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U.S. industries ready to do their part to double renewables worldwide by 2030

U.S. renewable power industries hailed the goal announced overnight at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing of doubling renewable energy in the 21 member economies by 2030, and said they are ready to do their part. This follows last year’s commitment to encourage technology transfer and joint efforts to lower costs and attract … Continue reading U.S. industries ready to do their part to double renewables worldwide by 2030

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Renewable energy in Bangladesh

By Mohammad Alauddin Being aware of the finite stock of fossil fuels and their negative impact on the environment, countries across the world are now leaning towards renewable energies like solar energy, wind energy, bio-energy, hydropower, geothermal and ocean energy in efforts to ensure energy security. The use of renewable energy has risen considerably in … Continue reading Renewable energy in Bangladesh

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Japan exploiting renewable energy to address shortage

Japan, an industrialized country but extremely resource poor, has put a great deal of attention on developing new and renewable energy over the years, with the latest case being in Okayama Prefecture where the construction of the biggest solar power plant was launched on Friday.   A total of 920,000 solar panels will be installed … Continue reading Japan exploiting renewable energy to address shortage

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Cuba aims for 24% renewable energy by 2030

Cuba is aspiring to obtain 24 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and to that end has unveiled an initial set of projects requiring a combined investment outlay of more than $600 million.   The island currently generates just 4.3 percent of its electricity from renewable sources but it plans to allocate … Continue reading Cuba aims for 24% renewable energy by 2030

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Enel Green Power signs renewable energy supply with Endesa Chile

Enel Green Power, acting through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile Ltda (“Enel Green Power Chile”), and Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA (“Endesa Chile”) have signed a long-term power supply contract, which also envisages the sale of the green certificates, with a term of around 20 years for two wind power projects and about 25 … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs renewable energy supply with Endesa Chile

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Renewable Energy potential exceeds 12,000 MW in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is not only a country with rich natural resources, but also a nation capable of taking advantages of alternative resources, such as solar power, wind energy, thermal energies.   The total capacity of alternative and renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan exceeds 12,000 megawatts, the Deputy Head of the Department of Investments and Strategic Development … Continue reading Renewable Energy potential exceeds 12,000 MW in Azerbaijan

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Study shows clean energy activity surges in developing world

Developing nations represent a large and rapidly growing share of the world’s clean energy investment, according to Climatescope 2014, a landmark study released today. The results suggest renewable technologies can be just as cost-competitive in emerging parts of the world as they are in richer nations. Climatescope, a country-by-country assessment, interactive report and index, offers … Continue reading Study shows clean energy activity surges in developing world

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Iran is planning to produce 5,000 MW using renewable energy sources, wind power and solar energy

“The Renewable Energy Organization [of Iran] has comprehensive plans underway with respect to utilization of clean methods of energy supply,” said the organization’s managing director, Yusef Armodeli, in a Friday interview.   “Iran has put the objective of producing 5,000 MW [of clean energy] from renewable sources in the next five years on its agenda,” … Continue reading Iran is planning to produce 5,000 MW using renewable energy sources, wind power and solar energy

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Vestas welcomes EU decision on a 27 per cent renewable energy target

Greater use of domestic renewable energy sources will reduce Europe’s dependence on imported fuels, which in turn will help insulate the EU against fuel price volatility and increase the EU’s security of energy supply.  Wind turbines, for example, use an abundant carbon-free resource, and once a wind farm is built, its operating costs are low, … Continue reading Vestas welcomes EU decision on a 27 per cent renewable energy target

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Renewable energy can supply 100% of world’s power by 2050

A global low-carbon energy economy is not only feasible – it could actually double electricity supply by 2050, while also reducing air and water pollution, according to new research.   “Our analysis indicates that the large-scale implementation of wind, [solar] PV, and CSP [Concentrated Solar Power] has the potential to reduce pollution-related environmental impacts of … Continue reading Renewable energy can supply 100% of world’s power by 2050

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Solar Power and Storage Closing Energy Gap

