‘Climate Smart’ World Within Reach, says World Bank
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2009 – Developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths while promoting development and reducing poverty, but this...
Schneider Electric creates a €3 million socially responsible venture capital fund
Schneider Electric announces the creation of a global socially responsible venture capital fund called Schneider Electric Energy Access, with an...
World’s First Floating Wind Turbine Swtiches On
Written by Philip Proefrock on 09/21/09 The energy company Statoil has begun operation of the first full-size Hywind floating wind...
Tiny Algae Loom Large in Biofuel Pilot Projects
The production of biofuels from algae gained new prominence this summer when ExxonMobil announced that it will invest up to...
Light Gives Students a Chance at Night School
Less than two percent of Liberia’s estimated two million rural dwellers have access to electricity. Most rely on candles or...
12 Companies Plan Establishment of the Desertec Industrial Initiative
Munich – 12 companies today signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Munich to establish a DESERTEC Industrial Initiative (DII). The...
‘Cardboard cooker’ wins climate prize
A new solar-powered cooker fashioned from cardboard boxes has won a prize that will fund its manufacture for use across...
Solar for Children Project
The majority of Tanzania’s electricity supply is generated by hydropower. This is highly vulnerable to drought, which is occurring more...
The Power of Wind in Somaliland
In Somaliland people depend on diesel generators to pump water. This method has become very expensive and highly polluting to...
Solar Rural Schools Project: South Africa
Building on their earlier success in South Africa, in 2008 the Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) solar-electrified three schools in...