Energy News of the Week (Jun.30-Jul.6, 2014)
2020/12/22
< Asia >
Are We Close to Peak Coal in China?
Greentech Media-2014/07/04
Last year, renewable energy made up nearly 70 percent of new electric generation capacity additions in China. That figure would be more impressive if coal wasn’t the reigning supreme leader of China's energy landscape. It currently accounts for about 65 percent of the country’s energy mix.
The Summer of Japan's Energy Discontent
the Diplomat-2014/07/01
As the future of nuclear power seems more uncertain, and Japan’s population shrinks, these companies will have to expand into foreign markets (much like Japanese auto makers) in order to remain profitable.
< North America >
How Did US Renewable Energy Policy Get So Off Track?
CleanTechnica-2014/07/04
In 1978 a monumental multi-departmental study was submitted to President Carter concluding that “solar energy could make a significant contribution to U.S. energy supply by the end of this century”.
< South America >
Brazil chases seventh heaven
reNews-2014/07/04
Brazilian development bank BNDES has approved finance totalling R$557m for seven new wind farms with a total installed capacity of 195.6MW.
< Africa >
Clean Energy Most Cost-Effective
AllAfrica.com-2014/07/01
"From off-grid LED lighting to 'Skinny Grids,' we can now provide energy access with a fraction of the amount of power we used to need.
< Europe >
EU energy chief tells Germany to keep options open on fracking
Reuters UK-2014/07/05
Europe could eventually get a tenth of its power needs via shale gas fracking, if it can overcome reservations such as those voiced in recommendations from two German cabinet ministers, the European Union's energy commissioner was quoted as saying.
< Australia >
Australia's Disruptive Energy Revolution Defined
Energy Collective-2014/07/05
Wind energy accounts for a little more than a quarter, and there has been a small amount of hydro. Around 70 per cent of increased capacity has come from coal, combined cycle gas plants and peaking gas plants.