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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

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

Trend to renewable energy -a new world order in investment

Renewable energy finds many takers; vies with fossil fuel: Exim Bank Announcement Business Standard,  February 18, 2011The new world order in the age of energy security is projected to be renewable, shows a trend Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | India, renewable | Leave a comment

Scotland’s farmers to benefit financially from community renewable energy

The money will go into the government’s existing Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme Loan Fund, which, from April, will be opened up to farmers and land managers for the first time.

Funding boost for Scottish renewables -Farmers Weekly, Paul Spackman  18 February 2011 Development of renewable energy schemes in rural Scotland has been boosted by £2.4m of funding from the Scottish Government. Continue reading →

February 19, 2011 Posted by | decentralised, UK | Leave a comment

Community wind can be a winner for UK’s local utilities

Why Community Wind Should Be Part of a Utility’s Portfolio, Renewable Energy World, By Cynthia Crooks, February 16, 2011 The clock is ticking. The production tax credit for renewable energy is set to expire at the end of 2012, which means that to take advantage of the incentive a project has to be “commercially operable” by that time. Since it can take two years or longer for a wind farm to be up and running, utilities that don’t already have a project in development should be thinking about initiating one, and fast. But in their rush, utilities should not overlook the additional benefits in speed and local good will that can be had through Community Wind. Continue reading →

February 18, 2011 Posted by | decentralised, UK | Leave a comment

Local Councils in UK can profit from renewable energy

Produced by the think-tank the New Local Government Network (NLGN), the study suggests tapping into the subsidies made available for green energy developments could hold part of t

Green energy ‘could unlock £12bn in cash for local councils Low Carbon Economy,  2/17/2011 Renewable energy generation could potentially unlock £12 billion of cash for local councils over the next 20 years, a new report suggests. Continue reading →

February 17, 2011 Posted by | renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Renewable energy program to continue in Colorado

Colo. renewable energy rules survive GOP offensive –  Bloomberg,  12 Feb 2011, DENVERColorado Democrats slammed the door Wednesday on Republican plans to undo clean-energy policies adopted in recent years.A Democrat-controlled Senate committee narrowly rejected three Republican proposals to lower consumer utility bills.Democrats said they sympathized with residents paying steeper power bills but insisted the proposed changes would be short-sighted……
The hearing dealt a blow to Republican campaign promises to try rolling back Colorado’s turn toward clean energy in recent years….
Sen. Bob Bacon, D-Fort Collins, said he could not support changes that wouldn’t confront the prospect of irreversible climate change.

“What is the stewardship of this generation at this time to make sure that doesn’t happen?” Bacon asked. Colo. renewable energy rules survive GOP offensive – BusinessWeek

February 12, 2011 Posted by | politics, renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Renewable energy more economically viable for India

“Developing indigenous renewable energy sources, which have low marginal costs of generation, are more economically viable in the long run,” the study –Potential of Renewable Energy in India — said…….

India can generate 68,000 MW power from renewable sources: WB,  The Economic Times, 11 Feb, 2011, NEW DELHI: The World Bank today said 68,000 MW of power costing less than Rs 6 per unit can be generated from renewable energy sources, which can play an important role in increasing India’s energy security. Continue reading →

February 12, 2011 Posted by | India, renewable | 1 Comment

Two-faced Huhne throws UK’s energy policy into a turmoil

Only two weeks ago Huhne took part in a photo-op at Sharp’s solar factory in north Wales, celebrating the announcement of a doubling of production and creation of another 300 jobs on the back of Fits. He said: “This is excellent news for the solar industry and for Sharp, which shows that green growth is a vital part of our economic recovery”. He didn’t mention then he was thinking of cutting the legs out from under the scheme.

(UK) Government’s dithering over feed-in tariffs jeopardises renewables sector Early review threatens scheme’s hard-won successes in creating thousands of jobs and rolling out new technologies guardian.co.uk, Huw Irranca-Davies Thursday 10 February 2011 Chris Huhne’s shock announcement on Monday of an early review of feed-in tariffs (Fits) after just 10 months jeopardises green jobs and economic growth in the key sector of small-scale renewable energy. Continue reading →

February 11, 2011 Posted by | politics, renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Renewable energy cheapest for drought stricken Chile

 "Renewable energies require a greater investment but they
have low production costs," said Mabel Weber, an energy analyst
with Banchile Investments. "The more prices rise, the more
viable alternative energies look."...Energy prices have nearly tripled in five years, leading


companies to covet the cost stability offered by wind, solar
and geothermal power......

