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August 11, 2012
Pakistan: 50 per cent children do not attend school because they are poor
A number of laws in the country exist in order to protect ‘child rights’ but it seems that few are effective in terms of implementation. At a recent seminar called ‘Promotion and Protection of Child Rights’ organized by the Government in association with UNICEF led to the announcement of the […]
August 11, 2012
New Zealand start RE initaitive in Afghanistan
The Bamyan Province of Afghanistan is set to receive an investment worth US$ 18.6 million from New Zealand to set up solar photovoltaic energy systems. Read more here.
August 11, 2012
Alternative energy in Philippines
Recently the Philippines Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced a new feed-in tariff (FiT) programme which is all set to boost the alternative energy sector in Philippines. Read more here.
August 11, 2012
US to offer US$2 billion to South Africa
The US will be offering South Africa up to US$ 2 billion in loans so that new RE projects may be funded in the country. This loan will be for a term of 18 years and will be given out by US’s Export-Import Bank. Read more here.
August 11, 2012
India and Chile to collaborate on enhancing RE capacity
India and Chile are holding talks on and discussions to eke out a route for collaboration for both countries to enhance RE capacity. While Chile requires power in the northern part of the country and has been mulling exhaustible options, Dr Farooq Abdullah suggested solar energy for these needs. Read […]
August 11, 2012
India: Subsidy for solar users
The state government of Karnataka, India is contemplating a 50 per cent subsidy for people in the state who will use solar lights. Read more here.
August 11, 2012
UK pledges about ₤100 million for energy investment funds
Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister will be pledging ₤100 million or US$156 million which will be going to fund renewable energy and efficient energy projects. The money will be channelled through two funds which aims to attract foreign investment in the RE sector. Read more here.
August 11, 2012
Obama rolls out seven new solar and wind projects
The White House recently announced its decision to hasten seven wind and solar projects across four western states in the US, even as Republicans assaulted President Obama’s failed ‘green’ agenda. Read more here.
August 11, 2012
Reducing dependence on fossil fuels for SIDS
At the recent Barbados conference, the focus was on the energy sector in SIDS (Small Island Developing States). UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on an audience of prime ministers and other powerful stakeholders to reduce dependence on fossil fuels on SIDS. Read more here.
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