Energy Resources
Beth
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28 Jul 2011
The Bahamas National Energy Policy Committee produced its first report in November 2008. Plans for the industrial development of bio-fuels have been initiated since July 2009.
There are no proven reserves of easily exploitable fossil fuel sources in significant quantities in the Bahamas. The Bahamas depends on imported petroleum products to satisfy over 99% of its consumer energy demand. Its long-term energy security level is therefore low. Renewable energy resources have yet to be exploited...
Beth
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28 Jul 2011
Energy is recognized by the Government of Singapore as a priority, and its has set up the Energy Efficiency Programme Office (E2PO) to pursue energy efficiency policies. The National Energy Policy Report (NEPR), published in 2007, articulates Singapore’s energy policy framework.
Singapore is considered a developing country by the UNFCCC, and therefore is granted special consideration in recognition of the difficulties of switching to alternative energy sources. Due to its lack of land...
Beth
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27 Jul 2011
The Program of Action of the Sao Tomé et Principe Government has made it a priority for the energy sector to improve energy supply capacity, diversify sources of electricity and improve medium voltage lines.
Currently, the biggest contributor to Sao Tomé et Principe carbon emissions is the energy sector. The consumption of diesel for power generation accounted for 38.3% of total consumption in 2005, while firewood remains one of the most important sources of energy in the country...
Beth
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26 Jul 2011
Although missing a specific Energy Strategy, the Second National Environmental Action Plan 2004-2014 (PANA II) highlights Cape Verde's need to pursue renewable energy options. Cape Verde enjoys the natural endowments necessary to make solar or wind power possible alternatives on a larger scale, but currently lacks the capacity to institute a move away from non-renewable energy sources
Energy use on most islands varies according to the socio-economic position of households, with poorer...
Beth
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26 Jul 2011
The Maldives Government is planning a forthcoming National Energy Policy and Strategy.
In both inhabited islands and resorts, 80% of powerhouses are located within 100 meters of coastline. With the projected effects of climate change, this puts energy resources directly in the path of projected sea-level rise. Due to the small size of the islands and their maximum elevation of 1.5 meters above sea level, this infrastructure vulnerability is likely to worsen through time. Energy remains a...
