South Africa: Clearing the Air with Renewable Energy
South African ailing energy sector seems to have found a new lease of life in clean energy. In 2012, South Africa witnessed investment of $5.5 billion in new renewable energy...
Will Shale Gas Solve Our Fuel Needs for the Future?
At first glance, shale gas might look too good to be true: large untapped natural gas resources present on virtually every continent. Abundant supplies of relatively clean energy allowing for...
India – Reducing Reliance on Diesel
India’s subsidy on diesel currently stands at about INR 950 billion (~ USD 19 billion). Total diesel consumption was 64.74 million tons in 2011. Diesel accounts for about 38% of...
Solar Photovoltaic Market – Contemporary Scenario and Emerging Trends
As concerns about global climate change become more salient with growing population, depleting natural energy sources and subsequent rise in traditional energy prices, the search for alternative sources of power...