CleanTechnica » Kenya http://cleantechnica.com Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 US Geothermal Power Companies Impacting Emerging Economies http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/18/us-geothermal-power-companies-impacting-emerging-economies/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/18/us-geothermal-power-companies-impacting-emerging-economies/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:44:21 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76520 The Geothermal Energy Association has released a series of figures and forecasts to finish off 2014, and in so doing highlighted the impact US geothermal power companies are having in emerging economies. In a press release put out through BusinessWire, the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) announced “continued growth” in the global geothermal power sector, with “more countries

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/15/vestas-fulfil-order-largest-african-wind-farm/feed/ 15 Marks and Spencer Tops FTSE 100 Carbon Ranking For Third Year Running http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/06/marks-spencer-tops-ftse-100-carbon-ranking-third-year-running/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/06/marks-spencer-tops-ftse-100-carbon-ranking-third-year-running/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2014 19:37:22 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=72989 Marks & Spencer retained its #1 position in Carbon Clear rankings of FTSE 100 companies . These carbon rankings reflect reporting efforts

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/06/marks-spencer-tops-ftse-100-carbon-ranking-third-year-running/feed/ 3 Middle East And Africa Bound For 12 GW Solar Pipeline http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/23/middle-east-africa-bound-12-gw-solar-pipeline/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/23/middle-east-africa-bound-12-gw-solar-pipeline/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:30:14 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=72336 The solar pipeline in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region has primarily been driven by South Africa and Israel, however, NPD Solarbuzz believes that that trend is set to change as numerous countries throughout the region begin pushing forward on their own projects. According to the NPD Solarbuzz Middle East and Africa Deal Tracker, the

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/23/middle-east-africa-bound-12-gw-solar-pipeline/feed/ 4 Renewable Energy Investment Attractiveness Sees China Soar, US & UK Lose Ground http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/22/renewable-energy-investment-sees-china-soar-us-uk-lose-ground/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/22/renewable-energy-investment-sees-china-soar-us-uk-lose-ground/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:30:49 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=72294 There has been a lot of figurative-column space given over to China’s recent efforts to combat pollution by investing heavily in clean energies. From banning coal to increasing its renewable energy targets, China has become a clean-tech investors dream, a point borne out by its return to the top of Ernst & Young’s Renewable Energy

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/22/renewable-energy-investment-sees-china-soar-us-uk-lose-ground/feed/ 1 Geothermal Power Experiencing Quiet, But Solid, Growth http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/11/geothermal-power-experiencing-quiet-solid-growth/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/11/geothermal-power-experiencing-quiet-solid-growth/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2014 21:00:05 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=71840 While it still lags better-known technologies, geothermal power development has global potential, and is seeing its best growth since the '07-08 downturn

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/09/11/geothermal-power-experiencing-quiet-solid-growth/feed/ 12 Africa To See More Renewable Energy Growth In 2014 Than In 2000-2013 http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/22/africa-see-renewable-energy-growth-2014-2000-2013/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/22/africa-see-renewable-energy-growth-2014-2000-2013/#comments Fri, 22 Aug 2014 17:30:23 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=70963 Sub-Saharan Africa is set to see more renewable energy come online this year than it has in the previous 14 years, proof that the region is becoming one of the most exciting markets to watch for renewable energy technologies such as onshore wind, small-scale and utility-scale solar, and geothermal power. This is according to new

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/08/22/africa-see-renewable-energy-growth-2014-2000-2013/feed/ 9 Fossil Fuel Subsidies Cost ~$2 Trillion Annually, According To IMF http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/01/fossil-fuel-subsidies-cost-2-trillion-according-imf/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/01/fossil-fuel-subsidies-cost-2-trillion-according-imf/#comments Fri, 02 May 2014 01:50:12 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=66221 Originally published on RenewEconomy. By Sophie Vorrath Science informs us about the environmental cost of our global fossil fuel habit – the IPCC recently reported that CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and industrial processes contributed around 78 per cent of the total increase in greenhouse gas emissions between 1970 and 2010 – but what

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/05/01/fossil-fuel-subsidies-cost-2-trillion-according-imf/feed/ 1 Global Geothermal Market Is Growing http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/26/global-geothermal-market-growing/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/26/global-geothermal-market-growing/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2014 11:00:38 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=65934 Originally published on Green Building Elements. The following GEA release provides solid information about the geothermal market. New GEA Report Details Trends in Global Geothermal Market A new report from the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), released [this week] at the organization’s International Geothermal Showcase in Washington, D.C., reveals the international power market is booming, with a

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/26/global-geothermal-market-growing/feed/ 12 Kenya GDP Could Grow $45 Billion With Switch To Green Economy http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/22/kenya-gdp-growth-green-economy/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/22/kenya-gdp-growth-green-economy/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:50:58 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=65726 Kenya’s economy could be boosted by as much as $45 billion by the year 2030 with a switch to a ‘green’ economy, according to a new joint study from the UN Environment Programme and the Government of Kenya. The switch would also (of course) help to reduce pollution, improve air quality, improve energy/food security, and

