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Renewable energy sources in Cameroon: Potentials, benefits and enabling environment

Abanda, F.H. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 7, pp. 4557-4562

The price of hydroelectricity in Cameroon has recently sky-rocketed. At the same time, firewood in remote areas is … potential of other renewable energy sources in Cameroon. Literature on the potential of renewable energy in Cameroon is still … energy sector in Cameroon. The article lays the groundwork that can inform various stakeholders to engage into different …

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Experiences in renewable energy and energy efficiency in Tunisia: Case study of a developing country

Saidi, Lotfi; Fnaiech, Farhat - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 32 (2014) C, pp. 729-738

Tunisia is one of the few developing countries to have developed a proactive policy for the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency already in the mid-1980s. This policy gained special momentum starting in the mid-2000s, in the context of spiraling international oil prices and the...

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Economical mechanisms for renewable energy stimulation in Ukraine

Kurbatova, T.; Sotnyk, I.; Khlyap, H. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 31 (2014) C, pp. 486-491

The paper reports main problems of stimulating development of renewable energy in Ukraine. The authors consider presented state mechanisms for maintenance of the green energy where the most effective tariff is the feed-in tariff (functions in Ukraine from 2009). The changes in the active laws...

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Deliberating on renewable and sustainable energy policies in China

Liu, Li-qun; Liu, Chun-xia; Wang, Jing-si - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 17 (2013) C, pp. 191-198

In order to realize the sustainable development of country and society, many countries have established their renewable energy law and development strategy no matter developed countries or developing countries. It is well known that China is the largest developing country in the world, and the...

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Renewable energy policies for sustainable development in Cambodia

Sarraf, M.; Rismanchi, B.; Saidur, R.; Ping, H.W.; … - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 22 (2013) C, pp. 223-229

In line with sustainable development path, electrification with the aid of renewable energy resources is a key element for the developing countries. Cambodia with almost 85% rural population is one of the countries with high renewable energy resources but at the same time has a low installed...

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Progress and prospective on the police system of renewable energy in China

Zeng, Ming; Li, Chen; Zhou, Lisha - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 20 (2013) C, pp. 36-44

The Renewable Energy Law has been formulated by China government in 2005. During the next few years, there has been dramatic progress in China's renewable energy industries, along with the formation of the policy system of renewable energy in China. It is widely recognized that a reasonable and...

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Second-generation bioethanol as a sustainable energy source in Malaysia transportation sector: Status, potential and future prospects

Tye, Ying Ying; Lee, Keat Teong; Abdullah, Wan; Nadiah, Wan - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15 (2011) 9, pp. 4521-4536

The energy crisis has become a crucial issue. The rapid depletion of the fossil fuels has driven the world to utilize renewable energy (RE) sources. To develop RE industries, the Malaysian government has been continuously reviewing its energy policy and undertaking intensive efforts to ensure...

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Review on wind power development and relevant policies in China during the 11th Five-Year-Plan period

Kang, Junjie; Yuan, Jiahai; Hu, Zhaoguang; Xu, Yan - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 4, pp. 1907-1915

Since 2005, there has been dramatic progress in China's wind power industry. The annual growth rate of newly constructed capacity reached a miracle of 105% and the total installed capacity has increased from 1.27GW in 2005 to 44.73GW in 2010, which has exceeded the target of China's energy...

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Renewable energy potentials in Nigeria: Meeting rural energy needs

Shaaban, Mohamed; Petinrin, J.O. - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 29 (2014) C, pp. 72-84

Nigeria is endowed with abundant energy resources, both conventional and renewable, which can potentially provide the country with a sufficient capacity to meet the ambitions of both urban and rural Nigerians of a full, nationwide electrification level. Yet, Nigeria has one of the lowest...

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Insights into biofuel development in Burkina Faso: Potential and strategies for sustainable energy policies

Tatsidjodoung, Parfait; Dabat, Marie-Hélène; Blin, Joël - In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 16 (2012) 7, pp. 5319-5330

In many African countries, the upswing in oil prices is one factor that favours the adoption and implementation of a national biofuel policy. This trend has a major impact on state budgets and domestic trade balances, while also limiting the access of rural inhabitants to modern energy services....

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