[social_buttons]There has been a rush of investment into renewable energy in recent years. In 2007, global wind energy capacity grew by 27% and solar energy sales grew an estimated 50%.
Offering insight into where future growth is likely to occur, Ernst & Young produced a report that follows a variety of indices including long-term wind, near-term wind, and all renewables.
Here are the top five prime nations for renewable energy investment:
1- United States
The U.S. has particularly high scores in the areas of onshore wind, solar, and infrastructure. The sheer size of the country provides an advantage with plentiful wind, solar, and agricultural resources. This high score is likely to decrease if the Production Tax Credit expires at the end of the year. Both presidential candidates however support a cap and trade system for carbon, creating another means to promote renewable energy.
2- Germany
Despite taking second place, Germany outscored the U.S. in the offshore wind, solar, and biomass/other categories. Legislation in Germany, including feed-in tariffs offers a strong market for renewable energy.
3- India
Just behind Germany, India has a high score for onshore wind and infrastructure, but lags considerably behind the U.S. and Germany for offshore wind. India will see considerable growth in hydropower, with plans for 143 projects totally 20 GW of generation capacity.
4- Spain
The U.K. and Spain are tied for forth place. Spain scored well for onshore wind and solar energy, but much lower in offshore wind energy. The Spanish government recently boosted the solar industry by agreeing to subsidize the first 1,200 MW of solar capacity installed.
5- United Kingdom
The U.K. has the highest score in offshore wind energy, but had a weak score for solar energy. The requirement to generate 15% of electricity from elegible renewables by 2015 has fueled the renewable obligation certificates market.
I think there should be a greater emphasis on smarter “Eco Investment” tips and greater insight in the fast growing companies that innovate their ways around economic times and government obstacles! One such startups is Envision Solar of La Jolla, CA. Envision’s flat-pack products, the LIfeTree™ and LIfeShade™ are new ways to get Solar to the people (fast):
-these are flat-pack options (solar in a box)
-they offer a nice backyard feature and provide shade without messing up your roof
-the price point is lower than almost any roof install ($15,500 for the LifeShade™ and $16,500 for the LIfeTree™)
-they use the latest technology micro-inverters so you don’t need equipment at your meter, it’s just an AC line that any electrician can connect
-the micro-inverters come with an online system that tracks the production of clean energy graphically (great education tool for the kids!)
I was privileged to see a couple behind the scenes photos of the finished product for Adrian Grenier’s Hollywood home and for his show, Alter Eco, an eco lifestyle and makeover series. It may come in a box, but its perfect for those who live outside of the box!
What do you think?
I think there should be a greater emphasis on smarter “Eco Investment” tips and greater insight in the fast growing companies that innovate their ways around economic times and government obstacles! One such startups is Envision Solar of La Jolla, CA. Envision’s flat-pack products, the LIfeTree™ and LIfeShade™ are new ways to get Solar to the people (fast):
-these are flat-pack options (solar in a box)
-they offer a nice backyard feature and provide shade without messing up your roof
-the price point is lower than almost any roof install ($15,500 for the LifeShade™ and $16,500 for the LIfeTree™)
-they use the latest technology micro-inverters so you don’t need equipment at your meter, it’s just an AC line that any electrician can connect
-the micro-inverters come with an online system that tracks the production of clean energy graphically (great education tool for the kids!)
I was privileged to see a couple behind the scenes photos of the finished product for Adrian Grenier’s Hollywood home and for his show, Alter Eco, an eco lifestyle and makeover series. It may come in a box, but its perfect for those who live outside of the box!
What do you think?
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