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Abu Dhabi has a bet each way: nuclear and renewables

Nuclear, Thermonuclear Sins, and Infrastructure: A Day at the World Future Energy Summit Nuclear, Greentech Media Michael Kanellos 18 Jan 2010 A Day at the World Future Energy SummitIt’s like Spring Break for Big Wigs -“………….The United Arab Emirates likes nuclear. “Hydrocarbons will play a role. Renewables will play a critical role and nuclear energy for some time until renewable energy is able to get to the point where it is economical and can scale will play a role,” said Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, the sprawling alternative energy/education/urban planning project launched by Abu Dhabi said during a presentation yesterday evening. Continue reading →

January 20, 2010 Posted by | ENERGY, MIDDLE EAST | , | Leave a comment

Middle East countries join IRENA, plan to lead in renewables

the energy of the future is not the energy of the past: the sun and wind, hydro and geothermal sources know no geographical boundaries and are within reach of us all.

Middle East Plan to be Leader in Renewable Energy The Energy Collective 20 Jan 2010 Away from international headlines, Saudi Arabia, the world’s leading oil producer and exporter, took a significant step towards cleaner and greenery energy this week with the announcement that it would join IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency. Continue reading →

January 20, 2010 Posted by | climate change, MIDDLE EAST, renewable | , , , | Leave a comment

Huge attendance at global renewable energy summit

3,000 delegates attend Future Energy Summit TradeArabia Abu Dhabi: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 “The World Future Energy Summit, hosted by Masdar, opened today in Abu Dhabi. Energy experts from all over the wold are taking part in the summit. …….The World Future Energy Summit, a global collaborative platform, promoting innovation and investment opportunities in renewable energy and the environment, Continue reading →

January 19, 2010 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | , , , | Leave a comment

Boost for International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

UAE declares support for Irena’s renewable energy measures Gulf News 18 Jan 2010 The message the UAE wants to convey, being a major oil producer and host of Irena, is that “we can’t rely on the energy of the past to make prosperity in the future”, said Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Continue reading →

January 18, 2010 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, renewable | , , , | Leave a comment

Sheikha Fatima speaks for women, on renewable energy

“If we do not take care to identify and to use alternative, renewable sources of energy, then the future for our long term development will be bleak indeed.”

Women are committed to development of renewable energy WAM Emirates News Agency :Sheikha Fatima symposium on ”Women and Renewable Energy: Future Alternatives ” in Abu Dhabi 16 Jan 2010
The event was hosted by the GWU under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima.
”The development of renewable energy is something that concerns us all. I believe that it is an issue to which all women, concerned about the future of their children, should be firmly committed”, Sheikha Fatima added. Continue reading →

January 15, 2010 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, renewable | , , , | Leave a comment

Nuclear’s hidden costs, while renewable energy is feasible

Research that is reviewed in the November issue of Scientific American shows that renewables can meet 100 per cent of the world’s energy needs (not just electricity) and that it is technically feasible to do it by 2030.

(USA) Subsidies disguise the real cost of nuclear power FT.com January 12 2010   Dr Gerry Wolff.The real cost of nuclear power is disguised by several subsidies. Without those subsidies, the price of nuclear electricity would rise to a level that would make it deeply unattractive to investors. Continue reading →

January 13, 2010 Posted by | 2 WORLD, climate change, renewable | , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Renewable energy companies don’t have to be Big

one of the goals — and strengths — of renewable energy is its diversity and the ability to distribute its production, Adler said. “The nature of the technology doesn’t require the kind of scale and vertical integration [of oil companies],”

When Will Renewable Energy Companies Overtake Traditional Energy Companies? Renewable Energy World by Jennifer Kho, 9 Jan 2010 California, United States Renewable energy has got buzz, growth and growing government support. But it’s no secret that it still makes up a small portion of the overall energy mix. As interest in renewables increases, the question has begun coming up more and more often: When will renewable energy companies catch up to conventional energy companies? That is, when will we see an Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp. or ConocoPhilips of renewables?………. Continue reading →

January 8, 2010 Posted by | renewable, USA | , , | Leave a comment

USA’s renewable energy future

Perhaps the biggest impediment for the US – and indeed for Australia – comes in reversing many of the subsidies for fossil fuels that are infused throughout the tax system and getting politicians to impose a cost on carbon emissions.

