Green Reader Jan.11.2011
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China has 1 out of every 2 wind turbines in world; World to run out of oil 100 years before replacement; Silvr Lining launches solar powered clothing; Kenyan offgrid homes install solar; Pakistan calls …

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China has 1 out of every 2 wind turbines in world

Submitted by on January 11, 2011 – 7:07 PMNo Comment
China has 1 out of every 2 wind turbines in world

Hydrogen, the cleanest and most widely available energy, is generally overlooked by investors; the National Hydrogen Association claims the fuel is available, secure, sustainable and economically viable.

Akutan, Alaska – Akutan progressing on geothermal energy from city’s hot springs as a renewable energy source.

Green Energy expensive due to strong dollar, weak economy, government unwilling to increase utility costs.

GE Energy Financial Services reached goal to invest $6 billion (in past 6 years) in renewable energy sources; mostly in wind and technology start-ups.

Boston Consulting Group reports that concentrated solar power (CSP) and biofuels will become the main sources of energy over the next 10 years, as they become more cost competitive with traditional energy.

New Mexico started construction on two solar facilities; Xcel to buy power from state’s largest solar plant.

China holds one out of every two wind turbines in the world; Ernst and Young publishes report moving China to top of list as most attractive country for renewable energy.


Biomass is a viable fuel for Indonesia
since the country produces a large amount of agricultural byproducts.

Green jobs to Ohio — 169 manufacturers in Ohio are producing materials for solar or wind energy.

Idaho wind farm conglomerate wants to sell wind energy credits to California and retain the wind energy.

Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance reports that renewable mandates and a price on carbon could increase renewable energy use to 30% in the South.

Montana legislators debate counting all non-federal existing dams as renewable energy sources; about 40% of Montana’s electricity is from hydroelectric.

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