(par 6.3.2.2. 4) Solar Minibuses for Africa
Solar minibuses for Africa? Data seen as key to green transport switch By Megan Rowling BARCELONA, May 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As emissions from African transport surge, governments need to find ways to encourage a shift to cleaner, healthier electric vehicles, especially among the minibus and motorcycle taxis that dominate transport in many cities, researchers […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 4) Building a Solar Future
Building a Solar Future http://environmentamerica.org/programs/ame/building-solar-future The sky is the limit for solar power in America. Solar capacity has tripled in the last two years. But despite this progress, Americans still get less than 1% of our power from the sun and instead get most of our electricity from dirty and dangerous energy sources. That’s why […]
(par 6.3.2.2. 3.5) South Africa to use Oceanic Currents for 24-7 Uninterrupted Renewable Energy
South Africa to use Oceanic Currents for 24/7 Uninterrupted Renewable Energy http://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Hydroelectric/South-Africa-to-use-Oceanic-Currents-in-First-Example-of-247-Uninterrupted-Rene.html By John Daly – May 07, 2012, 11:46 PM CDT Renewable power faces a number of hurdles in gaining wide-scale acceptance. The first is the world’s commitment to “traditional” power sources, in which trillions of dollars have been invested – coal, hydrocarbons, and for the […]