By Oliver Nelson--Dummett A major criticism of renewable energy generation is that of supply stability. What if the wind stops blowing or clouds obscure the sun? Smart grids are able to closely monitor and manage power distribution to neutralise such instabilities but would require a major change in the national grid as it is today. [...]
Off-shore wind’s performance is exceeding expectations. Image: By Ian Simpson on Unsplash This article first appeared on the www.climatenewsnetwork.net website By Paul Brown The tide is turning against the fossil fuel industry as countries and companies recognise the green business boom of alternative energy. While the news about the climate crisis worsens and some national leaders, notably President [...]
Biome Technologies is a small, usually loss-making AIM quoted company, with two divisions. The Bioplastics arm’s goal is to formulate and supply a range of innovative bioplastics technology that replace existing oil-based materials. In particular there is a focus on developing technologies relating to an outer packaging and non-woven filter mesh for the US coffee [...]
Germany’s green energy quest stalls e All Munich’s transport, buildings and energy supplies should be carbon neutral by 2035. Image: By Danny Feng on Unsplash This article first appeared on the www.climatenewsnetwork.net website By Kieran Cook Despite its ambitious goals and promising start, Germany’s green energy quest is faltering, and it has missed a key target. The city of [...]
Under construction: The United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power station. Image: By Wikiemirati, via Wikimedia Commons This article first appeared on the www.climatenewsnetwork.net website By Paul Brown Far from tackling climate change, nuclear power is an expensive distraction whose safety is threatened by wildfires and floods, experts say. Nuclear power is in terminal decline worldwide [...]
by Alex Kirby View through the haze from Sydney Harbour Bridge, 6 December, 2019. Image: By Sardaka, via Wikimedia Commons This article first appeared on the www.climatenewsnetwork.net website By Alex Kirby The Australian inferno has yet to reach its worst, but already minds are seeking ways to reduce the bushfire horrors. Could batteries help next time? [...]
By Stewart Dalby After a more protracted Christmas break than we originally anticipated Greenbarrel has resumed publishing in the 2020 New Year – a year which we hope will be more propitious for the companies we write about than has hitherto been the case. When we started Greenbarrel.Com some two and a half years ago [...]
An opencast coalmine in Australia, one of the world’s biggest coal exporters. Image: By CSIRO, via Wikimedia Commons This article first appeared on the www.climatenewsnetwork.websiite By Kieran Cooke Empires were once built on it, but coal is now too hot for many former backrs as more insurers withdraw. It’s rapidly running out of friends in [...]
Exterior of the Dinorwig pumped storage scheme, Electric Mountain. Image: By Takver, via Wikimedia Commons This article first appeared on the www.climatenewsnetwork.net website By Paul Brown New ways to generate renewable electricity will offer cheap stored power and a solution to balancing supply and demand. Finding effective ways to store energy until it’s needed is a [...]
Extinction Rebellion makes its point, for the climate and the planet. Image: By Lewis Parsons on Unsplash This article first appeared on the www.climatenewsnetwork.net website By Paul Brown Britain's general election campaign is squarely focused on the UK leaving the EU. But persuasive voices say the climate “is the election priority”. The real issue facing the United Kingdom in [...]