renewable energy
Revolution offers a ray of hope for solar energy
Environment
March 31, 2011
Revolution offers a ray of hope for solar energy
The future of solar energy in the Middle East and North Africa is uncertain. The current instability may represent a…
Egypt’s nuclear debate
Environment
March 30, 2011
Egypt’s nuclear debate
In light of the environmental and human tragedy unraveling in Japan, countries equipped with nuclear power are trembling. The idea…
Egypt announces two villages will run on solar energy
Environment
December 17, 2010
Egypt announces two villages will run on solar energy
Egypt will soon see its first two solar-powered villages, Electricity and Energy Minister Hassan Younis announced Friday. Through a joint…
Bright prospects for Egypt’s renewable energy production
Environment
December 17, 2010
Bright prospects for Egypt’s renewable energy production
Though hydropower is traditionally the nation's most prized renewable energy source, Egypt’s immense potential in wind and solar power propelled…
Abu Dhabi aims to become renewable energy capital of the world
Environment
November 15, 2010
Abu Dhabi aims to become renewable energy capital of the world
IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, is an inter-governmental organization which aims to promote “the adoption and sustainable use of…
World’s largest solar plant to be built in China
Environment
August 24, 2010
World’s largest solar plant to be built in China
First Solar expects construction of a solar power plant in Inner Mongolia to begin next year, the China Business News…
Solving the electricity crisis
Business
August 21, 2010
Solving the electricity crisis
It’s the brightest time of the year for Muslims worldwide, but in Egypt, residents are celebrating Ramadan amidst nationwide government-implemented…
Govt official admits problems with wind energy project
Environment
July 11, 2010
Govt official admits problems with wind energy project
Abdel Rahman Salah Eddin, executive chairman of the Renewable Energy Authority, has conceded there is truth to a report published…
Investing in renewable energy for Egypt’s future
Opinion
June 22, 2010
Investing in renewable energy for Egypt’s future
Access to dependable energy is critical for development and is becoming increasingly essential in Egypt as the country continues to…
World Bank: East Asia 2025 emissions forecast
Environment
April 20, 2010
World Bank: East Asia 2025 emissions forecast
BEIJING--The World Bank said Monday that East Asia could stabilise its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 while maintaining economic growth…