Kamla, the first woman trained by the Barefoot College as a barefoot solar engineer.
Rural women in India are doing what’s unexpected of their illiteracy – learning how to be solar engineers, doctors and architects.
For four decades, the solar-powered Barefoot College, has been metamorphosing the lives of rural women from all over the world by enriching them with the basics of solar engineering, dentistry, mechanics or public health, and even radio jockeying. Continue reading
CPFL Energias Renovaveis SA, which is the renewable-venture of CPFL Energia SA and ERSA-Energias Renovaveis, have planned to buy four wind farms in Brazil with an aim to more than double its renewable energy generation. Continue reading
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The goal of the renewable energy strategy for Saudi Arabia is to lower the amount of crude oil that is utilised for the purpose of domestic power generation and for desalination of water. However, as of yet, the strategy remains unapproved. Continue reading
Solar power system owners who are planning to use lithium batteries for energy storage will be pleased to know that a collaborative research project between University of Southhampton, UK and REAPsystems has recently tested the potential positive effects of LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) batteries. Continue reading
Wind farms have long been looked up to as an alternative source of energy to conventional fuels. But a study by a group of American scientists has revealed the ugly side of wind energy which could actually alter the climate pattern around wind farms. Continue reading
UAE plays a significant role as a global energy provider. The Executive Council have taken steps to further enhance this image. Continue reading
We have an abundant supply of seawater close at hand which could be used to support our ever increasing energy needs. The lukewarm ocean waters heated by the sun’s energy, emphasized by the difference in the cooler temperatures of the deep waters, are an indefinite source of clean energy if efficiently captured by the grid. Continue reading
The the second Assembly of International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) was held in Abu Dhabi on 14th and 15th January 2012. UAE is one of the major financial contributors to Irena. UAE has contributed more than $7 million (Dh25.7 million) to Irena. At this assembly, United Nations has declared the year 2012 as the ‘International Year of Sustainable Energy for All’. The European Union, 137 countries and around 57 organisations have attended the two-day assembly. Continue reading
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The Uros people live in the Bay of Penu, on floating islands, in houses made of reeds and aquatic plants growing in the water, just like their Inca ancestors. The children get educated at the floating school, which also acts as their communication point to the rest of the world. A solar panel and a satellite antenna fitted on the roof of the school, provide a clean reliable source of energy and communication. Continue reading
Many Africans do not have efficient access to electricity due to the power shortages from the mainframe. However, the mobile industry has boomed in this country as in most parts of the world. Given this equation, it is not surprising that many mobile phone owners have to walk for miles before they can charge their phone batteries. Continue reading
