REScoop – The energy transition to energy democracy

As a summary of the philosophy behind the REScoop movement, the REScoop 20-20-20 project produced a short animation video that uses the case of the Greek island of Sifnos as a metaphor for the rest of Europe.

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Solarization of Greece

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From Austerity to Abundance

Greece is home to heroes and goddesses, mythical creatures and jeweled beaches, damn fine olives, and the most sun-kissed skin in Europe. While the recent coverage from Greece has been about scarcity, austerity and converging crises, it has failed to cast a shadow over a country that is abundant in a powerful and ancient source of hope: the Sun. Continue reading “Solarization of Greece”

Which countries generate the most power from renewables?

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News that India has opened the first airport to be entirely powered by solar energy has underlined the growth in renewable energy. The sector has been growing strongly despite the dramatic fall in the price of oil and last year 59% of all new power generated around the world came from renewable sources. Continue reading “Which countries generate the most power from renewables?”