http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on renewable energy and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/ Can a new network of African energy researchers lead the way on solar power for the continent? Christine Ottery finds out.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/features/the-solar-researchers-aiming-to-light-up-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyThu, 02 Feb 2012 16:45:31 GMTNepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/nepal-leads-biogas-collaboration.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyTue, 24 Jan 2012 09:07:37 GMTResearchers have engineered microorganisms to break down the sugars in seaweed into ethanol, creating a potential new source of renewable fuel.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/breakthrough-in-quest-to-turn-seaweed-into-biofuels-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyThu, 19 Jan 2012 19:01:00 GMTBusiness models that pair up cheap solar technologies with cell-phone services can provide the poor with renewable energy, says Carl Pope.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/opinions/affordable-solar-power-for-the-poor-is-within-reach-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyTue, 10 Jan 2012 18:22:47 GMTYet more failure to make much progress on climate change in Durban means that developing countries must exert stronger political pressure.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/editorials/developing-world-must-lead-on-green-economic-policy.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyFri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:32 GMTThe new model of sustainable development ― the 'green economy' ― could benefit large firms at the expense of the poor, warns a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/corporate-monopolies-may-dominate-green-economy-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyThu, 29 Dec 2011 15:30:01 GMTSciDev.Net speaks to UN Environment Programme executive director Achim Steiner at the Eye on Earth Summit (12-15 December) about next year's Rio+20.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/features/q-a-achim-steiner-on-expectations-for-rio-20.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyThu, 15 Dec 2011 06:11:22 GMTFour eastern members of the eight-nation SAARC grouping have agreed on a joint climate adaption strategy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/four-south-asian-countries-to-jointly-address-climate-threats.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyFri, 25 Nov 2011 07:45:11 GMTCDM rules need reforms to include renewable energy projects that have government support.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/cdm-emerging-a-disincentive-for-government-investment-in-renewables.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyThu, 24 Nov 2011 07:52:28 GMTClimate change mitigation in vulnerable countries gets a boost with US$ 1 billion from Climate Investment Funds.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/eight-countries-get-climate-investment-funds.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyTue, 22 Nov 2011 10:42:40 GMTHimalayan experts have warned that renewable energy developments that depend on external funding may be on shaky ground.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/himalayan-countries-urged-to-own-their-green-tech-boom.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyMon, 21 Nov 2011 17:38:31 GMTUganda's first electric car, built by scientists at Makerere University with mostly local materials, was test-driven this month.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/uganda-test-drives-its-first-electric-car.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyMon, 21 Nov 2011 17:06:35 GMTSix Central American countries produced 65 per cent of their power from renewable energy sources in 2010 and invested US$1.100 billion in them.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/central-america-hits-record-in-renewable-energies.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyWed, 16 Nov 2011 00:35:18 GMTInstalling solar-powered charging stations in African villages could bring in a steady income for rural entrepreneurs, says a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/solar-charging-micro-firms-could-solve-mobile-energy-gap.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyFri, 21 Oct 2011 16:47:25 GMTMountain ranges in the developing world have some of the best potential for producing solar energy, but costs may stand in the way.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/andes-and-himalayas-could-be-solar-energy-hotspots.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyTue, 18 Oct 2011 17:58:21 GMTDesertec, an ambitious solar power project in the Middle East and Africa, should be more transparent and participatory, argues Athar Osama.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/opinions/islam-analysis-solar-energy-project-must-be-more-open-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyThu, 13 Oct 2011 18:18:46 GMTThe first wind farm in the Dominican Republic will kick off a national project that will see another three parks added by 2013.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/news/dominican-republic-opens-first-wind-farm.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:02:28 GMTSciDev.Net reporters from around the world tell us which countries are set on developing nuclear energy despite the Fukushima accident.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/features/the-nuclear-power-plans-that-have-survived-fukushima-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:01:00 GMTThe Fukushima accident raised questions that must be addressed by developing countries considering nuclear energy.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/editorials/nuclear-power-look-before-you-leap-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyWed, 28 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMTThe two regions have much to gain from coordinating research and enhancing scientific cooperation on solar energy, says Frank Lehner.http://www.scidev.net/en/science-communication/renewable-energy/opinions/europe-middle-east-energy-partnership-is-essential-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_sciencecommunication_renewableenergyThu, 15 Sep 2011 18:01:11 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/