SPREP Details Climate Financing in the Pacific

A new draft report on climate change financing has identified options for more effective delivery of climate funds to Pacific countries including a possible Pacific Regional Fund for Climate Change.

Joint Venture to Develop Renewable Energy in India Established

NTPC, ADB and KEPCO have signed joint venture agreement to develop 500 megawatts of renewable energy projects in India.

Adnan Amin to Head Renewable Energy Agency

Adnan Amin, a Kenyan national, has been designated as the interim director of IRENA, an emerging Agency mandated to promote rapid transition toward widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy on a global scale.

EU to Best Wind Energy Capacity in 2009

The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) estimates that 8.6 gigawatts (GW) of new wind energy capacity will be installed in 2009, representing an annual growth rate of 1% compared to 2008 installations...more

Student Wins Prize for ‘Generating Energy From Rain Drops’

An 18-year-old Turkish student, Ceren Burçak Dag has won the Stockholm Junior Water Prize with innovative method of generating energy from rain drops..more

First Solar Announces Major Photovoltaic Deals

First solar has signed major agreements to build 550MW and 55MW solar power projects with Southern California Edison (SCE) and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), respectively...more

China's Huawei to Supply First Solar-powered BTS in Bangladesh

Huawei has announced its selection by Grameenphone (GP), a subsidiary of Telenor, to deploy first solar-powered base transceiver stations (BTS) in Bangladesh...more

IAEA Notes Increased Interest in Energy Options

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published its 2008 annual report, which highlights increased interest in the Agency’s activities including analyzing energy options...more