that 75% of the individuals polled favored solar energy while just 6% oppose it. […]

Water has fascinated millions of people through the centuries. It symbolises life and power, especially in dry regions such as Saharan Africa. It can also represent misery when it becomes too abundant such as the monsoon period in South-East Asia. With time, humans have been able to channel its power to use it for domestic […]

In a previous article, we were announcing an increase of the recycling rate in the UK, basing our interpretations on figures from the annual statistical report of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural affairs. Indeed, 2012-2013 recycling rate in England was around 43.9% compared to previous figures showing a recycling rate of 31% for […]

Learn about the latest developments in the field of sustainable recycling and renewable energy sources, which currently unfold across Europe. From the sunny Southern borders of Spain to the green vast-lands of Netherlands and windy Northern shores of Denmark, Europe is home to a number of ‘green’ initiatives that aim to reduce our energy dependence […]

Is There a Future for the Recycling Sector? By 2020, the United Kingdom and the other European Union countries will have to meet an European directive saying that 50% of waste produced should be recycled. In 2030, the target will be placed to 70% of waste recycled. If this target sounded reachable at the beginning […]

We often talk and hear in the media about solar panels, wind turbines and hydro power when it comes to green energies and sustainable development. However, we often overlook the issue of recycling and waste, which actually concerns most of the people on Earth, in contrast to the other energy sources cited previously. Some organizations […]

The Solar Impulse Experience The Beginning of a Great Story If you haven’t heard about it yet, it is time now to catch up with the latest trends. But what is this project? The Solar Impulse is a Swiss experimental project which has as a main goal to succeed in doing a round the world […]

Solar Energy Versus Traditional Energy Sources   Over the past few years, the world has witnessed a considerable fall in the cost of solar energy, particularly considering the price of rooftop and PV solar panels. Solar energy, that entered the market place only recently, at very high price, is now considered as an alternative source […]

A New Era For Wind Power in the UK A Stradivarius is known for its exceptional qualities as a musical instrument, an iconic name with an unrivalled reputation. X-Wind pride themselves in their quality engineering, reliability and aerodynamic performance. It’s a wind turbine but much, much quieter than a Stradivarius. Did you know, that according […]

Hosted in San Diego, the event will work around the theme “Energy solutions for a sustainable future” The ASME 2015 Power and Energy Conference will take place between the 28th and 2nd of July 2015 in San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California. The event will gather 4 of ASME’s major conferences, all in relation […]

IKEA has installed Kansas’ largest rooftop solar array in IKEA Merriam Although solar energy is not the first thing that comes to mind when talking about IKEA, the furniture retailer is rapidly taking a huge step into this renewable source of energy. IKEA is one of the world’s leading home furnishing retailers, and has recently […]

Get the latest on outdoor lighting in the UAE Advanced Conferences & Meetings, one of the leading business-to-business event companies in the region, has announced the dates for the inaugural Outdoor Lighting Projects UAE conference. The UAE’s only specialized conference dedicated to outdoor lighting projects will take place between the 25-26 of May 2015. Tom Gore, […]

The event will be hosted between 22-24 September in Spain. ExpoBiomasa 2015 is the 2nd edition of the Fair for Professionals. It is a 3-day event that will bring together over 500 brands and companies in the greatest business representation of forestry and thermal use of biomass. 18,000 professionals interested in buying machinery, equipment, products […]

GPC, ANES and Ilumexico join forces to supply power in rural schools in Mexico. Green Power Conferences (GPC), the National Solar Energy Association (ANES) and Ilumexico got together to solve the problem of Mexican rural schools with no access to electricity. Ilumexico is a social enterprise founded by Mexican entrepreneurs which aims at providing clean […]

Join Grid Edge Live in June in California to get the latest about the industry. With more eyes focused on the sustainability of energy systems, a lot is being discussed about the issues and opportunities that distributed energy systems will face in the future. This is a theme of discussion not only for energy producers […]

Solar bonds are an interesting opportunity for investors and a favorable choice for the environment. As renewable sources of energy get more popular, the contagious effect attracts even more people to invest in green energy. Consequently, as the industry attracts more users and more money, there are new incentives and mechanisms to exploit the industry’s […]

The Outdoor Lighting Program is one of the pillars for this strategy. Dubai’s Demand Side Management Strategy aims at reducing the Emirate’s Energy consumption in terms of electricity and water, by 30% by 2030. The Outdoor Lighting Program is a key element to meet this goal, as it conveys a plan to retrofit lighting systems […]

As solar panels get more popular, their target audience broadens Solar panels are not only popular on the domestic market, but also among big companies that are switching to renewables to run their businesses. One original and latest news is that mosques in Jordan will be powered with solar energy by the end of the […]

4th International Conference – Advances in Rotor Blades for Wind Turbines The event will take place in Bremen, Germany between February 24th-26th. Wind energy has become increasingly popular in the past 5 years, hitting records in many countries like Denmark that made huge investments in this renewable source of energy. This event will provide anyone […]

