Alternative Energy News Archives
Friday 20th of January, 2006
Countries strive for developing hydrogen energy ★★
People's Daily, appx. 569 wordsA short brief outlining the state of hydrogen energy in various countries/regions, including Japan, the EU and the United States. Included were these interesting bits:
The EU doubled its investment in hydrogen energy and fuel cell to 25 to 30 million euros during its sixth Framework Program (2002-2006).
Industrialized nations have increased their investment in development of hydrogen energy by at least 20.5 percent each year in the past five years, according to a survey by the US Department of Energy.
As Brazil Fills Up on Ethanol, It Weans Off Energy Imports ★★★★
YaleGlobal Online, appx. 2260 wordsWe linked a similar article up already, however this version from Yale Global Online provides a much more complete story about how Brazil has worked to become energy independent, a feat which this article claims it will achieve this year.
There are some interesting facts and numbers in there, including this one: By 1983, nine out of every 10 new cars sold in Brazil ran on ethanol alone.
Later, oil prices plummeted reducing the popularity of ethanol, however industries related to ethanol searched for ways to become more competitive and now this year, the payoff looks like energy independence.
Alternative Energy Grant ★
KPVI-TV, appx. 152 wordsThe US Department of Agriculture held a workshop in Idaho Falls this morning to help farmers and rural business owners take advantage of federal grants
- The grants in question can be used to help rural areas and farms to set up forms of alternative energy.
Sugar Jumps to 24-Year High on Fuel Use: World's Biggest Mover ★★
BloombergSugar prices in New York surged to a 24-year high as more supplies are used for fuel because of surging energy costs.
- as a result of the rising oil prices, the price of sugar has increased 92% in the past year and closed at 17.15 cents a pound. As demand for ethanol increases with rising oil prices, sugar exporters like Brazil are using more of the product locally.
