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JEDDAH – Spurred by a buoyant economy and population growth, over $300 billion will be invested in the GCC water and desalination projects, between 2012 – 2022 periods, researchandmarkets.com reported Friday. Subsequent to its revolutionary discovery of hydrocarbons about three … Continue reading

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China’s National Energy Administration announced ambitious new development targets for solar and wind energy.  By 2015, China aims for 15GW solar capacity and 100GW of wind capacity, according to data from the National Energy Administration. China’s solar power target has … Continue reading

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As we come to the close of what has been a challenging year for the global economy, we are pleased to report positive news in the clean energy investment sector. Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) data shows that for the … Continue reading

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Brazil is making a serious entrance into the global wind power market.  Based on new government energy plans, in a few short years, wind could become the second largest power generation source in the country. The Brazilian government plans to … Continue reading

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Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts strong growth in solar and off-shore wind energy may propel annual investments in clean energy to double by 2020, reaching an estimated $395 billion a year. By 2030, that figure may rise to $460 billion … Continue reading

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Germany to invest heavily in Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Following Germany’s decision to abandon nuclear power which currently provides over 28% of the country’s electricity, the German Development Bank (KFW) is to underwrite renewable energy and energy efficiency investments … Continue reading

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A technology breakthrough from Japan’s Kyushu University may result in steep declines in the cost of wind power, bringing it below that of nuclear energy. The innovative new design, called the ‘wind lens’, could result in triple the power output … Continue reading

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Germany’s decision to phase out nuclear power by 2022 is already having a positive impact on the renewable energy sector. Under Germany’s new energy roadmap, renewable energy from sources such as solar and wind will replace the power lost from … Continue reading

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The German Parliament has approved an “aggressive” new version of its landmark Renewable Energy Sources Act, which was first made into law in 2000. Germany has strengthened its Advanced Renewable Tariff program, setting a minimum requirement of no less than … Continue reading

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The United States stands to reap significant economic gains from breakthroughs in clean energy, according to a new analysis from Google.  The internet search giant has been a strong supporter of renewable energy, with notable stakes in solar, smart grids … Continue reading

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