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Renewable energy can replace Germany’s nuclear power

German Green Industries Say Can Fill Nuclear Gaps Planet Ark 17-Mar-11 GERMANY Vera Eckert German renewable industry lobby BEE said on Wednesday it would be able to supply 47 percent of German power requirements by 2020, joining a debate on how to replace nuclear generation capacity. Continue reading →

March 18, 2011 Posted by | Germany, renewable | 1 Comment

Wind power more economic than nuclear

Generating energy from wind turbines at sea would be cheaper than building new atomic power plants, Europe’s climate chief has said, in the latest challenge to the crisis-stricken nuclear industry.

Wind power cheaper than nuclear, says EU climate chief , Connie Hedegaard says declining cost of offshore wind energy makes it genuine alternative to crisis-hit nuclear industry Fiona Harvey in Brussels and Terry Macalister * guardian.co.uk,  17 March 2011 Continue reading →

March 18, 2011 Posted by | EUROPE, renewable | Leave a comment

Rising revenues from renewable energy in USA

In 2015, the report asserts that projections will grow to US$87.3bn, capturing 21.8pc with a 7.7pc compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for revenues from renewable electricity generation…..

2010 revenues generated by renewable energy – US$60.2bn in the US, siliconrepublic.com, Carmel Doyle, 10 March 11,  “…..With renewable energy projected to increase by 40.4pc between now and 2015 in the US, Continue reading →

March 11, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Wind, solar, race ahead – so WHAT “nuclear reaissance” is happening?

Ontario government…  investing in 40 additional wind and solar energy projects

it’s interesting to compare the global figures for how much nuclear, wind and solar power have been added over the last few years during what has been billed as a “nuclear renaissance.”

(Canada) Wind and solar power are leaving nuclear in the dust | Greenpeace International, 9 March 11, Keith Stewart, We often hear that wind and solar power are nice, but they can’t deliver the power that we need. So there were probably a few raised eyebrows last week when I was quoted (here and here) saying that “Wind and solar energy are the new Niagara Falls, as they can do a similar job of replacing polluting power from coal or nuclear plants to power a prosperous Ontario in the twenty-first century.” Continue reading →

March 10, 2011 Posted by | Canada, renewable | Leave a comment

European Union to save 10 billion Euro annually, through Renewable Energy

Nine countries (the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, Lithuania, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, and Sweden) currently expect to exceed their 2020 targets, and could therefore have a surplus available…..preliminary estimates indicate that across the economic bloc such measures could lead to 10 billion Euro in annual savings.  Image at left from Renewable Energy | Climatico

EU likely to meet 2020 renewable energy policy goals, London, England –— ESI-AFRICA.COM — 07 March 2011 – Latest figures on the progress of renewable energy in the European Union (EU) show that its 2020 renewable energy policy goals are likely to be met and exceeded, Continue reading →

March 8, 2011 Posted by | EUROPE, renewable | Leave a comment

Investor owned utilities increasing renewable energy in California

in aggregate, the investor-owned utilities (IOU) s will reach 20% of grid-connected renewable energy.before the end of 2012…..

CPUC Report Shows Good Progress In California’s Renewable Energy Deployment, SolarIndustryMag.com  07 March 2011 The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) says its most recent compliance reports suggest that the state’s three largest investor-owned utilities (IOUs) have continued to increase their share of grid-connected renewable energy. Continue reading →

March 8, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Missouri needs renewable energy credits from local area

Investments in homegrown renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and biomass can help stimulate the economy by redirecting funds into local economic development — funds that would otherwise leave the state.And the good news: This is already happening…….

Repeal of SCR1 would help producers of homegrown clean energy | Springfield News-Leader , 6 March 11, Missouri and other states across the country are realizing economic benefits by investing in local, renewable energy sources. Continue reading →

March 7, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Renewable energy giving financial security to U.S. farmers

The money saved by farmers with renewable energy was cheering too. Farmers in nearly every state reported savings on their utility bills. The savings were especially noticeable in New York, where, utility bill savings reported by respondents topped $5,000 for 2009.

Farmers Adding Much More Renewable Power Than Expected – CleanTechnica: Susan Kraemer 4 March 11, According to a new census from the USDA, farmers are reducing their costs by embracing renewable energy to power their operations in very unexpectedly big way. The use of renewable sources focused just on the use of solar panels, wind turbines, and methane digesters. Continue reading →

March 5, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Jamaica aims for renewable energy and energy efficiency

According to the PCJ, the seminars seek to foster behaviour change in energy use, encourage conservation measures, and support the increased adoption of energy efficient products and building practices….

