10 Most Efficient Renewable Energy Systems
Most energy devices merely convert one form of energy into another. Take a diesel generator for example; it converts chemical energy into rotational kinetic energy for the alternator. However, even…
Rising Political Temperature
As I walked towards my parked car yesterday morning, I noticed several windows with “No Thanks” and “Yes” banners, their vibrant colours poking through the fog. This scene is replicated…
10 Golden Rules for an Independent Scotland
It is not long before votes are cast for referendum on Scottish independence. If people do make the choice then there is an opportunity of a renewed nation to emerge…
Whitelee Windfarm, a Spiritual Retreat
Image courtesy: B J Mullan Driving on the ever bubbling M8 highway- before the vibrancy of Glasgow lures you in- you can slip on to the M77. The fall in…
Renewable Energy in Scotland: Jobs, Skills Gap and Education
One of the criticisms leveled against Renewables is the lack of local jobs created. There is a perception that since many of the firms in this sector are foreign, they…
Home Brewed Bio-Diesel
Unlike wind, Bio-fuels/mass is often less discussed and considered the high hanging fruit on the renewable energy tree. Overtime however, there has been a steady increase in the use of…
Lifting the Mood of a Nation
It has been nearly 10 years since I first set foot in Edinburgh (at bus stop opposite Haymarket station to be precise). Although clear blue sky is seldom seen, but…
Biting the Energy Bullet: Cost of Renewable Energy
By observing the electricity prices around the world, it is found that Denmark, Germany and Spain come out to be the most expensive. Incidentally, their share of renewable energy in…
Scottish Government’s response to my “Green Tourism” article
Business Directorate Tourism and Major Events Division T: 0131-472 2145 E: ri***********@sc******.uk Dr Haroon Junaidi Fife College Via email to ha***********@fi**.uk Your ref: Our ref: 2013/0023693 27 September 2013 Dear…
Lessons for Arran
In the wake of the recent cold spell, citizens of the Isle of Arran were left without power for almost a week. To say that the weather has been uncharacteristically…