Alternative energies are the power sources of the future, whether the oil and gas companies will admit it or not. While there are numerous studies into the most effective alternative form of power, ranging from watermelons to cows, there are currently ten universally acknowledged key forms of renewable energy.
It was hoped EC goals laid out in 2006 would drive significant advances in Europe's smart grid. Four years later and we are still waiting. Here Frank Borchardt, Head of Smart Metering, EFR helps to clear things up...
2009 was a big year for Europe's renewable energy industry which saw big investments in clean-tech, plans drawn up for a European supergrid and a pledge from the EU to reduce emissions by 20 percent by the year 2020 (recently upgraded to 30 percent should a similar commitment be shown on a global level).
Marie Shields talks to Christine Lins about the progress Europe has made towards reaching its ambitious renewable energy goals.
Springboarding from the Radlinger Group, RW Energy has upped the renewables game. COO, Kevin McCullough explains the industry’s need for a mixed energy portfolio to actualize carbon-emitting targets.