EGP’s analysis of off-grid electrification in Moroccan villages presented at the Res4Med workshop in Rabat focuses on distributed generation and green energy to increase access to energy and protect the environment.   That renewable energy must be in rural villages has for many years been at the heart of international programmes such as the United … Continue reading Solar Power and Storage Closing Energy Gap

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Renewable energy for Sub-Saharan Africa

Enel Green Power at Italy-Africa: Working Together for a Sustainable Energy Future, a conference being held in Rome promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Africa-EU energy partnership.   Italy is helping to put the spotlight on Sub-Saharan Africa thanks to the Italy-Africa initiative, through which the Italian Ministry of Foreign … Continue reading Renewable energy for Sub-Saharan Africa

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Life cycle assessment of renewable energy future

A future where electricity comes mostly from low-carbon sources is not only feasible in terms of material demand, but will significantly reduce air pollution, a study published in the 6 October Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says.   An international team led by Edgar Hertwich and Thomas Gibon from the Norwegian University of … Continue reading Life cycle assessment of renewable energy future

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Renewable Energy spending at $175 Billion on Chinese Rise

Figures for the third quarter show another year-on-year rise, with a solar energy boom in China the biggest single contributor. About $175 billion was spent globally on renewable energy projects during the first three quarters, up 16 percent from the same period last year, with Chinese solar investment at a record, according to a Bloomberg … Continue reading Renewable Energy spending at $175 Billion on Chinese Rise

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Mauritius to attain 35% of renewable energy by 2025, wind energy and PV

Mauritius aims to produce about 35% of its electricity needs from renewable sources, supported by several projects that include wind energy plants and photovoltaic farms and Waste-to-Energy projects that are already in operation, according to the Executive chairman of the Maurice Ile Durable Fund (MID), Osman Mahomed. Mahomed said, under the MID Policy Strategy Action … Continue reading Mauritius to attain 35% of renewable energy by 2025, wind energy and PV

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Renewable Energy Can Meet Global Demand And Cut Carbon Emissions Says IRENA

A plan to use renewable energy sources to meet the rising demand for cheap electricity and the need to reduce the pace of global warming, has been developed by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). The organisation predicts that average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will reach 498 grams per kilowatt-hour (g/kWh) by 2030 if the … Continue reading Renewable Energy Can Meet Global Demand And Cut Carbon Emissions Says IRENA

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Australia is the the worst country for renewable energy projects

Across town, Rhys Jacobs is in his office at the University of South Australia’s Sustainable Energy Centre. There, the 23-year-old PhD student is working on a project for use in the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) industry. CSP represents the other half of the solar energy industry from the photovoltaic solar cells made by Tindo. CSP … Continue reading Australia is the the worst country for renewable energy projects

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Renewable energy projects could ease Lebanon’s power woes

A flicker of light in Lebanon’s crippling energy crisis could lie in the form of renewable energy projects. Industry experts say that a series of projects in the pipeline could mark the start of a trend in which Lebanon shyly starts going green. One such project is a solar farm that is scheduled to be … Continue reading Renewable energy projects could ease Lebanon’s power woes

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India’s Push for Renewable Energy

Growing economies like China and India, which are set to contribute more than half of the global increase in carbon emissions in the next 25 years, will play a critical role in any effort to address climate change. Shortly after Modi took office in May, one of his party officials made a sweeping promise: India … Continue reading India’s Push for Renewable Energy

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Nicaragua Plans 770 Megawatts in Renewable Energy Projects: Wind Power, Geothermal Energy and Solar Energy

The plan includes 300 megawatts of wind energy, 100 megawatts of geothermal, 100 megawatts of solar and 270 megawatts from two hydroelectric projects. Nicaragua plans $4 billion of public and private-sector investment in renewable energy projects over the next 15 years to add 770 megawatts, Spanish news agency EFE reported. More than 70 percent of … Continue reading Nicaragua Plans 770 Megawatts in Renewable Energy Projects: Wind Power, Geothermal Energy and Solar Energy

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