Japan's Prime Minister Re-Election Risks Undercutting Clean Energy Push
Shinzo Abe’s re-election as prime minister risks undercutting Japan’s commitment to clean energy at a time when incentives are under review and the nation’s utilities say they can’t accommodate capacity already planned.
Renewable Energy Expanding in South Africa
South Africa plans to triple electricity production from renewable-energy sources to help alleviate power shortages that caused rolling blackouts throughout the country in recent weeks.
India Plans Renewables Splurge, But Will Not Commit to Carbon Plan
India, the world’s third-largest polluter, will spend at least $100 billion on climate-related projects but isn’t ready to follow China and the U.S., the top two emitters, in promising to limit its fossil-fuel emissions.
Sage Advice is the Highlight of the Women in Power Luncheon
The advice that Pennwell’s 2014 Woman of the Year, Mary Powell, gave to women in the power industry during Tuesday’s Women in Power Luncheon might come as a surprise to some. It was this: Stop undercutting each other. Powell said the most difficult obstacles she has encountered in her various…
German Utility EON To Ditch Fossil Fuel Arm, Focus on Renewables
EON SE’s plan to spin off its fossil fuel plants marks a watershed moment in Germany’s renewables effort that will likely bolster the country’s already leading position in clean energy.
Gas and Coal To Replace Hydropower in Brazil, Pollution to Follow
The Brazilian government is seeking to award contracts in an auction tomorrow for natural gas- and coal-fueled power plants, reversing a drive that previously favored renewable-energy projects. It would lead to the first new thermal plants in three years, after the government scaled back such…
Hydro research and development news and updates
Research reports and study findings related to hydropower
Obama to Pledge $3 Billion for Climate Change Fund
President Barack Obama will pledge $3 billion to a United Nations climate-change fund that’s intended to help poor nations boost renewable energy and counter the ill effects of global warming.
Peru to Unveil Plans for Renewable Power Auction
Peru’s government is set to announce plans for a renewable-energy auction during a global climate conference to be held next month in Lima.
Carbon Breakthrough: US, China Make Milestone Agreement to Fight Climate Change
President Barack Obama pledged deeper U.S. cuts in greenhouse-gas emissions and China will for the first time set a target for capping carbon emissions under an agreement between the world’s two biggest economies.