Offshore wind will need major investments in transmission, supply chain, reports say

Robert Zullo The authors encourage the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, which leases federal waters for offshore wind, to consistently open new lease areas to encourage a steady stream of development and they note that states and utilities setting new offshore wind procurement targets will help provide “predictability and stability” for the fledgling industry.… Continue reading Offshore wind will need major investments in transmission, supply chain, reports say

Grid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor

Jörg Peters, Leibniz Institute for Economic Research and Maximiliane Sievert, Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Grid electricity is often said to be critical for long-term human development because it provides sufficient power for appliances and small industries. But are the substantially higher investment costs justified by the economic impact? South Asia has made tremendous progress… Continue reading Grid or solar: looking for the best energy solution for the rural poor