Although initially considered very expensive, solar energy is getting cheaper and is quickly expanding in multiple markets, with China taking the lead. Solar energy has become a key industry in the past years. Not only for its attractive benefits to the environment, but also for its decreasing price. Opposite to other sources of energy, whose […]

Future Generation Competition To Highlight UAE’s Next Green Leaders The competition is organised by the Informa Energy Group, and is aimed at undergraduate engineering students currently studying in the UAE. This would be the second event of its kind and will take place in March 2015. Participants are requested to design and develop an innovative […]

Coffee – High Energy Potential Coffee is well known for its stimulating and energetic properties and it is the most consumed beverage in the world. It usually gives us the energy boost we need in the morning and during the day, but it can also support communities’ energy needs, not just by keeping them awake. […]

Green Technology, Renewable Energy and Environmental Protection Tomorrow People Organisation, an internationally recognized non-profit organization with base in Serbia, is organizing The Sustainable Development Conference 2015. The event will take place next year between the 5th and 7th of July in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference will work with the topic “Green technology, Renewable energy and […]

About the Conference The Africa Energy Indaba is a conference that will take place from the 17th to 18th of February 2015 in South Africa. The aim of the conference is to unlock Africa’s potential, which is at the moment mainly limited by a weak energy infrastructure system. The event will put together different interest […]

An Increasing Shift Towards Renewables… Nowadays more and more countries are turning to renewable sources of energy. It is nice to see that all over the word there are many initiatives going on and that many countries are achieving excellent results. Let’s take a tour around the world to see what is going on and […]

Tommy Hilfiger has launched a new controversial item: solar power jackets. Will people accept them? Some have already rushed to say they are ugly, but since Tommy has thousands of loyal consumers worldwide, they might have developed an item than will be soon envied by many. The jackets are embedded with a small array of […]

Renewable Energy in China and Brazil China and Suntech Power China has been recently awarded with the title of the world’s strongest economy, and there are a number of reasons why they are so good at what they do. China has set a world record in solar cell efficiency with the help of the firm […]

Coming To a School Near You? Renewables are playing an increasingly important role in the world’s energy mix, therefore it is crucial to include the engagement and education of young people in the world of “green” energy. Schools across the world are launching class programs for primary and secondary students. The goal is to have […]

Learn what is being done in Turkey regarding green sources of energy. Nowadays, given the rising problem of global warming and CO2 emissions, people, companies and countries have started developing measures to help tackle these issues. Thus, a new type of revolution is upon us, the Green Energy Revolution. Although some irreversible damage has been […]

IKEA, the furnishing giant, decided to power their shops in America using renewable resources. The company made two major investments into wind farms: one in Illinois, and another almost two times the size in Texas. The two plants have a very high potential, expected to provide energy needed for 90,000 American households. Why Renewable Energy? […]

  The Urban Community Energy Fund (UCEF) allocates a new amount of funds that will allow English citizens to access either grants of 20,000 pounds maximum, or loans of up to 130,000 pounds in order to support renewable energy programmes. What is the Funding for? The plan incorporates 10 million pounds that are meant to […]

 A Great Dream Danes have a dream: making Denmark completely independent from fossil fuels and polluting energy sources by leveraging on renewables. This is the most ambitious project ever conceived, but Danes are not waiting idly by for the change to happen; they are actively moving to make it happen by 2050. Many countries have […]

About the Conference May 10-12 th 2015, marks the Chinese International Energy Storage Station Congress, which will take place in Shenzhen. The conference is organized by CMDC events who expects more than 800 industry professionals to attend this event. Over 45 series speakers are scheduled to appear on the 3-day event. Who Will Attend? Representatives […]

Acer, the well known Taiwanese multinational company leader in hardware and electronics, fourth largest PC vendor and business consultant decided to take its operations one step further. It has announced its commitment to EPA Green Power Partnership and is turning to renewable energy to substitute fossil fuels and to reduce harmful carbon emissions. The company […]

Climate Change and IPCC In the past days, a lot has been said about the IPCC. But what exactly do these letters stand for? IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The IPCC is the United Nations body in charge of assessing and gathering evidence on climate change. It is an intergovernmental body, with […]

What are Green Bonds? Scottish Renewables is a member organisation dedicated to strengthening business relationships and committed to securing the best possible environment for the growth of renewable energy in Scotland. Scottish Renewables encourages the new UK government to launch green bonds that would support green energy projects while giving economic benefits to British citizens. […]

The AGC Glass Building While some places are still left behind in matters of environmental awareness, others are standing out from the crowd and embracing revolutionary projects. The green energy trend is definitely here to stay and more often we will be surprised with new renewable technologies, sustainable buildings and other projects that will change […]

Solar Energy Southeast Asia 2014 Renewable energy is gaining increasing attention from governments all around the world. Several large-scale renewable energy projects are being developed and planned not only in Europe but also in other places like South America, Africa and Asia. In SE Asia governments are working towards expanding the energy mix and many […]

