Renewable Energy
Myth Busting the Nuclear Industry
Author: Charley Nevin, University of Sheffield With the majority of the population getting the lion’s share of their information about nuclear power from The Simpsons, it is no wonder there is a great deal of misinformation out there about the industry. From green, glowing fish, to highly unskilled control room operators, there is plenty in […]
DENMARK’S NUCLEAR PERCEPTION – TURNING TIDES WITH CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM
By Eirik Eide Pettersen A positive public opinion of nuclear energy is essential for its success. Nevertheless, in a number of countries it has proved difficult to convince the public of the benefits of nuclear power over the 70 year history of the nuclear industry. One country that has been particularly affected by a […]
PODCAST: Honesty about nuclear power
This particular post is accompanied by a reading from the author. If you use this feature, please let me know your thoughts. approximate tracking: Point 1 – 0:27 | Point 2 – 1:25 | Point 3 – 4:16 | Point 4 – 6:35 | Point 5 – 12:40 | Point 6 – 14:35 A couple […]
What forms of energy are we prioritising?
On the 19th October it was reported, in not so many words, that Britain has a renewable energy problem. Chief environmental scientist to the UN Professor Jacquie McGlade explicitly criticised the UK government for cutting subsidies for the development of renewable energy sources whilst simultaneously giving tax breaks to large oil and gas companies. Amongst […]
Are we warming to wind?
Renewables, particularly wind and solar feature prominently as part of the UK’s future energy mix. Energy independence from unstable international prices and political independence in terms of secure imports, providing economic growth and the creation of jobs are some of the driving factors. With subsidies, many companies jumped at the opportunity as a viable commercial […]
Which renewable energy sources should continue?
This month I ask: What role do renewables, such as wind and solar, have to play in the future of the UK energy mix? Renewable energy sources are increasing their presence within the UK energy mix. To be exact, in 2014 a grand total of 19% of electricity generated in the UK, came from renewables and […]
The UK’s Energy Future
Currently, the UK produces around 15% of its electricity from renewable sources, with a further 20% being generated by nuclear power and the rest coming from fossil fuel sources. To put this in to perspective, this year Costa Rica has gone 75 days straight using renewable sources for 100% of its electricity and Sweden, a […]
Reducing carbon emissions by 80%
The UK has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 80% over the next 35 years.1 Balancing supply with demand while achieving this reduction is extremely challenging. Play the UK government’s ‘My 2050’ to see if you can do it.2 Renewable energy (wind, solar and bioenergy) surpassed coal for the first time in supplying the UK’s electricity for […]