In the wind: America’s drive towards clean technology Sydney Morning Herald ANNE DAVIES, WASHINGTONJ anuary 9, 2010 “…..Barack Obama, facing the steepest downturn since FDR’s time, wants to transform America into a green machine, a nation that leads the world in technology and manufacturing of solar panels, wind turbines, electric cars, technologies to make the electricity grid more efficient and long-life batteries Continue reading →

January 8, 2010 Posted by | climate change, renewable, USA | , , , | Leave a comment

Europe’s plan for 20% renewable energy by 2020

Europe’s Ambitious ‘Green Grid’ Plan.  To boost new energy sources such as wind, solar, and tidal, nine countries will link up producers through a C30 billion smart grid under the North Sea, Business Week 7 Jan 2010 By Valentina Pop

Nine north-western European countries are planning a giant underwater energy grid in the North Sea linked to wind farms, tidal power stations and hydroelectric plants. Continue reading →

January 8, 2010 Posted by | climate change, EUROPE, renewable | , , | Leave a comment

Scotland moves to get half its energy from renewables

already 50 renewable energy projects scheduled that would be able to generate 4.2 gigawatts in the north of Scotland, which meets “two-thirds of peak Scottish demand”.

Scottish power upgrade for renewable energy approved Low Carbon Economy.com 07/01/2010 A power line stretching across 220km of the Highlands has been approved by the Scottish minister for energy.

The controversial Beauly to Denny line is essential for harnessing up to half of Scotland’s energy from renewable sources, according to minister Jim Mather. Continue reading →

January 8, 2010 Posted by | renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Renewable energy super-grid for Europe

Europe plans massive North Sea grid for renewable energy DW World by Holly Fox Energy  05.01.2010

It’s set to be the biggest transnational power network of its kind. Europe is planning a massive electricity grid to run under the North Sea, connecting different EU countries with each other as well as to clean power…….. Continue reading →

January 6, 2010 Posted by | EUROPE, renewable | , | Leave a comment

Wind farms to create thousands of jobs

Wind Farms Could Create Thousands of New Neb. Jobs Report: Up to 40,000 new Nebraska jobs over next 2 decades if more wind farms built in state

abc NEWS/Money By NATE JENKINS Associated Press Writer
LINCOLN, Neb. January 4, 2010 (AP) Continue reading →

January 5, 2010 Posted by | climate change, renewable, USA | , , , | Leave a comment

Wind energy industry booming world-wide

China, EU, Turkey Ramp Up Wind Energy · Environmental Leader  January 4, 2010 As China positions itself as the number three global provider in wind energy, the European Union, including the UK, and Turkey are making plans to ramp up their renewable energy efforts in 2010.China has become the third largest global wind energy provider in 2009, reaching 20 gigawatts (GW) of capacity, according to the official New China press agency, reports Instal Biz. Continue reading →

January 5, 2010 Posted by | 2 WORLD, climate change, renewable | , , | Leave a comment

Contrary to those pro-nuclear lies, Renewable energy can power the world

There Is Plenty Renewable Energy to Fight Global Warming | AlterNetTHE HUFFINGTON POST by Jurriaan Kamp 31 Dec 09 The shift from our current fossil fuel based economies to sustainable renewable energy economies is usually presented as a great challenge. That is also the message coming from the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. Oil companies tell us that it can be done but that we need decades to get there. The numbers tell a bit of a different story.

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December 31, 2009 Posted by | 2 WORLD, climate change, renewable | , , , , , | Leave a comment

China rules increased use of renewable energy

China Pushes Use of Clean Energy The Wall Street Journal by Shai Oster 29 Dec 09
BEIJING — China announced new regulations to increase the use of renewable energy such as wind and hydropower by forcing electricity grid operators to prioritize their use, in an effort by the world’s top greenhouse-gas emitter to reduce its reliance on coal. Continue reading →

December 27, 2009 Posted by | China, renewable | , , | Leave a comment

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