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/22/kenya-gdp-growth-green-economy/feed/ 7 750 MW Of FiT-Approved Solar PV Projects In The Pipeline In Kenya http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/10/750-mw-fit-approved-solar-pv-projects-pipeline-kenya/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/10/750-mw-fit-approved-solar-pv-projects-pipeline-kenya/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:01:09 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=63622 There are currently around 750 megawatts (MW) worth of feed-in tariff (FiT) approved solar PV projects in the pipeline in Kenya, according to the country’s director of renewable energy. While that number includes many projects that are currently only in the feasibility study stage, there are a number of projects that are further along —

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/03/10/750-mw-fit-approved-solar-pv-projects-pipeline-kenya/feed/ 3 Wind Power Growth To Sharpen In Emerging Markets http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/28/wind-power-growth-sharpen-emerging-markets/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/28/wind-power-growth-sharpen-emerging-markets/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2014 14:40:48 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=61865 New research from Navigant research predicts that demand for renewable energy in Africa and the former Soviet Union, as well as hiccups across the developed world, will see wind power experience fastest growth in emerging markets. Several factors are hampering the growth of the market across the developed world, including austerity measures in a number

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/28/wind-power-growth-sharpen-emerging-markets/feed/ 2 Geothermal Energy In 2013: Expanding Global Growth http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/27/geothermal-energy-2013-expanding-global-growth/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/27/geothermal-energy-2013-expanding-global-growth/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2013 11:10:13 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=60595 Provided by the Geothermal Energy Association As the geothermal industry wraps up an exciting and challenging year, the sector has positioned itself to grow more by 2020 than ever before. “We are seeing new technology developments move forward and new projects being announced in every region of the world,” remarked Karl Gawell, Executive Director, Geothermal

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/27/geothermal-energy-2013-expanding-global-growth/feed/ 3 African Countries Win $330 Million For Climate Investment http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/02/african-countries-win-330m-climate-investment/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/02/african-countries-win-330m-climate-investment/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:10:16 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=59650 Originally published on Climate Progress. By Emily Atkin. Projects to help boost private investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable forests in six African countries have received $330 million in funding from the African Development Bank and the Climate Investment Funds, the AfDB announced Thursday. Ghana, Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mali,

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/02/african-countries-win-330m-climate-investment/feed/ 0 Panasonic Starts 100,000 Solar Lanterns Project http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/01/panasonic-starts-100000-solar-lanterns-project/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/01/panasonic-starts-100000-solar-lanterns-project/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2013 12:00:24 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=58473 Originally published on Ecopreneurist. For those living off the grid, either by choice or by default, having an affordable way to use the sun’s energy to provide light and power after dark can make a big difference in their lives, and a new solar lantern promises to deliver on both counts. The new solar LED lantern from

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/09/02/kenya-plans-to-build-wild-power-programme/feed/ 5 Chinese PV Manufacturers Refocus On Africa http://cleantechnica.com/2013/06/25/chinese-pv-manufacturers-refocus-on-africa/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/06/25/chinese-pv-manufacturers-refocus-on-africa/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2013 08:00:12 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=53199 Chinese photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers are having a hard time in Europe at the moment, facing looming anti-dumping duties set to thoroughly restrict their ability to expand their presence on the continent. Subsequently, according to China’s information service, Xinhuanet, Chinese PV panel manufacturers are looking to expand into Africa. Their first stop will be one of

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/06/25/chinese-pv-manufacturers-refocus-on-africa/feed/ 1 Panasonic To Donate 100,000 Solar Lanterns To Mark Its 100th Anniversary http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/16/panasonic-to-donate-100000-solar-lanterns-to-mark-its-100th-anniversary/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/16/panasonic-to-donate-100000-solar-lanterns-to-mark-its-100th-anniversary/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:45 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50711 Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has announced plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary by bringing light to the lives of the needy across several countries in Asia and Africa. The company will donate 100,000 solar lanterns in Asian and African countries to communities that lack access to electricity. The company donated 3,000 lanterns in Myanmar and

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/04/16/panasonic-to-donate-100000-solar-lanterns-to-mark-its-100th-anniversary/feed/ 1 Kenyan Ambassador To Speak At New York Geothermal Conference http://cleantechnica.com/2013/03/27/kenyan-ambassador-to-speak-at-new-york-geothermal-conference/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/03/27/kenyan-ambassador-to-speak-at-new-york-geothermal-conference/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:35:08 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=50090 Elkanah Odembo is Kenya’s ambassador to the United States. (Before taking on this role he worked in philanthropy and social responsibility). On April 11 in New York City at the U.S. and International Geothermal Energy Finance Forum he will be giving a speech about the importance of geothermal development in Kenya. By 2030, there could

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/03/27/kenyan-ambassador-to-speak-at-new-york-geothermal-conference/feed/ 2 450 Geothermal Projects In Development http://cleantechnica.com/2013/03/04/450-geothermal-projects-under-construction/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/03/04/450-geothermal-projects-under-construction/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:17:05 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=49097 According to Pike Research there are about 450 geothermal projects being developed around the world with a total estimated capacity of 18 GW. Sixty-four countries have geothermal projects scheduled for development, compared with just about thirty several years ago. An estimated 90% of the projects are conventional geothermal, which uses steam or hot water close

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