The Danish Energy Agency announced earlier this week that consumption of renewable energy had increased in 2011 by 2.5% thanks in part to a big push in wind-power production. Based on the European Union method of calculation, Denmark saw renewable energy account for 23.6% of energy consumption in 2011, at … [continued]
“So, you end up respecting everybody.” This is what came of Mr. Rich Vanderveen’s ability to get Gratiot’s residents to trust his company, Wind Resource LLC, work which required a slow (yet simple) process: talking to lots of people. This is the largest wind facility in Michigan. Perhaps Vanderveen’s focus on respect … [continued]
Here’s a beautiful idea (come to life by the wonderful Danish): the “Love on a Bike” Tour, which is organized by Royal North Sealand. It’s described as follows: “Do you and the love of your life long for some romantic time alone together? Do you long to feel the … [continued]
Bike Miles — to the Moon and Back, Every Day “750,000 miles daily, enough to make it to the moon and back” — there is some serious collective biking in Copenhagen. Yes, it takes place every day. Biking, seriously, is simply part of life. All the excuses we find everyday in our … [continued]
Weptos, a Danish wave energy startup and the developer of floating Wave Energy Converters (WEC), has opened a new research and development center in Fredericia, Denmark. Opened in August 2012, the new production facility is Weptos’ new center for the development and design of its first commercial wave energy … [continued]
Copenhagen, Cargo Bikes, Medals, Music, Medalists, ala Copenhagenize. What are we talking about? The Svajerløb 2012 — Danish Cargo Bike Championships. It looks like it was an incredible day. Above are all the participants at the end of the day, and their bikes. If you ever thought you couldn’t transport … [continued]
Tiny little electric vehicles make a lot of sense for people living in urban environments – and (tell the truth, now) how many of you live in a city? Even with a relatively short range, small electric vehicles thrive in their natural habitat of […]
After already generating a massive 26 percent of its energy requirements from wind power, Denmark is increasing its commitment to a greener future by planning to produce 50 percent of its electricity generation from wind power by 2020. This comes as part of the country’s plans to phase out … [continued]
Denmark’s Crown Princess, Mary Elizabeth (aka Mary Countess of Monpezat), who is actually from Tasmani, Australia, has been caught (that is, photographed) riding a cargo bike in the palace square outside Amalienborg (near the royalty’s residence). “Actually, it’s the family’s cargo bike,” Mikael Colville-Andersen of Copenhagen notes. “The Crown Prince often drops off his … [continued]
What are the top countries in the world for new and total installed solar power? Or for solar power per capita? Or per GDP? Or per electricity production? Check out this post for the answers. […]
