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Concentrating solar power global outlook 2009

This new report by Greenpeace International, European Solar Thermal Electricity Association (ESTELA) and IEA SolarPACES outlines how under an advanced industry development scenario, concentrating solar power, could meet up to 7% of the world

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Algae-based biofuels: a review of challenges and opportunities for Developing Countries

Algae have recently received a lot of attention as a new biomass source for the production of renewable energy.

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A European eco-efficient economy: governing climate, energy and competitiveness

A European Eco-efficient Economy has been prepared as a background report for the 2009 Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It forms a common basis for discussions at the informal ministerial meetings of the Council dealing with energy, environment and competitiveness .

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The impact of the financial and economic crisis on global energy investment

Energy investment worldwide is plunging in the face of a tougher financing environment, weakening final demand for energy and falling cash flows

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Background paper on status of solar water heating in India

The gross potential for solar water heating systems in India has been estimated at 140 million sq. m. of collector area. Of this, 40 million sq.m. has been estimated as the realizable techno-economic potential at this stage. In order to accelerate development and deployment of solar water heating systems in the country, a modified programme of support was introduced by the Ministry in 2005.

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Framework for programmatic CDM projects in renewable energy

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) perceived it as a new and important window to take up CDM projects with programmatic approach, particularly pertaining to households, small enterprises and rural areas.

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The potential impacts of a cap and share on the United States of America

This study sought to identify the initial impact that C&S might have on the USA, based on a set of limiting assumptions. In particular, it attempts to quantify the immediate impact

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Chinas energy transition: pathways for low carbon development

This report highlights a number of key findings from the scenario analysis which are intended to inform policy making both within China, and in international negotiations. These key findings include: Decoupling carbon emissions growth from economic development is challenging but achievable in China, and there is more than one way to achieve it.

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