World Council for Renewable Energy
#EnergyRevolutionNow
Source: The Guardian
"The fossil-fuel lobby is threatened by public concern over the climate crisis. So it’s buying influence to get the results it wants"
By George Monbiot - The Guardian
Read more at: theguardian.com
Source: The Atlantic
"The Federal Reserve should act aggressively to reduce that risk, a leading economic historian argues."
Read more at: theatlantic.com
Source: The Nation
"Only a massive, democratically elected administrative apparatus can stop climate change."
By John Feffer - The Nation
Read more at: thenation.com
Source: The Guardian
"World’s biggest fund manager urged to invest in clean energy for good of the climate and its investors"
by Jillian Ambrose - The Guardian
Read more at: theguardian.com
"Approximately 1.2 billion people will need to gain access to electricity to achieve universal access by 2030. The only way to achieve this is through a combination of the main grid extension, mini grids, and off-grid solar. This report shows that about half a billion people can be cost-effectively provided with electricity through mini grids. The combination of falling costs, dramatic increase in the quality of service, and favorable enabling environments have made modern mini grids a scalable option to complement grid extension and solar home systems. The report is the most comprehensive study on mini grids to date. It takes stock of the global mini grid market and industry; analyzes in detail the solar-hybrid mini grid costs and technological innovations; shows the importance of introducing income-generating machinery and micro-finance early in the planning process; and provides policy makers, investors and developers with insights on how mini grids can be scaled up."
Source: openknowledge.worldbank.org