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The mass use of photovoltaic water pumps makes for one of the most successful stories in the renewable energy field. John Perlin charts the rise of the PV water pump from its roots in France to its successes in Africa lead by a forward-thinking priest.
The Sixth Conference of the Parties (COP6) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was billed by the UN as ''make or break time for the planet'' and despite the extraordinary efforts of its President, Jan Pronk, the Dutch Minister of Environment, to broker agreements on how to implement the Kyoto Protocol, the talks were suspended on Saturday 25 November. Finally, it...
With the imminent introduction of a new Brazilian energy law that, if passed, will lay the foundations for a thriving renewable energy market, many eyes are now on Brazil with several renewable energy companies around the world making moves to establish a base in the region. Energy demand in this developing area is increasing rapidly each year and energy suppliers from all sectors look set to get...
Widespread education in sustainable energy could hold the key to the accelerated implementation of renewables and the long-term future of the industry. Bruce Douglas, Public Relations Manager at LIOR International, Belgium explores a range of education and training resources for all levels.
This column discusses developments and policy regarding the supply and use of green energy. It is a co-operation between Refocus and www.greenprices.com. In each issue key information will be presented on green energy in Europe and abroad. This month's column discusses aspects of green energy labelling.
Mexico offers good opportunities for renewables in electricity generation. However, relatively little attention has been given to this alternative, albeit its large potential in this country. Dr Jorge Huacuz, Non-Conventional Energy Unit, Electrical Research Institute (IIE), Mexico gives his perspective on activities carried out in Mexico in the field of renewables for electricity production. They...
Many institutions have been involved in evaluating, developing and partially financing RE projects in Mexico. Although the Mexican industry sector has adequate technical resources and expertise to produce good-quality products to meet customer demand, the RE industry in the nation is still in its early stages. However, research work, as well as more support by external investment supported by a well-developed...
Sunrise is taking on a whole new meaning in rural Nicaragua thanks to solar energy technologies. In a country where urban migration is gaining momentum (1%+ annually), renewable energy is gaining national acceptance for meeting and improving basic needs in rural areas. Lack of these basic needs is a major factor in poverty and poor health, resulting in urban flight in search of a better life and social...
Historically, biomass has provided a large share of Brazil's energy supply. Despite its relevance, the success of some biomass programs has been constrained by short-term priorities to the detriment of long-term policies. The potential of biomass will only be accomplished if further activities are focused on sustainability in a broader sense. Arnaldo Walter, State University of Campinas, Brazil assesses...
Last September, Mexico City was the venue of the ISES Millennium Solar Forum 2000 event that gathered researchers, entrepreneurs, politicians and environmentalists from around the world. The event took place in the Business and Commerce Center of Mexico City, where activities began on Sunday September 17th with ISES & ANES Board of Directors and Executive Council meetings.
Nicaragua is a very small but very rich country. It is located in the middle of Central America between Honduras and Costa Rica and is rich in history, has plentiful natural resources and a, generous, hard-working and open-hearted people. Nicaragua is also blessed with an abundance of natural energy; brilliant sunlight, strong and reliable trade winds, fast moving streams and rivers, and abundant...
Mexico is a country with great potential for renewable-energy use for a number of very good reasons. First, it has good resources: high levels of solar radiation (an estimated national average of 5 kWh/m 2 -day), high potential for wind-power generation in several regions (estimated to be around 5,000 MW), hundreds of sites with hydro-power potential of 50 MW or less, and an undetermined but...
''I'm very encouraged to see the current level of interest in renewables and hope that the firm policy directives that are increasingly coming from Government will translate into funding and local action,'' says Dr Mary Archer, current president of the UK section of ISES. She explained to Nina Morgan how she believes that growing public awareness combined with government environmental targets will...
Since the mid-seventies Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of research and development into solar energy. For example, two major international joint research and development (R&D) programs were funded, in cooperation with the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany, aimed at developing renewable energy technology and demonstrating its applications by designing and installing...
Nicknamed the 'father of solar energy exploitation in Israel', Dr Harry Tabor, has made many important contributions to the technical development of solar energy. Although he puts many of his discoveries down to 'luck', others would call them good science. Now retired, he explained to Nina Morgan why he still believes using renewable energy sources makes very good sense.
There are a few places where tidal power is being utilised (France, Canada and China) though it is an ancient technology dating back at least to the 11th Century when tidal mills were used to grind flour in Europe. The main reason the technology is not used more extensively is that it requires large-scale expensive coastal engineering to tap the potential energy of the tides.
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