Energy News of the Week (Jul.7-13, 2014)
2019/11/10
< Asia >
China Energy Needs and Economic Growth
Energy Collective-Jul 9, 2014
In 1997, the Kyoto Protocol was signed. This was to usher in an era where the planet was to tackle climate change, and we were to see an energy transition from dirty, polluting fossil fuels to their low-carbon alternatives.
In the Wake of Fukushima: What Role for Nuclear Power in Japan?
Center for Research on Globalization-Jul 8, 2014
The direction Japan is headed ? essentially cutting the baby in half ? will solve neither the economic nor environmental challenges Japan faces in securing its energy supply, nor will it satisfy the anti-nuclear majority or pro-nuclear business groups.
< North America >
ACC Study: Waste to Energy Could Meet 12% of U.S. Electrical Demand
Waste Management World-by Ben Messenger-Jul 11, 2014
The U.S. could power 14 million homes and heat a further 10 million if it moved from landfill to waste to energy, according to a new study published by the American Chemistry Council (ACC).
< South America >
Brazil - Samba Energy
OilVoice-Jul 10, 2014
In Brazil (2013), 29% of all energy consumed and 69% of electricity consumed came from hydroelectric power. Biofuel and other renewables contributed a further 10% to renewable energy consumption bringing the renewables total to 39% making Brazil one of the world leaders in renewable energy.
< Africa >
A Clean Energy Startup to Watch in 2014
ESI Africa-Jul 10, 2014
Based in the Silicon Valley Fenix International aims to service developing countries who have limited electricity access in both their homes and businesses.
< Europe >
Pollution permits to gain 28pc as EU cuts glut
The Malay Mail Online-Jul 12, 2014
Carbon allowances will climb 28 per cent to ?7.50 (RM32.52) a metric ton by December after jumping 18 per cent in the first six months of the year, according to the median of 11 estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
< Australia >
Why the renewable target should be ramped up, not cut
Phys.Org - Jul 11, 2014?
Based upon the government's own projections for future gas and carbon prices, technology costs and demand, our modelling suggests that a renewable penetration of around 65%-75% in 2030 might actually offer the lowest overall industry costs and cost risks.