Renewables – Energy Transition https://energytransition.org The Global Energiewende Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:08:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 Can South Africa’s Just Transition close the Energy Sectors Gender Gap? https://energytransition.org/2023/04/can-south-africas-just-transition-close-the-energy-sectors-gender-gap/ https://energytransition.org/2023/04/can-south-africas-just-transition-close-the-energy-sectors-gender-gap/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:51 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=28121 South Africa’s energy transition passed significant milestones at the last two COPs (Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC). Over the last two years, a framework for a just transition was developed and adopted by government, considering the inclusion of groups left behind by the energy industry. Women in particular face numerous challenges in the energy sector: while they fail to profit from...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2023/04/can-south-africas-just-transition-close-the-energy-sectors-gender-gap/feed/ 0 Despite Fossil Fuel Price Rise, Germany’s Emissions Miss Target https://energytransition.org/2023/03/despite-fossil-fuel-price-rise-germanys-emissions-miss-target/ https://energytransition.org/2023/03/despite-fossil-fuel-price-rise-germanys-emissions-miss-target/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:56:36 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27981 Although overall energy consumption fell, Germany’s emissions declined only slightly: because coal-fired power plants stepped in for Russian gas. A leading German energy think tank argues that Germany has to undertake structural reforms to get on track. Nevertheless, Germany’s emissions are lower than ever before – evidence that Germany can hit targets by replacing fossil fuels with renewables.

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2023/03/despite-fossil-fuel-price-rise-germanys-emissions-miss-target/feed/ 0 How to break the vicious, climate-killing cycle of air conditioning https://energytransition.org/2022/11/how-to-break-the-vicious-climate-killing-cycle-of-air-conditioning/ https://energytransition.org/2022/11/how-to-break-the-vicious-climate-killing-cycle-of-air-conditioning/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:00:21 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27573 As our planet warms, cooling technology becomes ever more relevant. Staying comfortable doesn’t have to come at the expense of the climate. Paul Hockenos reviews. With technology and strategies it is possible to keep cool while spaving energy. (Photo by Ashkan Forouzani, CC0) This sweltering summer – among the hottest on record, according to data from NASA – had people worldwide either investing...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/11/how-to-break-the-vicious-climate-killing-cycle-of-air-conditioning/feed/ 0 2022’s energy winners: Oil and Gas companies https://energytransition.org/2022/09/2022s-energy-winners-oil-and-gas-companies/ https://energytransition.org/2022/09/2022s-energy-winners-oil-and-gas-companies/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:00:22 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27223 In 2022, there are wins to be celebrated for climate policy. The recent US legislation is the first time in 40 years that the government has managed to pass any meaningful climate policy. The invasion of Ukraine has shaken Europe to accelerate the move away from Russian oil and gas. However, it is hard to celebrate wins for the climate without addressing the elephant in the room – the thriving and...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/09/2022s-energy-winners-oil-and-gas-companies/feed/ 0 Not enough Space? Combining Agriculture with Renewable Energies https://energytransition.org/2022/08/not-enough-space-combining-agriculture-with-renewable-energies/ https://energytransition.org/2022/08/not-enough-space-combining-agriculture-with-renewable-energies/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:03 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=27023 In 2022, Germany set ambitious goals renewable energy, raising its share of gross electricity consumption up to 80 percent by 2030. In this context, the German government has adopted a policy to promote energy systems on agricultural land and focusing, in particular, on solar energy production. Many questions remain but agrovoltaic systems could serve as a useful tool to boost both the national...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/08/not-enough-space-combining-agriculture-with-renewable-energies/feed/ 0 The most dangerous radicals are those ignoring the IPCC https://energytransition.org/2022/07/the-most-dangerous-radicals-are-those-ignoring-the-ipcc/ https://energytransition.org/2022/07/the-most-dangerous-radicals-are-those-ignoring-the-ipcc/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:32 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=26941 Russia’s invasion into Ukraine coincided with the release of two sweeping assessments by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the perilous state of our planet’s health. Desperately warning of the need to get off fossil fuels, as the body starts hammering out a synthesis report, lead blogger and podcaster Michael Buchsbaum reflects on how Europe’s desperate attempts to find...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/07/the-most-dangerous-radicals-are-those-ignoring-the-ipcc/feed/ 0 Poland’s Energy Dilemma https://energytransition.org/2022/03/polands-energy-dilemma/ https://energytransition.org/2022/03/polands-energy-dilemma/#respond Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:16 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=26261 Recent events have thrown the debate as to whether fossil gas remains required to ensure the security of Europe’s energy supplies completely on its head. The threat that gas supplies can be either weaponised or placed under international sanctions at any point has never been clearer and has highlighted the urgent requirement for accelerated low carbon energy capacity deployment for Europe to...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/03/polands-energy-dilemma/feed/ 0 The Global Energy Transition blog in times of war in Europe https://energytransition.org/2022/03/the-global-energy-transition-blog-in-times-of-war-in-europe/ https://energytransition.org/2022/03/the-global-energy-transition-blog-in-times-of-war-in-europe/#respond Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:01 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=26205 We at EnergyTransition.org stand in solidarity with Ukraine and all those who are suffering and have suffered from the military aggressions of Putin’s regime. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a terrible humanitarian crisis. An immediate end to the conflict and a safe and peaceful future for all must be the priority right now. (Photo by Mikhailov Studio, Shutterstock (All Rights...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/03/the-global-energy-transition-blog-in-times-of-war-in-europe/feed/ 0 IRENA & Bonn | The Global Energy Transition Podcast – Episode 5 https://energytransition.org/2022/02/irena-bonn-the-global-energy-transition-podcast-episode-5/ https://energytransition.org/2022/02/irena-bonn-the-global-energy-transition-podcast-episode-5/#respond Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:34:01 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=26035 Bonn leads the way We all know that climate change is a worsening problem, but which paths do we take to find solutions to this vexing challenge? In this episode, we evaluate several technological solutions while also updating how cities around the world are taking an aspirational policy approach. In this rather Bonn, Germany-centric episode, host and proud-Bonnerite...

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]]> https://energytransition.org/2022/02/irena-bonn-the-global-energy-transition-podcast-episode-5/feed/ 0 Bonn born: The International Renewable Energy Agency launches billion dollar accelerator fund https://energytransition.org/2022/01/bonn-born-the-international-renewable-energy-agency-launches-billion-dollar-accelerator-fund/ https://energytransition.org/2022/01/bonn-born-the-international-renewable-energy-agency-launches-billion-dollar-accelerator-fund/#respond Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:31 +0000 https://energytransition.org/?p=25923 From its Dubai headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, the intergovernmental organization engages with over 180 member nations in a global effort to speed a sustainable energy transition. Founded in Bonn, Germany, this year IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) is celebrating its tenth anniversary there. Lead blogger and podcaster, Michael Buchsbaum interviews the IITC director...

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