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How politics can change the energy scenario
The Italian Government has begun to indicate some lines of action on energy. Minister Passera is concerned over the weight of renewable sources on the electric bills, and in particular for photovoltaic. Anyway he isn’t considering the entire benefits of these markets on the domestic economic systems. The editorial by Gianni Silvestrini.
19/03/2012
Record renewables push the smart grids
The production of electricity from renewable sources in Baviera, but also in Italy, has exceeded the 10% threshold. Growth that can represent a problem for distributors. Some are investing in electro-chemical storage, others are thinking of managing the situation from the demand side. Action is necessary for the intelligent management of the grids. Editorial by Silvestrini.
02/02/2012
Against economic and environmental crisis, fairness is the recipe
Changing things toward sustainability needs commitment from governments, but also from local decision makers, companies, and citizens, and learning from best practicses. We need new indicators: the GDP is no longer useful as it does not appreciate the actual incredible inequality. Izaak Van Melle of WorldWatch Institute interviewed byQualenergia.it
16/01/2012
Failing the stress tests
What did our societies learn from events in North Africa and in Fukushima which are having a serious impact on energy supply? An article of the columnist Hans Nilsson, Fourfact, for The European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ECEEE).
20/05/2011
US energy policy between green economy and security
QualEnergia.it interviewed Dan Clune, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary - Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, US Department of State. We asked him if, after the mid-terms elections, he sees a future for the green economy and for the climate change talks. According to Clune the Obama Administration will meet the emission reduction targets and the US will lead the green business revolution, though keeping an eye on fossil fuels and nuclear power.
27/11/2010
China vs World and green economy tensions
The race for rare earth and metals will be crucial for the leadership in green economy. At the current consumption rate, many minerals are risking to run out in 30-40 years. China has therefore decided to keep its vast resources within its boundaries and at the same time provide strong incentives for renewables, creating hostility from some countries, particularly the USA. Editorial by Gianni Silvestrini.
19/11/2010
Europe: climate, green economy and 2020 targets
Despite the disappointment of Copenhagen now more than ever, Europe must work on his goals for the climate and renewables. Even for the sake of its economy, as nations like the U.S. has now surpassed Europea on green industry. Nuclear power? It threatens to steal money to clean energies. Interview with Jacqueline McGlade, director of the European Agency for the Environment.
29/03/2010
Towards a better tracking of electricity
Be they from renewable or conventional sources of energy, all electrons look alike and cannot be directed on the electricity grid. To make up for this, in many countries certification systems have been created in order to guaranty to end consumers the nature of the electricity they consume. The multiplicity of certification systems can lead to uncertainty regarding the accuracy of the information displayed to end consumers. The E-TRACK II project offers ways to implement an overall coherent tracking system.
08/01/2010