Renewables in Sweden
As part of Visualizing Energy | Renewables in Action, this infographic is part of the series on renewables in different countries around Europe.
Competing for the Sun
The solar energy market has seen the rise of several important producers, particularly in China, but leading companies are facing persistent economic difficulties, some have had to declare bankruptcy. Among the top solar energy companies in 2012 figured: Chinese Suntech, the world’s largest silicon solar panel producer; North American First Solar, appreciated for having the [...]
Renewables in Poland
As part of Visualizing Energy | Renewables in Action, this infographic is part of the series on renewables in different countries around Europe.
Competing Cars for a Cleaner Asia
South Korea has chosen to take the hydrogen path and China the electric route; both are positive trends for cleaner urban transport, writes Rajnish Ahuja. South Korea is one of the developed economies in Asia that has been the forerunner in research and development for a more sustainable future. In particular, Korea is leading in [...]
Renewables in Belgium
As part of Visualizing Energy | Renewables in Action, this infographic is part of the series on renewables in different countries around Europe.
The Energy Circle: Recess, Electricity, Education
The ‘whirls’ created by Empower Playgrounds are fun for children and they provide actual energy that increases education, school attendance and social development in Africa. In a world where technologies are advancing rapidly, one could hardly imagine what life would be without electricity. Most developed nations underestimate the power of electricity and yet according to [...]
Renewables in Germany
As part of Visualizing Energy | Renewables in Action, this infographic is part of the series on renewables in different countries around Europe.
Ghana: West Africa’s Emerging Energy Hub
With over 75% of the primary energy coming from its own renewable resources, at first glance one could conclude that Ghana today is close to self-sufficiency; however, the actual rates of access to energy services are low. A favorite for business and entrepreneur opportunities, the country is building a solid commitment with policy, technology and [...]
Renewables in Italy
As part of Visualizing Energy | Renewables in Action, this infographic is the first in a series on renewables in different countries around Europe.
Zagtouli and the Sun of West Africa
Burkina Faso will host the biggest solar power plant in West Africa; the largest ever built in Sub-Saharan Africa. The EU will support this massive project, as confirmed by EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, during the Conference of African Energy Ministers and All Africa Energy Week held in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa [...]
