Energy

Renewing Africa with community energy

African countries are making some important strides toward a green energy sector. According to the Global Renewables Status 2009, Northern Africa boasts more than 500 MW of installed wind power, while Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania are all planning their first wind farms.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2010
Terri Hathaway
World Rivers Review
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Energy Policy, Small Hydro Power, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Women, Energy, Turbines, Rural Electrification, Public Participation, Africa, Gambia, Kenya, India, World Rivers Review, Terri Hathaway
Energy

Climbing back to the top

California - the top wind producer in the US since the 1980s lost its lead in 2008 in the face of intense competition from other states. But backed by strong financial and political support from the government, California's wind energy sector is slowly making a comeback.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2010
Lynn Curry
Sun and Wind Energy
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Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Energy, Turbines, United States Of America (US), California, Sun and Wind Energy, Lynn Curry
Energy

The next wave: A bright future for hydro

A quiet revolution is underway in the world of hydropower. An emerging non-dam based hydro industry holds the promise of economically viable technologies that do not deplete resources or warm the planet, and do not wipe out species, ecosystems and cultures.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2010
Patrick McCully
World Rivers Review
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Dams, Hydroelectricity, Energy, Energy Technology, Turbines, Wave Energy, World Rivers Review, Patrick McCully
Energy

Small town nukes

They'd be carbon free, relatively cheap, and according to the industry, inherently safe. An underground mini-nuke could power a village : a report.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2010
Chris Carroll
National Geographic
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Nuclear Power, Energy, Energy Technology, Turbines, Nuclear Power Plants, Nuclear Research
Energy

High flying

In the UK, 2010 got off to a superb start for the wind power industry. Crown Estate has announced the nine successful bidder consortia for Round 3 of the offshore wind farm licencing. As administrative body for Crown property, it is also the official agency for awarding offshore projects.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2010
Jorn Iken
Sun and Wind Energy
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Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Energy, Turbines, United Kingdom (UK), Jorn Iken, Sun and Wind Energy
Energy

Delay at Bawana power plant worries Govt

The upcoming gas-based power plant at Bawana is giving nightmares to the Delhi Government ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Work at the 1,500-MW plant, which is being developed by Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL) to meet the electricity requirement in the city, is running behind the schedule, worrying the Government.

Publication Date: 
19/11/2009
Pioneer (New Delhi)
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Energy, Turbines, Power Industry, Delhi, Gujarat, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL)
Energy

Hydro Brings Light And Hope To Sierra Leone

It hasn't yet reached Ali Lamie's small store, which flashes with colours as he charges cellphones by the rack. But after more than 30 years, Bumbuna hydroelectric dam is bringing power and economic hope to Sierra Leone.

Publication Date: 
25/09/2009
Planet Ark (Australia)
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Dams, GDP, Economy, Hydroelectricity, Renewable Energy, Energy, Turbines, Electricity, Poverty, Africa, Sierra Leone
Energy

German Army Stops Wind Turbines As Security Threat

The German army has identified a series of wind park projects as a threat to national security and blocked investments worth 1.5 billion euros because it fears spinning wind turbines will interfere with its radar systems.

Publication Date: 
24/09/2009
Planet Ark (Australia)
Tags:
Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Energy, Turbines, Electricity, Germany
Energy

U.S. Awards $550 Million In Renewable Energy Grants

The U.S. government on Tuesday awarded $550 million in grants to develop renewable energy projects to help double U.S. renewable energy production over the next few years, an Obama administration goal.

The grants will pay cash to companies in lieu of tax credits to support solar, wind, biomass and other renewable energy production facilities.

Publication Date: 
23/09/2009
Planet Ark (Australia)
Tags:
Renewable Energy, Biomass, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Energy, Turbines, Power Industry, United States Of America (US)
Energy

Key Facts About Wind Power In Canada

The Canadian Wind Energy Association is holding its annual conference and trade show in Toronto this week. It is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees, 200 exhibitors and more than 100 speakers.

Below are facts about wind power in Canada:

Publication Date: 
23/09/2009
Planet Ark (Australia)
Tags:
Canada, Carbon Dioxide, Green House Gases, Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Energy, Turbines, Electricity, Russia

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