The Central American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama may not be household names in the solar energy game, but if the latest forecasts from market research company IHS Technology are to be believed, that might soon change. Total capacity for the six countries currently stands at … [continued]
A plentiful supply of renewable resources, and a need for a more economical approach to power generation, is fueling strong momentum in clean energy investment in Mexico and the six main countries of Central America, says a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. In fact, Mexico is already on … [continued]
As part of its plan to provide climate aid to the developing world, Japan has expanded the support it provides to the Caribbean countries.
This home is so beautiful, and looks so comfortable. Want. It. Now… Originally published on Planetsave. On a large organic mango farm, far into the countryside of northeastern Thailand, Steve Areen built a little house under a dome for under $10K. Enjoy the video tour below! Once a teacher in … [continued]
Originally published on Ecopreneurist. In the green blogosphere, we’re rather bullish on cleantech and renewable energy, and it’s no secret we’re in favor of electric cars and hybrids, but let’s face it, we’re not all going to be able to run out and put money down on big ticket items to live … [continued]
Originally published on Rocky Mountain Institute. By Laurie Guevara-Stone. Forty years ago Sabana Grande, a small community in northern Nicaragua, was ravaged by war. Now you will find people sitting under solar-powered lights, eating solar-cooked chicken, and drinking smoothies made by a bicycle-powered blender. Sabana Grande (pop. 2,000), in the … [continued]
Originally published on Mosaic. By Aven Satre-Meloy.
Following up on my “Top Wind Power Countries In The World Per Capita” rankings and article, below are “Top Wind Power Countries In The World Per GDP” rankings for total installed wind power at the end of 2012 as well as newly installed wind power during the year 2012. Top … [continued]
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) recently published its final update of 2012 global wind power installation numbers. As such, I am now able to update my “Top Wind Power Countries” lists. If you’ve been a CleanTechnica reader for awhile, you know that I’m all about looking at relative rankings … [continued]
In partnership with the INCAE Business School, the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), and the Energy and Environment Partnership with Central America (EEP), the Worldwatch Institute has published a “roadmap of roadmaps” for renewable energy in Central America. Check out the news below. Washington, D.C.—Nearly 22 percent of the world’s electricity … [continued]
