I’ve written in the past months about solar power’s prospects outside of large-scale solar farms and residential paneling, mostly as it would apply to gadgetry and daily use items. But it’s clear now that cell phones, as I’ve mentioned before, are a new frontier for the budding solar market, especially as they apply to the [...]
Filed under: Technology on October 21st, 2009 @ 9:13 am
Tagged with: Africa, cell phone, developing nations, electricity, gadgets, India, Nokia, Samsung, Solar Power, sustainability, Technology, Uganda
Even though the African continent has the least least negative impact on the environment, many scientists believe Africa will probably be the hardest hit by the consequences resulting from climate change.
Ten African nations, including South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, will be discussing the best ways forward for the continent in a summit this week. They [...]
Filed under: Environment, News on August 24th, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
Tagged with: Africa, climate change, debate, discussion, energy, global, Green, infrastructure, investment, research, sustainability, sustainable energy
In January of this year, Tullow Oil, an Anglo-Irish exploration firm, announced it had succeeded in finding new sources of petroleum near Uganda’s Lake Albert region. But even with news of this discovery, in the eyes of many in the industry, Tullow remained a small player in the oil market. But virtually overnight, the company [...]
Filed under: Environment, News on August 10th, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
Tagged with: Africa, energy, energy consumption, flexibility, fossil fuels, global, markets, oil, optimism, petroleum, production, Tullow Oil, Uganda
Ever since the Academy Award-winning song “Jai Ho” made it to hit charts, the music world has been wondering if other South Asian talents can go global as well.
Envision Solar, a San Diego-based company known for its solar-powered carports, has announced a new product in line with the company’s goal to make use of solar energy in unconventional places.