Energy News of the Week (Aug.24-30, 2014)
2019/03/10
< Asia >
Renewable energy capacity grows at fastest ever pace
The Guardian-Aug 28, 2014
Wind, solar and other renewable power capacity grew at its strongest ever pace last year and now produces 22% of the world's electricity, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday in a new report.
Fukushima nuclear crisis estimated to cost \11 trillion: study
The Japan Times-Aug 26, 2014
The Fukushima nuclear accident will cost an estimated \11.08 trillion, almost double the government projection made at the end of 2011, according to a recent study by Japanese college professors.
< North America >
Coal Exports and Asia Energy Use and Emissions
Energy Collective-Aug 29, 2014
With US natural gas production growth and subsequent natural gas price declines coal has been backed out of the power generation fuel mix to some extent.
< South America >
Brazil presidential candidate Silva would put a price on carbon
Reuters Africa-Aug 29, 2014
Brazilian presidential candidate Marina Silva plans to put a price on greenhouse gas emissions and implement a national carbon market if elected, according to policy proposals released on Friday.
< Africa >
Affordable solar energy system for Africa raises ￡113,000 on Crowdcube
Startups.co.uk-Aug 27, 2014
A start-up that has developed an affordable solar energy system targeted at African households without electricity today completed a pitch on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, raising a total of ￡113,000.
< Europe >
EU to ban high-energy hair dryers, smartphones and kettles
Telegraph.co.uk-Aug 28, 2014
The European Union is considering pulling the plug on high-wattage hair dryers, lawn mowers and electric kettles in a follow up to its controversial ban on powerful vacuum cleaners.
< Australia >
Costs of Australia's renewable energy target 'not justifiable': review
Sydney Morning Herald-Aug 28, 2014
Tony Abbott has been given cover to break an election promise not to touch Australia's renewable energy target after his hand-picked review panel recommended the scheme be dramatically cut back.