New power for renewable energy

Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, has been recently called “the Czech Silicon Valley”. This city is home to scientific research and many of big technology companies in the country. The newly established Centre for Research and Utilization of Renewable Energy wants to take advantage of this new reality and connect industry with scientific research.

by Martin Maska 

Brno, the Czech Silicon Valley. Photo by Martin Maska.

Turning waste plastic bottles into solar bulbs

Providing interior lighting for the poor, one litre at a time. 


by Lidija Grozdanić  

Photo courtesy of A Liter of Light.

Andris Piebalgs on bioenergy

An interview with the European Commissioner for Development.

by Edgars Skvariks

Coffee can fuel more than just your day!

Using coffee waste as an alternative energy source might be excellent news for people who love starting their day with a cup of coffee.

by Lidija Grozdanić

Andris Piebalgs on clean energy

An interview with the European Union's Commissioner for Development.

by Edgars Skvariks

Denmark's Sustainable Solutions: Using Waste for Energy

Waste is a pressing environmental, social and economic issue. While waste is often viewed as just waste, and dumped in methane producing landfills, at Amagerforbrænding in Copenhagen, they turn waste into green energy. 

by Peter Bjerregaard

Biomass protest in London

Is biomass the right answer to climate change? Campaigners in the UK say "no!"

by Ngalula Beatrice Kabutakapua

Crowne Plaza: One big solar panel

A hotel in Copenhagen has taken green and innovative solutions to the next level.

by Peter Bjerregaard

Photo courtesy of Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers.

Germany's Sustainable Solutions: a Shift to Renewable Energy

by Peter Bjerregaard

Renewable energy growth in Basilicata, Italy

Region works towards energy self-sufficiency through local, renewable sources and reduced consumption.

by Michele Lapini 

The Strawberry Tree recharges Serbian mobile gadgets!

A team of young Belgrade entrepreneurs have designed a Public Solar Charger to serve the gadget charging needs of urban populations.

by Lidija Grozdanić  

Photo by Nenad Pavlovic