Consequences of the Renewable Energy Transition on TransportReplacing all ICEVs with BEVs during the renewable energy transition is neither possible nor advisable in order to maintain the biosphere.Jan 11Jan 11
Mineral Resource Usage for the Renewable Energy TransitionA renewable energy transition is feasible with a certain amount of minerals, but there are some serious concerns in a wider scope.Jan 10Jan 10
On the Relationship between Embodied Energy, Maintenance Power and EROEI for Energy GenerationSome time ago my article Efforts to Maintain a Material World pondered on the energy expenditure per annum, or maintenance power, to…Dec 16, 2024Dec 16, 2024
My Small Contribution to a Large Community Effort: Real-Time LinuxA brief account on my personal journey towards Real-Time Linux and the small contributions I have made along.Dec 7, 2024Dec 7, 2024
Convincing Numbers to Install a Heat-Pump for Domestic HeatingSimple calculations to demonstrate the economic case for switching to a heat pump in the UK for domestic applications.Oct 16, 20241Oct 16, 20241
My Sentiment on Humanity’s Precarious SituationThe economic system cannot slow down or it will sink; continuing on the same path will lead to an iceberg. We are in a bit of a pickle.Jul 26, 2024Jul 26, 2024
Papiers d’Arménie as an Example for Simple and Sustainable SolutionsBurning a sheet of Papiers d’Arménie is an effective and sustainable means to chase odours in homes with a small environmental footprintJul 20, 2024Jul 20, 2024
The Evolution of the Work-Life Ratio on the Way to a Sustainable EconomyIn view of a planet with finite resources, material economic growth is limited, leading inevitably to a higher life-work ratio.May 19, 2024May 19, 2024
The Man in the White Suit or Towards a Sustainable Textile IndustryThe concept of the everlasting fabric prompts thinking about economic models as alternative to the everlasting growth paradigm.May 18, 2024May 18, 2024
Efforts to Maintain a Material WorldThe human struggle against naturally increasing entropyApr 17, 2024Apr 17, 2024