Thai government approves plan to build renewable energy power plants (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News) |
| Thailand's government Tuesday approved a plan to build power plants fueled by renewable energy in the face of continuing fuel price hikes, a government spokesman said. |
Income up for 'new' Hydro (Aftenposten) |
| Norsk Hydro said Tuesday that third-quarter net income surged even though revenues dropped. |
Nigeria: Rely More On Renewable Energy, Minister Tells Power Planners (AllAfrica.com) |
| The minister of state for energy (power), Mrs. Fatima Balaraba Ibrahim, has called on the power planners at the West African Power Pool (WAPP), to envision a sub-region that will significantly be less dependent on hydro-carbons for its energy requirements. |
Norsk Hydro Reports Strong Gain in 3Q Net Profit (Canadian Business) |
| OSLO, Norway (AP) - Norsk Hydro ASA said Tuesday third-quarter net income surged 74 percent due largely to gains on currency exchange rates. Net profit for the third quarter was 6.32 billion kroner (US$1.17 billion; euro820 million) compared with 3.32 billion kroner a year earlier, the company said. |
Geothermal power venture formed (International Herald Tribune) |
| Origin Energy has agreed to take a 30 percent stake in a joint venture with Geodynamics, which is seeking to develop a geothermal power project fueled by buried hot rocks. |
Norsk Hydro Reports Gain in 3Q Profit (AP via Yahoo! Finance) |
| Norsk Hydro ASA said Tuesday third-quarter net income surged 74 percent due largely to gains on currency exchange rates. |
'New' Hydro's Q3 Income Lifted by Currency Gains, EBIT Weaker (PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance) |
| OSLO, Norway, Oct. 30, 2007 -- Condensed combined information "new" Hydro |
When Will Congress Pass Tax Credits for Renewable Energy? |
| When will Congress extend the tax credits for geothermal and other renewable energy technologies? -- Tom J., White Plains, New York |
Liberia: UN to Build 12 Mini Hydro Power Plants (AllAfrica.com) |
| Lands, Mines and Energy Minister Eugene Shannon at the weekend disclosed that the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has agreed to establish 12 mini hydro power plants throughout Liberia. |
Vancouver Island, British Columbia's Green IPP Showcase |
| From solar hot water to micro-hydro power, a startling number of British Columbia's renewable energy firms are located on Vancouver Island. In fact, there are companies in all the major forms of clean power either based on the island or actively pursuing projects. |
Lessons in RE Development From Navarre, Spain |
| Why are so many renewable energy projects not able to get off the ground, despite strong popular support for them? -- Phil Mekelburg, Atlanta, Georgia |
NHA shows support at FERC conference for expedited licensing proposal for ocean, tidal, instream projects |
| The National Hydropower Association will join dozens of waterpower developers, utility companies, government agencies and other interested groups Tuesday in Portland, Oregon, to discuss the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's proposed licensing process for hydrokinetic energy pilot projects. |
New Zealand Commits to 90% Renewable Electricity by 2025 |
| In a speech this week, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clarke announced New Zealand's intention to commit to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, according to a press release issued by the New Zealand government. |
First Renewable FIT Introduced in U.S. |
| Patterned after Germany's highly successful Renewable Energy Sources Act, Veteran Michigan Assemblywoman Kathleen Law submitted a bill to the Michigan House of Representatives earlier this week that creates the first comprehensive renewable energy feed-in tariff (FIT) introduced into any U.S. legislature. |
China Proposes Cooperative Renewable Energy Research |
SCA and Statkraft Create Major Wind Power Venture |
| SCA and Statkraft are to form a jointly owned company for a major investment in wind power in northern Sweden. The plans involve production of 2,800 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of wind power electricity per year in seven wind farms on forest land in Vasternorrland and Jamtland, which will amount to an investment of SEK 16 billion (U.S. $2.3 billion). |
U.S. Governors Launch Secure Clean Energy Initiative |
| The National Governors Association (NGA) has shown its commitment to promoting renewable energy policies across the country with the launch of the Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative, announced by NGA Chair Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. |
Lightwave Solar launches new website created by The Energy Grid |
| Lightwave Solar Electric, a leading Tennessee solar installer has been providing residential and commercial energy systems for over 30 years. Their new solar powered website, designed and hosted by The Energy Grid, reflects their level of professionalism and showcases their professional installations. |
Ghana: Bui City Development - Which Side of the River? (AllAfrica.com) |
| Recently the President cut the sod for construction work on the much awaited Bui hydro electric power project to commence. |
China Urges Electricity Suppliers to Buy 'Green' Power |
| Starting this month, China's State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) will assume nationwide oversight over power companies that are required under the country's renewable energy law to prioritize purchases of the maximum amount of 'green' electricity available in their coverage areas, according to a recent regulation released by SERC. This renewable power includes energy generated from sources such as hydropower, wind power, biomass, solar power, tidal power, and geothermal energy. |
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