Category Archives: Policy
More proof US biofuels are not about being green…
Following my previous post on the subject, if you still think that the US is pursuing its biofuel policy for reasons of environmentalism rather than energy security and rural development might be interested in this update to the California Air … Continue reading
Solar industry should put champagne on ice…
…and take a reality check. Before I start, I need to say that I am in favour of solar energy, both PV and thermal. Several years ago I had the privilage of touring the Sharp solar PV factory at Wrexham … Continue reading
Why US ethanol doesn’t care about the planet…
The ecological arguments around the use of biofuels to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of transport and power production become increasingly complex, almost on a day by day basis. Despite the uncertainty over direct and indirect land use assessment and … Continue reading
What does the CCC Bioenergy Review mean for UK biomass?
On the surface, the Committee on Climate Change was pretty positive in its recent Bioenergy Review. Saying that: ‘The review concludes that a 10% share of bioenergy in total energy could be required to meet the UK’s 2050 emissions target, … Continue reading
