A recent report has shown that remote microgrids are likely to play a crucial role in the surging appetite for power as the developing world requires more and more energy with the expected increases in population and raise in living standards among the chronically poor. The demand for energy … [continued]
A new report from an advisory group in the Middle East suggests renewable energy generation linked to cell phone tower companies is expected to increase over the next few years in the region. According to the Arab Advisors Group, a quarter of cellular operators are expected to provide 590 renewable … [continued]
First, here’s a great video of a cool COMET-ME (Community, Energy, and Technology in the Middle East) homemade wind turbine: Reportedly, COMET-ME “has been building and installing homemade wind turbines and solar panels as a way to provide safe, sustainable electricity to war-torn Palestine.” But Will Bates of 350.org notes … [continued]
Ernst & Young released its quarterly Country Attractiveness Indices report (CAI) for renewable energy today. There are some quite interesting observations regarding the state of and projections for renewable energy (and specific renewable energy sectors) within the report, but the ranking of the top countries in the index remains the same: … [continued]
Andrew wrote a few weeks ago on Saudi Arabia perhaps becoming the next solar hotspot, and we’ve written a few pieces recently on big projects or ideas for projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A new analysis by the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA) and sponsored by international consultancy firm PwC contends that we may just be getting started with such stories, as solar photovoltaic (PV) power is now “cost competitive” with conventional fossil-fuel-based electricity generation (not even taking into account massive externalities).
Some more top cleantech stories from around, to kick off the week:
If you haven’t heard of Desertec yet, it’s about time you did. Desertec is a half-a-trillion-dollar renewable energy project (yes, I said trillion) planned for Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. We’ve written about it several times over the years. If built, it is projected to produce 15-20% of … [continued]
High-Speed Rail (HSR) attracts a lot of positive attention because of its speed, of course. But is this speed only about saving time and having fun? No. It is about expanding economic competitiveness and improving social cohesion as well. Research from Europe shows that we can praise HSR for doing … [continued]
China is clearly taking the lead on high-speed rail, but it is not satisfied just to have it within its own country. It wants a straight connection to Europe on high-speed rail now. It might seem like a pipe dream if it weren’t for the fact that China is … [continued]
[social_buttons] A London-based green investment firm, Earth Capital Partners (ECP), aiming to create a €750 million ($1 billion) renewable energy fund, announced this last week that it had reached its first round fund-raising target. By November 2010, it hopes to reach its total goal of €750 million. The company is … [continued]