Brazil Puts High Hopes on Solar Energy Alike many other countries, Brazil is entering the solar energy industry with high expectations. The country, which has been criticized by environmentalists for taking long to incorporate solar energy to its energy mix, has finally decided to make good use of its high potential for solar power. Until […]

About the Oil and Gas Industry The oil and gas industry is one of the world’s largest and most capital intensive industries, producing not only end products like fuel oil or natural gas, but also the raw materials for different chemical products. In addition, it is a complex market with an extensive supply chain that […]

The company announced a project to build UK’s largest solar mounted roof top. The solar array will be fitted on the M&S East Midlands Distribution Centre in Castle Donington and the project is expected to be completed during the first months of 2015. Amber Infrastructure is going to be the founder of the 24,272 panels […]

Solar energy from North Africa is under the eye of investors who are seeking UK’s government funding for this ambitious plan. Various overseas energy producers are fighting to export energy to the UK. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announced new rules to allow foreign energy producers to bid for contracts that guarantee […]

The protest spreads all around the world and leads to the announcement that LEGO will not renew its contract with Shell. Greenpeace is known worldwide for fighting for a more sustainable planet. With the advent of social media, campaigns can quickly outreach every corner of the world. One recent example of this is Greenpeace’s campaign […]

Study compares wind with coal and gas and shows wind is the least expensive source of energy. Although renewable energy is steadily growing, there are still debates regarding the benefits of investing in this industry. Some argue that it is too expensive, others that its efficiency is insignificant compared to that of fossil fuels. However, […]

The Renewable Energy World Conference and Exhibition is an event organized jointly with POWER GEN Europe. It concerns itself with electricity and the power technology industry. The main focus of the conference is to match the development of emerging renewable energy sources and traditional energy sources. The event comprises of both a cycle of conferences […]

The case of Egypt and renewable energy. Although the world has seen great developments in renewable sources of energy, there are still many countries where the potential of renewable energy is untapped. This is the case of Egypt, where wind and sun are abundant but yet not widely used to generate electricity. This is particularly […]

Combining efforts in solar power and energy efficiency are on top of the list Solar Energy According to a couple of reports of the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar energy could be the largest source of electricity by 2050. The report suggests that solar PV could eventually be able to generate 16 percent of the global […]

Geothermal energy is a convenient and inexpensive energy source that can be easily accessible and can serve the area where a geothermal site is present. However, this industry hasn’t developed as expected due to the funding cut operated by many governments that subsidized other energy sources. This is the case of the UK, among other […]

Indian energy minister says India will deserve this title. Alike many other countries, India has set its own renewable energy targets for 2020 under the name National Solar Mission. The goal is to generate 15% of its power with clean energy by 2020. Furthermore, the country has set the ambitious goal of providing 24/7 power […]

If by any chance you’re  walking through Tottenham Court Road and you’re pushed by the crowd you might end up in front of a green phone box. Don’t be shocked and try not to blame the painter, just take a look inside. You will probably be surprised to find some cables in place of the […]

What is the Renewable Energy Situation in the UK? The UK government, as many countries governments in the world, is committed to meet green targets in 2020 and it is taking action in order to reduce carbon emissions in the environment. The government has first turned to wind power, however it has to face the […]

The Case of El Hierro Nowadays more and more households and companies, at a micro level, and countries, at a macro level, choose to turn to renewable energy sources as an efficient alternative to traditional energy sources. The enthusiasm surrounding renewable energy is encouraging the need to substitute older technologies and hope for a complete […]

Although the definition of paradise is quite personal, I guess many agree that an island is closer to paradise than a crowded city. Or at least, most people can imagine a paradise island with sun and long beaches with white sand. If I was asked to describe my paradise island, I wouldn’t add any cars […]

With significant rise in the price of fossil fuels and an extended awareness about climate change, comes interesting opportunities to invest in green energy. It is not only companies but also governments that are investing a lot of money in renewable sources of energy, the energy of the future. It is becoming more common that […]

France’s symbol in the world and the showcase of Paris, The Eiffel Tower, welcomes almost 7 million visitors a year. Around 80% of them are foreigners. Without a doubt, this is the most visited monument that you have to pay for in the world. Since the 1980s, the monument has been regularly renovated and adapted […]

Saving the environment, while making good business decisions. There are more and more large enterprises making continuous investments in renewable energy. Many of them have set their own renewable energy goals, driven by the realization that renewable energy offers good return on investment and also shows that they strive to be environmentally friendly. So, many […]

What Are Solar Panels? Solar panels are represented by either photovoltaic (PV) modules or  solar thermal panels. PV panels are used to generate electricity in residential and commercial buildings. Each module is rated by its DC output power under standard test conditions (STC), which typically ranges from 100 to 320 watts. A module’s efficiency refers […]

What Is Wind Energy? Wind is produced by the uneven heating of the atmosphere from the sun, irregularities of the Earth’s surface, and Earth’s rotation. Thus, it can be stated that wind is a form of solar energy. The different variations of the wind’s flow patterns are altered by the Earth’s terrain, diverse bodies of […]