Energy News of the Week (Oct.12-18, 2014)
2020/12/22
< Asia >
Accelerating Asia's clean energy revolution
eco-business.com-Oct 14, 2014
To what extent can renewable power meet Asia's need for abundant, affordable and sustainable energy?
Asia-Pacific Report: Japan's energy crisis ? so far the fix is LNG
Vancouver Sun-Oct 15, 2014
The energy reality in Japan today tends to smack you in the face as soon as you get there ? or, more accurately, drip down your face.
< North America >
Can solar bonds transform America's energy infrastructure?
Fortune-Oct 17, 2014
SolarCity has turned to the everyday investor in a $200 million solar bond offering designed to do more than just raise capital.
< South America >
Oil Bust Has Brazil in Deep Water
Bloomberg View-Oct 17, 2014
No one was exactly popping champagne corks at Petroleo Brasileiro SA this week. But you could just about hear the chorus of relief over falling oil prices sweep the Brazilian oil major's honeycomb office tower in Rio de Janeiro.
< Africa >
Q&A - Bittersweet Outlook for Africa's Energy Future
AllAfrica.com--Oct 17, 2014
Nearly one billion people will have access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2040, but projected population growth means that 300 million people will remain in the dark, a new report finds.
< Europe >
EU climate chief says energy, climate deal next week 'feasible'
Reuters UK-Oct 16, 2014
EU leaders are likely to agree a new decade of climate and energy policy next week despite the "legitimate concerns" of several nations, Europe's climate boss said on Thursday.
< Australia >
South Australia Achieves 100% Renewable Energy For A Whole Working Day
CleanTechnica-Oct 13, 2014
There have been several instances in recent months when wind energy has accounted for all, or nearly all, electricity demand in South Australia.