Solar market to grow by at least 40 per cent in 2010, EPIA says
The global solar market is expected to grow by at least 40 per cent in 2010 having added an extra 6.4GW of capacity in 2009 pushing worldwide output to more than 20GW, the European Photovoltaic...
View ArticleSolar electricity to represent a quarter of all production by 2050, IEA predicts
Solar electricity may represent up to 25 per cent of global electricity production by 2050 with the combination of photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) offering considerable prospects...
View ArticleSouth American hydropower to grow up to 2020
Hydropower dominates renewable energy production in South America and is expected to show moderate growth until 2020 alongside thermal power, according to new figures.
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More control needed in smart grid industry, says PwC
The increased level of complexity in the smart grid industry requires an enhanced level of control, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Climate change financing key to Cancun summit
Climate change financing will be central to the success of the upcoming United Nations (UN) summit in Cancun, Mexico, and offers the possibility of an agreement on an adequate mechanism to combat...
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Smart grid’s interface with home energy management is more than passing fad
A combination of M&A activity, alliances and invested capital means the home energy hardware and software business is rapidly developing. Although still in its infancy, its ability to connect with...
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Private equity cleantech deals drop in November
The value of private equity and venture capital investment in cleantech companies declined month-on-month in November, erasing two previous months of growth and putting deal volume and value back among...
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Green climate fund key achievement of Cancún
The agreement to develop a Green Climate fund to channel finance and transfer technology to poorer countries was one of the key accomplishments of the recent United Nations Cancún summit in Mexico,...
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Smart grid efforts must be consolidated in 2011
Many thought leaders have extolled the enormous potential of the smart grid and its value in delivering a worldwide low-carbon economy. But despite this there is an uncertainty about how the business...
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World’s energy needs could be met by renewable energy by 2050
All of the world’s power needs could be provided by clean energy that is both economic and sustainable by 2050, according to a new report.
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Increasing commitment to sustainability key for business
More than two-thirds of companies are planning to increase their commitment to sustainability this year, despite the tough economy, according to a new report.
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Green investment would increase global profits, UN finds
Investing just two per cent of global gross domestic product into ten sustainable sectors would be sufficient to jump-start a low carbon economy and accelerate global gross domestic product, a new...
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Biotechnology crop plantations in 2010 equalled China’s entire land area
Enough biotechnology crops were grown in 2010 worldwide to cover the entire land area of China, just 15 years after they were initially commercialised, new findings show.
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Larger businesses outperform in sustainability stakes, UN findings show
Large and publicly traded companies are performing at higher levels when it comes to sustainability and the environment than smaller businesses, due to greater availability of resources and finances to...
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Biofuel association urges G20 to reject UN biofuel-food security link
European biofuel trade association ePURE has warned that United Nations recommendations made in preparation for a G20 ministerial meeting tomorrow threaten biofuel subsidies.
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Climate finance for developing countries needs to be readdressed, says report
How climate finance is implemented in developing countries too often ignores the fundamental issues of how we pay for the incremental costs of decarbonisation in the developing world, a new report...
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Brazil wind power takes off, craves long-term policy framework
Wind power deployment in Brazil is set to exceed 5GW by 2013, a five-fold increase from the current installed capacity, according to a recent study. However, a long-term specific policy framework for...
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Sustainable and responsible investment on the rise
Sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) themes are becoming increasingly entrenched in alternative asset classes, according to new research.
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Research vital to make most of green buildings
Improving the energy efficiency of homes - and the appliances within them - does not necessarily reduce their overall energy consumption, according to a new report.
View ArticleVolume of cleantech deals drops dramatically in November
The value of private equity, venture capital and development capital investments in the cleantech sector remained at a similar level to November 2010 despite volume falling by 61 per cent, according to...
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