Electricity from Solar Energy – Harvest the Spanish Sun
Solar panels are not just for producing hot water. They are also used for producing electricity. With rapidly rising fuel costs the prospect of producing energy which is clean green and carbon free is becoming increasingly attractive. In Spain solar panels produce a lot of energy even in the winter when we get clear brightContinue reading
In the Heat of Summer: passive cooling in Spain
It’s spring! Jackets are put away and terrace cafes are filling up. Soon the covers for the swimming pools will be removed and children are counting down to the school holidays as Spain prepares itself for the summer season. Right now we all enjoy the temperature with doors and windows open and lots of lovelyContinue reading
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2011
April 11-15 2011 is the official EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). This is a yearly event focusing on how we can reduce energy consumption and increase the use of sustainable energy sources. Brussels is the centre of the event with conferences and event ceremonies taking place. However there are activities taking place all over Europe.Continue reading
The Energy Efficient Buildings of the future
According to the EU directive amended in 2010, member States shall ensure that: (a) by 31 December 2020, all new buildings are nearly zero- energy buildings; and (b) after 31 December 2018, new buildings occupied and owned by public authorities are nearly zero-energy buildings. The directives states that: “Buildings account for 40 % of totalContinue reading
The Comfortable Eco-lifestyle
Living the eco-lifestyle seems like an unachievable task for many of us. We know we should do more, and we’re constantly reminded that by doing little things and taking simple steps we can help reduce our carbon footprint to the benefit of the environment and our wallets. According to the UK Energy Saving trust, £160Continue reading
