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May 10, 2014 By Anne Hulsey Leave a Comment

The World’s Most Attractive Solar Markets

Filed Under: Energy Production, Mexico, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, South Africa, Turkey

The solar energy industry is growing as a very promising, international opportunity for investment. Therefore IHS Technology,  a “global information company with world-class experts in the pivotal areas shaping today’s business landscape” compiles a quarterly assessment of the “attractiveness profile” for emerging photovoltaic markets. In early 2014, this list is… read more 

May 8, 2014 By Miyako Yerick Leave a Comment

Mexico’s Renewables: Opportunities in Wind and Solar

Filed Under: Mexico, Renewable Energy

In December 2013, legislation was passed breaking the 75 year state monopoly of oil, gas and electricity.  This creates an important opportunity for private and foreign investment in Mexican energy production, especially in renewables with large potential, like wind and solar.  With the national target of 35% of energy coming… read more 

May 3, 2014 By Miyako Yerick Leave a Comment

Mexico: Will Climate Change Promises Be Only Rhetoric?

Filed Under: Mexico, Uncategorized

In 2010, Mexico was the 11th largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, emitting 688.25 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent according to the World Resources Institute’s Climate Analysis Indicator’s Tool (CAIT).  Overall, this is 1.55% of global carbon emissions.

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