USA, Australia Lag Behind, China leads, in Renewable Energy Policy
Countries without such policy frameworks – including the U.S., Japan and Australia – lag behind
China Leads G-20 Nations In Renewable Energy Finance And Investmentin Solar Industry:25 March 2010 For the first time, China led the U.S. and other G-20 members in 2009 clean energy investments and finance, according to a new study by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Continue reading
Australia’s CSIRO develops renewable energy storage device
Renewable Energy Storage – CSIRO’s UltraBattery : Renewable Energy News, 25 MARCH, 2010 The CSIRO is continuing development on a hybrid energy storage device that combines a supercapacitor with a lead acid battery in one unit cell, called the UltraBattery. Continue reading
China aiming to be world leader in renewable energy
China – A Powerhouse in Renewable Energy, Renewable Energy World, March 21, 2010, “China missed the first industrial revolution, missed the computer revolution, and the biology revolution – they want to be a leader in the green revolution.” And indeed, China is now the third largest producer in the wind power market and one of the fastest-growing in domestic wind installations. For the fourth consecutive year, China has more than doubled its wind installations.
And offshore wind, a technology with a great deal of sex appeal, is yet another story. China installed its first major offshore wind farm near Shanghai and is 9th in the world as far as total offshore capacity……..China is also the world leader in PV manufacturing and production –
Nuclear, Fossil Fuel, people stack Australia’s New Renewable Energy Centre
Members of the interim board for the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy include:
• Graeme Hunt (Chair) – formerly in charge of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam expansion;
• Prof Mary O’Kane – former Vice Chancellor of Adelaide University;
• John Ryan – awarded the public service medal for his work on the PM’s Task Force into Development of Uranium Mining and Nuclear Energy in Australia;
• Emma Stein – has served on the boards of energy, oil and gas utilities;
• Dr John Wright – CSIRO Energy Transformed;
• Other members without clear relevant expertise in renewable energy development.
Centre for Renewable Energy welcome, but Greens amendments would have improved it | Greens MPs
Australia needs job-rich renewable energy, not nuclear power
If Australia aimed to build a renewable energy sector that represented 5 per cent of the global market by 2030 we could realise some 500,000 jobs in our renewable energy industry and finally take advantage of our advanced research base.
Responsibly addressing the urgency of climate change cannot afford to be delayed or misled by nuclear industry hype.
Nuclear energy: money can’t buy love, ABC, david Noonan, 3 March 2010, The truth is investment in nuclear energy means massive capital costs and very low employment benefits…. Continue reading
Wind farm revival depends Federal Govt’s renewables policy
Wind farm revived after change of rules , Ricks Wallace, The Australian, March 02, 2010 CONSTRUCTION of Australia’s largest wind farm has moved a step closer, with AGL announcing it has entered into contractual agreements with its joint-venture partner on the project.The decision by AGL and New Zealand’s Meridian Energy to forge ahead with the $800 million project comes after the Rudd government’s move last week to revamp its failing renewable energy target scheme. Continue reading
Some hope for renewal of Australia’s renewable energy industries
Environmental markets spring back to life as energy target rules change, Giles Parkinson, The Australian March 01, 2010 AUSTRALIA’S environmental markets have sprung into life after the government announced proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Target, creating hope that Australia may finally be able to rid itself of an unwanted reputation as a dead-end for the renewable energy industry.
Environmental markets spring back to life as energy target rules change | The Australian
Mapping Queensland’s potential for wind eneergy
…..The Queensland Wind Map can be downloaded free from www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au
Queensland’s clean wind energy potential mapped My Sunshine Coast, 28 Feb 2010, Stephen Robertson The Bligh Government has released a map of Queensland’s wind energy potential to help lead clean energy companies to prime development sites in Queensland. Continue reading
USA’s Young Blacks Mobilising for Truly Clean Energy
We need clean energy because we need the jobs. Black leaders understand this is an issue for our communities.
Hip-Hop Caucus Goes Green Energy and Environment, Ashlie Rodriguez
February 25, 2010
The south side of the Hill’s reflecting pool received a splash of color in more ways than one on Wednesday. Young, multicultural Hip Hop Caucus organizers poured out of their neon-colored tour bus that had taken them from Little Rock, Ark. to Washington D.C. in less than a week, holding signs and chanting, “Clean Energy Now!” to the beats of Biz Markie. Continue reading
Renewable energy gaining influence in U.S. Congress
the idea of a national energy standard is growing in popularity. Most of the populace has accepted clean energy as a definite part of our future, and players in Congress are beginning to respond
Renewable Energy Industry Flexes its Muscles CalFinder 24 Feb 2010, As a year expected to be a booming one for renewable energy closes out its second month, the industry is looking to iron out the details that will ensure 2010 is a year to remember. Continue reading
USA could get all its electricity from wind power
100% electricity from renewables technically possible
Australia Group Rolls Out Plan for 100% Renewable Energy by 2020’There Are No Technological Impediments’ solve climate, by Stacy Feldman – Feb 22nd, 2010
A report to be released in the first half of this year finds that Australia can use solar and wind power to produce 100 percent of its electricity in 10 years using technologies that are available now. Continue reading
Renewable energy is viable for South Africa and the world
‘Renewable energy is viable’ Times LIVE (Africa) Feb 21, 2010 By ZWELI MOKGATA Eddie O’Connor is adamant that 90% of the world’s electricity could easily come from renewable sources by 2050 if only world governments would commit to key energy policies in time. Continue reading
Renewable Energy News- Australia-wide, and Victorian
Australia: 100% renewable energy: expensive, but do-able
Zero emissions possible – at $40bn a year The Age ADAM MORTON February 15, 2010 AUSTRALIA could move to 100 per cent renewable energy within a decade if it spent heavily on cutting-edge solar thermal and wind technology, according to an analysis released as part of a community bid to redirect the flailing climate policy debate. Continue reading
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