Could the grass be greener?
UK bioenergy leaders seek a green response to COVID-19, by Colin Ley
UK bioenergy leaders are working hard to keep the sector running in the face of COVID-19, striving to address short-term supply issues within a deeply disrupted global marketplace while also starting to focus on the industry’s ‘exit strategy’.
There are obvious downsides for renewable energy providers in a world where oil is suddenly available at a give-away price and where the idea of offloading all your airline shares is seen as a wise move.
At the same time, the world has become a cleaner, fresher place in recent weeks, tempting jellyfish into the canals of Venice and giving everyone a glimpse of life without a dependence on fossil fuels. The novelty of being able to see the sky in New Delhi and to enjoy breathing while you take in the view may just ‘fuel’ a global wave of post-virus support for the new order of cleanliness and light, over the old order of pollution and darkness.
While devising a strong commercial ‘exit strategy’ is already being discussed by industry leaders and government officials, the need...
UK bioenergy leaders are working hard to keep the sector running in the face of COVID-19, striving to address short-term supply issues within a deeply disrupted global marketplace while also starting to focus on the industry’s ‘exit strategy’.
There are obvious downsides for renewable energy providers in a world where oil is suddenly available at a give-away price and where the idea of offloading all your airline shares is seen as a wise move.
At the same time, the world has become a cleaner, fresher place in recent weeks, tempting jellyfish into the canals of Venice and giving everyone a glimpse of life without a dependence on fossil fuels. The novelty of being able to see the sky in New Delhi and to enjoy breathing while you take in the view may just ‘fuel’ a global wave of post-virus support for the new order of cleanliness and light, over the old order of pollution and darkness.
While devising a strong commercial ‘exit strategy’ is already being discussed by industry leaders and government officials, the need...
