The falling costs of carbon-free technologies such as wind energy and solar power could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy resources by 2050, a new report revealed on Tuesday. Research by the Australian National University (ANU) said a fully green-powered society was possible if there were clear and stable … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy by 2050
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Morocco renewable energy sources: wind energy and solar power
Morocco is driven by the fact that it imports almost 94 per cent of its energy requirements and the burden this entails on its economy. At the same time Morocco is endowed by good potential in hydroelectricity in addition to its high solar power and wind energy potential. The country is aware that … Continue reading Morocco renewable energy sources: wind energy and solar power
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Iraq plans several renewable energy plants
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity along with the National Investment Commission (NIC), have announced an investment opportunity to construct three solar power stations and one wind power station. The renewable energy plants will be between the capacity of 5 and 10 MW, and be situated in Diwaniya, Najaf and Missan (Maysan) provinces, according to reports by … Continue reading Iraq plans several renewable energy plants
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Global trends in renewable energy investment 2015
Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2015 is the eighth edition of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report. Based on data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance, it has become the world’s foremost reference document on renewable energy investment, and for the examination of trends by region, country, sector and investment type. The report, commissioned … Continue reading Global trends in renewable energy investment 2015
Continue readingGlobal clean energy investments grew 17 per cent in 2014 and reached $270bn
Global clean energy investments grew 17 per cent in 2014 and reached $270bn, according to new research from the United Nations. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said in their new Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investments report that the findings come after two years of declines. A 148 per cent increase in offshore … Continue reading Global clean energy investments grew 17 per cent in 2014 and reached $270bn
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Solar Energy in Tajikistan’s Mountains
Renewable energy currently provides the main hope that the world can avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change. But in addition to its bigger picture promise, renewable technologies can help solve the pressing social and environmental problems of local communities without requiring complex gadgets or significant investment. In late December 2014 the village … Continue reading Solar Energy in Tajikistan’s Mountains
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Costa Rica employed renewable energy
Costa Rica powered its cities for 75 days straight by only applying one hundred% renewable power thanks to heavy downpours. The Central American country accomplished a major milestone in mainstream clean power usage by powering its cities using hydropower for 3 months, according to the Costa Rican Electrical energy Institute (ICE). “The Country’s zero-emission milestone … Continue reading Costa Rica employed renewable energy
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Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam
Renewable energy sources — such as the Eolo wind farm about 75 miles south of the Nicaraguan capital, Managua — generate about half of the country’s electricity. Officials predict that figure could rise to 80 percent within years. Nicaragua produces no oil, but is a land of fierce winds, tropical sun and rumbling volcanoes. … Continue reading Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam
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Apple to build renewable energy datacentres in Europe
Apple® today announced a €1.7 billion plan to build and operate two data centres in Europe, each powered by 100 percent renewable energy. The facilities, located in County Galway, Ireland, and Denmark’s central Jutland, will power Apple’s online services including the iTunes Store®, App Store?, iMessage®, Maps and Siri® for customers across Europe. “We are … Continue reading Apple to build renewable energy datacentres in Europe
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Turkey aims to add 20 GW of wind energy, 5 GW of solar energy and 1 GW of geothermal energy by 2023
Turkey aims to add 34 GW of hydropower, 20 GW of wind energy, 5 GW of solar energy, 1 GW of geothermal and 1 GW of biomass by 2023. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Turkish Energy Ministry are joining forces to develop a renewable-energy action plan, the bank said … Continue reading Turkey aims to add 20 GW of wind energy, 5 GW of solar energy and 1 GW of geothermal energy by 2023
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Renewable Energy Can Fuel India’s Economic Growth
Scaling up renewable energy in India is the topic of the day as government officials, investors, and energy industry leaders gather in New Delhi, India to attend RE-Invest, the First Renewable Energy Global Investors’ Meet & Expo. The Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Adnan Z. Amin, delivered today’s keynote address, stressing … Continue reading Renewable Energy Can Fuel India’s Economic Growth
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U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014
The United States saw continued growth in renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency in 2014, according to the third annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The Factbook shows that U.S. deployment of sustainable energy increased as prices continued to fall and that investment in U.S. clean energy grew at a higher rate. Analysts at … Continue reading U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014
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Wind power production increased by 9% in Estonia
In the fourth quarter of 2014, renewable energy accounted for 16.7% of total Estonian consumption, while the figure was 16.9% at the same time in 2013. Estonia has taken a commitment to bring the share of renewable energy in the total consumption to 17.6% by the year 2020. Despite the fact that … Continue reading Wind power production increased by 9% in Estonia
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Wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts
More wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts (MW) in 2014 from 5,511 MW a year earlier, data from energy market watchdog URE showed on Monday. Wind farm capacity rose 13 percent to 3,834 MW while solar power capacity grew to 21 MW from 1.9 MW. … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts
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Renewable Energy investment in India
Clean energy investments in India jumped to $7.9bn in 2014, helping the country maintain its position as the 7th largest clean energy investor in the world. The upswing was driven by the newly installed government elected in May 2014 which supports clean energy reforms. The numbers, just released by research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance, … Continue reading Renewable Energy investment in India
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Wind energy fuels transition to renewable energy in Germany
2014 saw the record installation of more than 1,700 wind turbines in Germany. They supply as much electricity as two nuclear power plants, giving an important boost to renewable energies. “The 2014 figures look very good. That was the best year for the buildup of wind energy in Germany. The industry can be very satisfied,” … Continue reading Wind energy fuels transition to renewable energy in Germany
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Tuvalu Set for More Efficient and Renewable Energy
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved US$7 million for the Tuvalu Energy Sector Development Project (ESDP), which will support Tuvalu’s goals of 100 percent renewable energy and 30 percent efficiency improvements by 2020. The Tuvalu ESDP will support a reduction in the reliance on imported fuel for electricity generation through investment in … Continue reading Tuvalu Set for More Efficient and Renewable Energy
Continue readingGlobal capacity of renewable energy will more than double in 2025
The past decade has witnessed significant developments in policies for renewable energy. Previously, less than 50 countries worldwide had support policies for renewable energy; this number now stands at more than 130. As a result of political and financial support, investments in renewables have risen dramatically in recent years. In fact, the European Union has … Continue reading Global capacity of renewable energy will more than double in 2025
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Iran plans to double renewable energy: plans to build wind energy and solar power plants with 3200 MW
Iran plans to double its renewable energy output, by the end of current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2015), according to an official with Iran’s power sector. The country’s renewable power output is scheduled to reach 400 megawatts by the yearend; the Fars News Agency quoted Homayoun Haeri, the managing director of the Iran … Continue reading Iran plans to double renewable energy: plans to build wind energy and solar power plants with 3200 MW
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Rebound in clean energy investment in 2014 beats expectations
Surges in investment in offshore wind energy in Europe, and solar power in China and the US, helped to drive the 2014 global clean energy total up 16% to $310bn. Clean energy investment rose for the first time in three years in 2014, overcoming a slump in oil prices that unsettled the outlook for the … Continue reading Rebound in clean energy investment in 2014 beats expectations
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