renewable energy Articles
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Book Review: Renewable Energy in Europe: Building Markets and Capacity by European Renewable Energy Council (EREC)
Renewable Energy in Europe: Building Markets and Capacity, by European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). London, UK, James & James, 2004. ISBN: 1-84407-124-3 Keywords: book review ...
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Environmental experts: is a trip to Europe in your future?
The paper describes European Union renewable energy targets and their projected impact on European Union accession countries. It identifies possible opportunities for environmental technologies firms, and suggests a basic strategy for introducing renewable energies technologies to EU accession countries.Keywords: renewable energy, environmental technology, Central Europe, Czech Republic, European ...
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Analysis of regulatory barriers to renewable energy uptake in partnership developing countries
One of the key barriers identified in relation to the increased uptake of renewable energy is the lack of mature markets and favorable policy, regulatory and legal frameworks to encourage the development of, and investment in, renewable energy. The purpose of the project is to provide an overview of the regulatory and policy situation in China, India, and Korea in relation to renewable energy ...
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Europe doubles the share of renewable energy in a decade
In response to EU target requiring a share of 20% renewables by 2020, renewable energy in Europe has almost doubled in a decade. The share of renewable energy in the EU has almost doubled over the past decade, from 5.4% to 9% between 1999 and 2009, while the proportion of energy provided by oil, solid fuel and nuclear all fell over the same period. These were the findings released this month ...
By Vital Energi
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Renewable energy in Armenia
Armenia does not have any fossil fuel or coal reserves; therefore, it is entirely dependent on the imported fuel for transportation, electricity generation, and heat production. Armenian Government has plans to develop renewable energy resources. Renewable energy may not be the major source of energy development in Armenia but it should be an important component of it. A renewable energy road ...
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Renewable energy certificates
What are RECs? Renewable Energy Certifi cates (RECs), also known as “green tags,” “green certifi cates,” and “renewable energy credits,” are tradable instruments which can be used to meet voluntary renewable energy targets as well as to meet compliance requirements for renewable energy policies. A REC is a certifi cate that indicates the generation of one megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity from ...
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This infographic shows why renewable energy is here to stay
Did you know the first high-power solar cell was developed in 1954? Or that since the late 2000s renewable energy has accounted for over half of new power generating capacity in Europe? How about that in the United States in 2013, 13 percent of electricity generation came from renewables — a 12 percent increase over the previous year? A new infographic produced by the New Jersey Institute ...
By Ensia
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Limitless Energy - Case study
Limitless Energy first started six years ago after firsthand experience in the renewable energy industry.Their mission is to simply imagine a world filled with eco friendly resources, create an easy process for everyone to access it and together save the planet. It is very apparent the Limitless team lives this when Neal McEldowney, Limitless Energy's VP of Operations, says "I love spreading ...
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The use of renewable energy resources in Greece
Energy policy is a key issue for economic and environmental policies nowadays. Indeed, energy is an indispensable element for economic development while, on the other hand, it causes severe environmental problems. In this context, a force for utilising renewable energy resources and for energy saving has emerged and been expanded in the last years. As a result, the energy policy is reoriented ...
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Renewable energy and energy-saving initiatives in Greece: policy and experience
Energy policy is a key issue for economic and environmental policies. Indeed, energy is an indispensable element for economic development while, on the other hand, it causes severe environmental problems. In this context, a pressure for using renewable energy resources and for energy saving has emerged and expanded in recent years. As a result, energy policy is being reoriented under the new ...
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African Investors to Explore Opportunities in Renewable Energy in Germany
Business leaders and policy makers from several African countries are set to converge in Berlin Germany this October to explore opportunities in renewable energy in support of much needed infrastructural development and youth employment. The international seminar on Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy to take place from Oct 4-8 is already attracting strong interests from Rwanda, Ghana ...
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A regional coordination framework for renewable energy policy in the European Union
In order to have a transparent market for renewable electricity in the European Union (EU), it is necessary to track the flow of renewable electricity. With this in mind, the European Commission introduced a concept called 'Guarantee of Origin' in Directive 2001/77/EC. However, the principle of subsidiarity – that policy is made by the lowest competent authority – turned out to be in conflict ...
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Renewable Energy Credits: A Success in Texas
Renewable energy is booming in Texas as a result of recent legislation and an innovative system of credit trading. Mike Sloan explains how the system has evolved and considers where it might lead in ...
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Overcoming financial barriers to wider use of renewable energy technology in Africa
Future energy demand in Africa will rise dramatically due to development desires and increased industrial needs. Coping with this demand will pose a serious challenge because of the economic and environmental constraints of the continent. Exploiting its vast renewable energy sources for this purpose will assist greatly, but financial and other barriers to the rapid growth of associated ...
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Development by synergising renewable energy with social services
This paper explains the idea of a synergism between cutting–edge renewable energy technologies and social services. This is designed to create 'free' services for the public. These 'free' services could occur if 'intensive' renewable energy generation technologies permitted the physical structures housing social services to sell megawatts of electricity. This would act as the income necessary to ...
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Above and Beyond - Green Tariff Design for Traditional Utilities
This paper describes what draws U.S. commercial and industrial customers to renewable energy, and explores how traditional utilities could build on their strengths to deliver affordable renewable energy to customers. Executive Summary Challenges, from technological advances to evolving emissions regulation and an aging infrastructure, are driving up costs and increasing the risk of stranded ...
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Financial incentives to promote renewable energy systems in European electricity markets: a survey
Renewable energy systems may contribute to sustainable development. Therefore, one of the challenges for energy policy is to ensure that renewable energy options have a fair opportunity to compete with other supply resources. This paper presents a survey on promotion mechanisms to enhance the market penetration of renewable energies in European electricity markets. Strategies include rebates and ...
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Renewable energy potential of developing countries: the drivers towards a green economy (a case study from Uzbekistan)
Many countries have realised the importance of a transition to a green economy and have formulated precise scenarios, although the main emphasis relies on the application of renewable energy technologies. Considering the contemporary economic prosperity of developing countries, there is a great demand to enhance the infrastructure of investment for renewable energy as developed nations have ...
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INFORSE-Europe opinion on renewable energy support in the EU
The EU countries have agreed to work for the target that 20% of Europe’s total energy use shouldcome from renewable energy by 2020. If implemented, this will stimulate evolution of the wholeenergy sector towards more sustainable solutions.It is essential for the success of this that the support mechanisms for renewable energy areeffective and that they lead to development of renewable energy in ...
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An assessment of the potential and barriers for the diffusion of renewable energy technologies in Bolivia
It is recognised that renewable energies have an important role in sustainable development, especially in developing countries, ranging from climate change mitigation to the provision of energy for poor people in remote rural areas. Latin America is lagging behind in the deployment of renewable energy technologies, in spite of its great natural potential and needs of rural electrification. This ...
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