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The Beam Magazine is an independent climate solutions and climate action magazine. It tells about the most exciting solutions, makes a concrete contribution to eliminating climate injustices and preserving this planet for all of us in its diversity and beauty. Our cross-country team of editors works with a network of 150 local journalists in 50 countries talking to change makers and communities. THE BEAM is published in Berlin and distributed in nearly 1,000 publicly accessible locations, to companies, organizations and individuals in 40 countries across the world powered by FairPlanet.

Christian Siemoneit: “Over the last years, the Chilean market has really blossomed.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou, journalist at The Beam, interviewed Christian Siemoneit, co-founder of Hansalia, a renewable energy company specializing in Project Development & Sustainable...

The BeamJanuary 29, 2017

Steve Sawyer: “As a society we face a myriad of challenges, both political and environmental, but the climate issue is the most obviously existential one.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou, journalist at The Beam, interviewed Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) since April 2007. The...

The BeamJanuary 26, 2017

Hans-Josef Fell: “It is sad to see Europe losing its technological advantage of the last years to China and the US”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou, journalist at The Beam, interviewed Hans-Josef Fell, previous member of the German Parliament, and current President of the Energy Watch...

The BeamJanuary 22, 2017

Cédric Philibert: “Our various scenarios all show a big future for renewables.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou interviewed Cédric Philibert, a former science journalist who joined the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2000, following a tenure at...

The BeamJanuary 19, 2017

Thomas Gottschalk: “It’s a great feeling to know that whole communities raise their standard of living by starting new businesses and being able to access energy infrastructure in a reliable manner.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou interviewed Thomas Gottschalk, founder and CEO of Mobisol, a company that combines solar energy with innovative mobile technology and microcredit...

The BeamJanuary 15, 2017

Claudia Kemfert: “Energy and climate change economists can provide transparency.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou interviewed Claudia Kemfert, Head of the Department of Energy, Transportation and Environment at the German Institute for Economic Research, and...

The BeamJanuary 12, 2017

Jose Pontes / Viktor Irle / Roland Irle: “Driving an EV shouldn’t depend on where you live.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou interviewed Jose Pontes, Viktor Irle, and Roland Irle, co-founder of EV-Volumes, a project that aims to share recent market developments...

The BeamJanuary 8, 2017

Craig Morris: “There are lessons to learn from Germany”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou, journalist at The Beam, interviewed Craig Morris, a journalist specializing on energy technologies and policies.

The BeamJanuary 5, 2017

Josiah Bircham: “We keep up to date by carefully monitoring what goes on in the renewables sector.”

Anne-Sophie Garrigou, journalist at The Beam, interviewed Josiah Bircham, Business Development and Communications Executive for the European Energy Centre (EEC), a global leader in...

The BeamJanuary 1, 2017

Clean Power

Joseph Desmond: “Instead of using fossil fuels to create the steam, BrightSource uses the sun.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou, journalist at The Beam, interviewed Joseph Desmond, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Government Affairs for BrightSource Energy, a company...

The BeamDecember 28, 2016

Consumer Technology

Christian Deilmann: “tado° believes in making your life more simple through intelligent and automated control.”

This week, Anne-Sophie Garrigou, journalist at The Beam, interviewed Christian Deilmann, CEO and Co-Founder of tado°, a company that develops technologies and products to...

The BeamDecember 25, 2016