(par 6.3.2.2 ) Renewable energy
Renewable energy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Renewable energy is generally defined as energy that comes fromresources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale such assunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves and geothermal heat.[2] Renewable energy replaces conventional fuels in four distinct areas: electricity generation, hot water/space heating, motor fuels, and rural (off-grid) energy services.[3] Based on REN21‘s 2014 report, renewables contributed 19 percent to our energy consumption […]
(par 6.3.2.2 ) Renewable Energies – a Double-Edged Sword
Africa: Renewable Energies – a Double-Edged Sword http://allafrica.com/stories/201410272762.html By Bradnee Chambers Bonn — The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has set a target of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases such as CO2. One way countries can meet their obligations is to switch energy production from the burning of fossil fuels to “renewables”, generally […]
(par 6.3.2.2 ) Powering the sustainable goals in Africa
Powering the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: Rewriting the global rules, writes Caroline Kende-Robb in the Huffington Post. http://www.africaprogresspanel.org/powering-the-sustainable-development-goals-in-africa-rewriting-the-global-rules-writes-caroline-kende-robb-in-the-huffington-post/?gclid=CKqQpsLT188CFRC3Gwod9_UNYQ By Caroline Kende Robb on 04.10.2016 inAPPBlogAPP in the MediaPanel News Africa is undergoing a remarkable energy transformation. But African governments and their international partners have to accelerate that transformation if we are to achieve our collective ambitions. […]