India has a huge future in Solar, unfortunately a combination of vested interests, both domestic and international, are preventing it.…
On Can solar be the backbone of India’s energy system by 2035?
The powerlines from the north will not bring wind, but electricity from open-cast mining and brown coal fired power stations…
On Bavaria and natural gas – not the best combination
Craig: I feel that your conclusion is not looking in the right direction. It is the duty of policymakers to…
On Energiewende shuts down most efficient gas turbine
I think you're forgetting something. Most of Germany's GHG emissions reductions since 1990 are the result of the fact that…
On The French energy transition and the Energiewende – a comparison
It is always good to follow Lovins' thoughts. He seems to be constantly 10 years ahead of the mainstream.
On The Energiewende – made in the USA
France's Grenelle Enviornmental Laws are *MUCH* more effective in reducing carbon emissions than Germany's Energiewende. The per capita carbon emissions…
On Modern day Gauls lead 100% renewable energy quest
In my experience, the Worldwatch Institute and particularly Chris Flavin were more influential in promoting the idea of decentralized generation.…
On The Energiewende – made in the USA
I don't suppose that this is the most effective place to be giving hints to the Sveriges Riksbank, but my…
On The Energiewende – made in the USA
The designs for retrofitting old houses to Passive House standards were developed in the 1970s in Canada, and best practices…
On The magic of efficiency revealed
Very good summary and excellent graphs. I have not seen this presented as clearly in the German press (though I…
On The magic of efficiency revealed