Current limitations on further introduction of renewable energy systems in the South Pacific Five national case studies

Yu, Xiaojiang; Gilmour, Alistair J.; Taplin, Ros

doi:10.1016/0301-4215(96)00039-0

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“…They say that renewable energy is not a priority of Australian aid and there is no encouragement from Australia to ask for such aid. In fact, some Pacific Island countries, such as Fiji, have submitted proposals asking for Australian aid for renewable energy assistance, but these proposals were rejected by AIDAB (now AusAID) in 1994 (Yu et al 1996). • AusAID and AusTrade in association with government agencies-such as the Department of Industry and Technology, the Department of Primary Industries and Energy, and the Department of Foreign Affairs-and non-government organisations should aim to contribute to researching market information for the Australian renewable industry through their overseas branches.…”

Section: Possible Ausaid and Austrade Policy Directionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Many environmental groups and the renewable energy industries in Australia claim that AusAID should support the development of renewable energy in many developing countries. AusAID stresses that developing countries 'never' ask for aid for renewable energy (Yu et al 1996). However, developing countries refute that.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Overseas market development: a strategy for Australian renewable energy industries

Taplin

Gilmour

1997

Australian Geographer

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In this paper, we look at the relationship between the development of domestic and overseas markets for Australian renewable energy. It is argued that encouraging the promotion of Australian renewable energy technology in overseas markets could be a practical strategy for developing the Australian renewable energy industry. Also, it is reasoned, Australian foreign aid and trade organisations could play an important role in assisting the Australian renewable energy industry via overseas market research, technology transfer, and human resource and institutional development programs. We suggest that further research and development cooperation between Australian renewable energy companies and research institutes would be beneficial, especially in exploring potential overseas markets. We also recommend that joint ventures between renewable energy industry partners in Australia and developing countries be used to promote growth in Australian renewable energy exports and, ultimately, in developing Australia's renewable energy industries.

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Section: Possible Ausaid and Austrade Policy Directionsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Possible Ausaid and Austrade Policy Directionsmentioning

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Overseas market development: a strategy for Australian renewable energy industries

Taplin

Gilmour

1997

Australian Geographer

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“…In 1996, for example, the Kiribati Government Development Budget for renewable energy was U.S.$745, this is only about 0·88% of its total energy budget (U.S.$85 700) (Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning of Kiribati, 1995). Moreover, some countries, such as Nauru have not yet developed a national energy policy (Yu et al, 1996).…”

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Policy Perspectives: Environmental Management and Renewable Energy in the Pacific Islands

Tapling

1997

Journal of Environmental Management

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“…In the Cook Islands, for example, the government supplied CFLs to the consumers free of charge, and the demand for power in one of the islands dropped from 21 kW to 5.6 kW. The Ministry of Energy of the Cook Islands has even considered banning incandescent light bulbs altogether (Yu et al, 1996).…”

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Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic Electrification in Rural Areas

Varho

2002

Energy & Environment

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ABSTRACT:The environmental impact of photovoltaics (PV) is discussed to ascertain how well it can aid solving the dual problem of meeting the demand for electricity in rural areas and of mitigating the energy-related environmental problems. It is noted that all emissions from PV are indirect and result mainly from the energy used in producing PV equipment. They are compared with the emissions that can be offset by the use of PV. It is concluded that PV is environmentally benign, and in some cases the cheapest way of providing electricity in rural areas. Nevertheless, its currently high costs and small electric capacity mean that there are cheaper and more effective methods for solving environmental problems in the short run. It is observed, however, that the costs of emission abatement are much higher if only the emissions from existing energy uses that are replaced by PV are considered than if the emissions and costs of alternative power production methods that are offset are also included. In the longer run, PV is seen to have very high potential for growth, lower costs, and environmental benefits. Issues affecting the success of PV dissemination in rural areas of developing countries are discussed, and policy suggestions are given.

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Current limitations on further introduction of renewable energy systems in the South Pacific Five national case studies

Cited by 16 publications

References 5 publications

Overseas market development: a strategy for Australian renewable energy industries

Overseas market development: a strategy for Australian renewable energy industries

Policy Perspectives: Environmental Management and Renewable Energy in the Pacific Islands

Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic Electrification in Rural Areas

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