Development of renewable energy sources top priority – Broderick, Jamaica Information Service, 4 March 11, Minister of State in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Hon. Laurence Broderick has reiterated the government’s thrust towards the further development of renewable energy sources, while it also focuses on demand reduction……. Continue reading →

March 5, 2011 Posted by | OCEANIA, renewable | Leave a comment

Renewable energy success makes Germany a magnet for green business

“With record demand every year in Germany and growing markets across Europe, it’s not surprising that many of the world’s biggest solar and wind players are located here,”

Germany Achieves 17% Renewable Energy Sourced Electricity : Renewable Energy News 3 March 11, Renewable energy sourced electricity in German homes exceeded 17 percent in 2010 and solar installations doubled reports Germany Trade & Invest. Germany’s solar market continues to be the biggest in the world, with new solar power systems installed in 2010 amounting to a staggering 7 GW and representing nearly half the world market.  Continue reading →

March 4, 2011 Posted by | Germany, renewable | Leave a comment

At last – a Clean Energy Fund that honestly IS CLEAN

George Soros, Cathy Zoi Join New Clean Energy Fund, Reuters,  By SustainableBusiness.com at SustainableBusiness.com Feb 28, 2011 A private equity firm announced it will launch a new clean energy fund in collaboration with billionaire George Soros and Cathy Zoi, who recently resigned as the Obama administration’s assistant secretary for energy efficiency and  renewable energy. Continue reading →

March 1, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Farmers benefiting financially from renewable energy

The survey results also show an economic upside to producing energy on the farm. Farmers in nearly every state reported savings on their utility bills. The savings were especially noticeable in New York, where utility bill savings reported by respondents topped $5,000 for 2009……..

On-farm renewable energy production shows growth, Hawaii 247.com, 28 Feb 2011, The number of solar panels, wind turbines and methane digesters on America’s farms and ranches has increased significantly over the past decade and there are now 8,569 operations producing their own renewable energy, according to the results of the 2009 On-Farm Renewable Energy Production Survey. Continue reading →

March 1, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Middle East revolutions ushering in a new chapter for renewable energy?

Initiatives such as Desertec offer a possibility for how the international community might start a new energy chapter with the Middle East, one that provides a renewable energy source, creates jobs, and increases potable water.

Renewable Energy and the Middle East Revolutions, corporate social responsibility – Forbes. Feb. 22 2011 – by Avril David As protesters across the Middle East continue their fight for democracy and liberation, speculators have drawn attention to the inevitable impact of this instability and change on the oil and gas sector, in oil price spikes. Looking at these two trends—calls for democratic empowerment and spiking oil prices—it seems that we could be nearing the time for seriously putting the renewable energy discussion (and renewable energy partnerships) back on the table. Continue reading →

February 25, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, renewable | Leave a comment

Nuclear no solution to energy shortage – far from it!

It turns out that uranium, the fuel needed to make nuclear power, is completely dependent on oil for the very heavy duty machinery needed for extracting the annual supplies of uranium needed….Uranium depletion is one issue. But the amount of fossil energy fuel needed to extract and then refine the uranium is even more reason that nuclear power will prove unsustainable in freeing the world from fossil fuels.

Nuclear Power Continues World Dependence on Middle East Oil | Green Prophet, 21 Feb 2011, Out of the frying pan…In its haste to free itself from oil-powered electricity, during the Arab oil shocks of the ”70s, France switched to nuclear energy. It had been vulnerable in its dependence on the Middle East, and moved to nuclear to free itself of the risk from more oil shocks. Since then, it has been the poster child nation for nuclear energy, getting almost 80% of its electricity from nuclear power. It must be in good shape to weather the bumpy exit from the oil age, right?

Wrong. Continue reading →

February 22, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, ENERGY | Leave a comment

Nevada could become exporter of renewable energy

what will it take for Nevada’s renewable-energy sector to take off, and could 2011 be the banner year green-power advocates have been waiting for?….Building on the state’s renewable-energy resources will also generate jobs and position Nevada as an important exporter of an important future power source,

Nevada’s choice: Use natural resources to go green or perish By Jennifer Robison LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Feb. 20, 2011With its brilliant sunshine, whipping winds, geothermal hot spots and vast tracts of empty land, Nevada has long held promise as a potential center of green power. Continue reading →

February 20, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

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