Energy News of the Week (Sep.7-13, 2014)
2016/12/12
< Asia >
China shows there's more to renewables than fighting climate change
Business Spectator-Sep 11, 2014
With the failure of international agreements to fight climate change, the way is open to viewing the role of renewables as more than agents for reducing carbon emissions.
Construction begins of world's largest floating solar power plant
Renewable Energy Magazine (press release)--Sep 12, 2014
Kyocera TCL Solar LLC will develop and operate the utility-scale floating solar power plants which will utilise Ciel et Terre’s Hydrelio floating solar platforms in two installations totalling 2.9MW.
< North America >
Commentary: A growing consensus to exercise America's energy resources
Palm Beach Post-Sep 11, 2014
Washington D.C. has once again become politically charged, with legislators trickling back into our nation’s Capital to address a series of complex issues that were left unanswered on Aug. 1.
< South America >
Taking Action on Climate Change in Latin American Cities Helps Meet Development Goals
Energy Collective-Sep 9, 2014
Climate change is often portrayed as merely an environmental issue, but the reality is that in regions like Latin America, it’s actually also a development issue.
< Africa >
Inspiring a Green Building legacy in Africa
eProp.co.za-Sep 12, 2014
"Urbanization in Africa can steer development into two distinct but completely diametrically opposite scenarios; into a negative spiral, compounding problems on top of each other or it can be the driving force for the development of efficient and smart living 'ecosystems' that will flourish" expounded Mandindi.
< Europe >
Ukraine-EU trade pact to be delayed
The Guardian--Sep 12, 2014
European leaders said on Friday that they would allow Ukraine to delay putting a landmark trade deal into effect, a major concession to Russia which has repeatedly threatened retaliation if Kiev implements the measure.
< Australia >
Can Australia prosper in a 2°C finance world?
RenewEconomy--Sep 11, 2014
Global investment bank HSBC has coined a new expression: 2°C finance. It uses it to describe massive licks of capital that will flow into low carbon investments ? a tipping point that is nearing as renewable energy costs fall, the world edges towards a “Universal Climate Agreement” in Paris next year, and governments realise the cost of doing nothing.