Energy News of the Week (Oct.26-Nov.1, 2014)
2020/12/22
< Asia >
China, India set pace in global clean energy growth
RTCC-Oct 28, 2014
Emerging markets overtake rich countries in race to install wind, solar and other renewable energy sources
Can Japan's feed-in tariff continue to promote growth in renewable energy?
East Asia Forum-Oct 31, 2014
The effects of Japan’s feed-in tariff (FIT) for renewable energy have been impressive. Since 2011, Japan has seen a massive expansion of solar photovoltaics (PV).
< North America >
The United States of Energy: America's Power Obsession
Breaking Energy-Oct 30, 2014
Movoto, a real estate agency blog offering details about moving to and living in various cities has compiled a series of comprehensive lists on the location of power plants within the United States.
< South America >
Election-year water crisis taking a toll on Brazil's economy
Reuters-Oct 31, 2014
After a grueling election campaign in which officials faced fierce criticism for downplaying the effects of a year-long drought, Brazil's most populous state is finally coming to terms with an uncomfortable reality: it is running out of water.
< Africa >
South Africa's Surging Clean Energy Sector
Ventures Africa-Oct 30, 2014
The UK Department for International Development (DFID), Multilateral Investment Fund and Power Africa commissioned BNEF to research and write the 2014 Climatescope report.
< Europe >
Energy: EU invests €647 million in key energy infrastructure
Invest in EU-Oct 30, 2014
Today Member States agreed to allocate €647 million to support key priority infrastructure projects.
< Australia >
Why energy storage already makes sense in Australia
RenewEconomy-Oct 28, 2014
Energy storage is already making financial sense in the Australian market, and it won’t be long until battery storage solutions become a compelling investment for households as well as business customers and network operators.