Costly Chile power may jolt renewable energy Feb 10, 2011  By Brad Haynes OVALLE, Chile, Feb 10 (Reuters) – A long drought has dried up hydroelectric power production in Chile, sending electricity costs soaring and making renewable power sources like wind, solar and geothermal more attractive, Continue reading →

February 11, 2011 Posted by | renewable, SOUTH AMERICA | 1 Comment

USA Republicans out to destroy action on climate change

tax breaks for the oil industry appear secure, despite Obama’s expected proposal to cut them, Salisbury said. Obama previously has proposed ending the tax breaks to pay for clean-energy programs. Salisbury said the idea will not withstand opposition from Republicans and Democrats from oil-rich states. Meanwhile, Republicans proposed cutting billions from the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency.

GOP proposed cuts hit renewables, protect fossils – Bloomberg, 11 Feb 2011, WASHINGTON (AP) — Proposals from Republican lawmakers could limit funding for clean energy projects while protecting the profits of fossil fuel companies, an analyst said. Continue reading →

February 11, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

National transformation to renewable energy – Spain and Portugal

Spain has grown from using just two percent wind and solar power to almost 20 percent in a decade…..Portugal has demonstrated an even more remarkable transformation in the last five or so years. In 2004, Portugal had just two percent wind and solar, but by the end of 2009 (the latest year for which data are available) this had risen to over fifteen percent!…….
feed-in tariff laws prompted the booms in Spain and Portugal

Spain and Portugal Lead the Way on Renewable Energy Transformation, Renewable Energy World, By Tam Hunt, February 7, 2011 Rapid energy transformation at the national level is possible. Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by | EUROPE, renewable, Spain | Leave a comment

UK govt may cut prices for renewable energy feed in tariffs

The county of Cornwall in southwest England said it anticipated a “gold rush” that could lead to 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) of investment in England’s poorest region.

U.K. Signals It May Cut Prices Paid for Renewable Energy Sources February 07, 2011,  By Alex MoralesFeb. 7 (Bloomberg) –– The U.K. government signaled it may cut the prices paid for electricity from renewable energy sources, saying it began a “comprehensive review” of feed-in tariffs introduced last year. Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by | renewable, UK | 2 Comments

UK Energy Minister Huhne two faced on renewable energy

Critics said Mr Huhne’s announcement would create more uncertainty for investors at a time when the government should be encouraging the expansion of solar power to meet the UK’s renewable energy targets.

Huhne accused of green energy confusion, FT.com / UK, By David Blair,  February 7 2011 Chris Huhne, the energy and climate change secretary, has announced a “comprehensive review” of the tariff system designed to encourage solar power, sparking accusations that he is creating more “uncertainty” for the renewable energy sector…… Continue reading →

February 8, 2011 Posted by | politics, renewable, UK | 1 Comment

9,200 green collar jobs in wind energy, UK

Highlighting the growth of renewable energy in the UK – both at onshore and offshore wind energy sites and domestic installations – the number of jobs increased to around 9,200 last year.

Wind power industry employment grows 91%, Energy Saving Trust, by Emily Thomas, 03 February 2011, Employment in the wind power industry has surged 91 per cent in the past three years, according to figures from a study by RenewableUK and the EU Sector Skills Council for the Power Sector.

Highlighting the growth of renewable energy in the UK – both at onshore and offshore wind energy sites and domestic installations – the number of jobs increased to around 9,200 last year. In 2007 there were just 4,800 jobs in the industry.Including tidal power and small-scale wind turbines, there are around 10,800 people employed in the UK’s energy industry.

Maria McCaffery, chief executive of the lobby group, told Bloomberg: “The growth in these technologies as well as small wind systems and marine is set not just to continue but accelerate, further driving employment.”

Reports suggest that as more homeowners sign up to the government’s Green Deal and install wind turbines in their property, this will boost the number of installation and manufacturing jobs to cope with demand.

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February 4, 2011 Posted by | employment, renewable, UK | Leave a comment

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