These are exciting developments. It's also worth noting the use of biomass, which is a dispatchable source, that Germany has…
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More critical findings on fast rotation biomass for combustion in power plants: http://www.enwipo.de/2015/07/08/co2-einsparung-durch-biomasse-luegen-uns-in-den-sack/ In short: logging forrests or using good…
Dear Mikael, " old nuclear is cheaper to run than coal plants " is a very ignorant statement. The article…
The boom (!) might only have started (!!) now: http://www.nordic-market.de/news/21652/vattenfall_pflanz-rekord_2015_-_55_millionen_pappeln_fuer_umweltfreundliche_energie.htm In short: the utility Vattenfall has planted 600 hektars (1…
From the comment section of the Guardian today ( http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/03/sunny-weather-sees-britain-break-solar-power-record-estimate-says#comment-55076004) Want a funny one? Here it goes: the French Company…
Hot summer in France: http://sputniknews.com/europe/20150703/1024152007.html
"Germany’s growth in renewables has more than offset the nuclear phase-out so far. You can find more information here: http://energytransition.de/2014/06/german-coal-conundrum/…
Only quibble: "With around 40% of energy consumed as heat, retrofitting existing buildings presents a unique opportunity for a reduction…
Massive black-outs in France today, Germany is exporting: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/heat-knocks-out-power-for-830000-households-in-western-france/articleshow/47891826.cms More detailed in French: http://www.lesnewseco.fr/depeches/la-canicule-provoque-une-gigantesque-panne-delectricite-dans-louest-de-la-france-2-023673.html According to the grid authority RET…