Why does a Solar Survey matter?
The importance of a solar and battery survey.
Shell has Admitted Climate Change Could Affect the Company’s Bottom Line
Shell has finally admitted climate change could dramatically impact the company’s bottom line — and soon.The company’s annual report 2018 acknowledges the impact of divestment campaign for the first time and should be seen as a clear warning to investors that the age of fossil fuels is coming to an end, according to campaigners with
Energy Reliability: Achieving Resiliency through Microgrids
Energy reliability and resiliency is top of mind for many companies as cybersecurity becomes more of an issue for utilities, and climate change brings with it an increased threat of natural disaster. These challenges and more are paving the way for substantial progress in decentralized energy resources.A new white paper from Schneider Electric, “Microgrid Benefits
World first grid-scale liquid air energy storage project completed in northern England
The UK’s energy storage sector took “a great step forward” after completing what is thought to be the world’s first grid-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant at the Pilsworth landfill gas site in Bury, near Manchester, the two companies involved have said.
Does it Matter Where My Solar Points: North, South, East or West?
We are frequently asked about the impact of orientation on a solar installation. What is remarkable is how much you can generate, even when you are facing in the ‘wrong’ direction. Here we have some data to show you how much…
Blockchain Is Powering the New Energy Landscape, Centered Around People
The world is rapidly turning to renewable energy and it’s going to see communities empowered. In the UK, renewables produce more than 20 percent of the UK’s electricity, and EU targets mean that this is likely to increase to 30 percent by 2020.
‘Carbon bubble’ could spark global financial crisis, study warns
Advances in clean energy expected to cause a sudden drop in demand for fossil fuels, leaving companies with trillions in stranded assets
Most models underestimate the economic impact of climate change
An investigation led by the London School of Economics and Political Science has found that economic models which underestimate the potential impacts of climate change are misguiding policymakers.The researchers are urging the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to improve how it evaluates the results of economic modeling as the Panel develops its Sixth Assessment
1 Million Volts DC
Those of you of a certain age will remember the pre-historic epic “1 Million Years BC” starring Raquel Welch and containing some of the worst special effects of all time. I couldn’t resist echoing that title. More correctly I should call it 1.1 Million Volts DC, because this is the power transmission voltage for the
Hitting toughest climate target will save world $30tn in damages, analysis shows
Almost all nations would benefit economically from keeping global warming to 1.5C, a new study indicates