Bright lights, big problem
As cities draw in more of the world’s population they are looking at ways to share and produce power locally in a bid for sustainability
Understanding the Energy Challenge
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In the era of globalisation, few issues better demonstrate the confluence of politics and business than energy. With pressure building to find solutions, this report looks at the challenges facing governments and businesses when it comes to energy infastructure.
INTERACTIVE
Seeking alternatives
The world will have an enormous demand for investment in energy infrastructure over the coming decades and the industry is facing a time of unprecedented change, writes Ed Crooks
Back from the brink
Following the Three Mile Island accident and Chernobyl disaster, nuclear was seen as a pariah. But after two decades out of favour, the industry is re-emerging as a viable energy source, writes Rebecca Bream
Here comes the sun
China has long been a big producer of solar panels but the local is only now beginning to take off
Delivering change
Getting ‘green energy’ to homes and businesses will require a radical rethink of the electricity grid system
Current concerns
Electricity distribution and transmission networks are in dire need of investment
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CITIES
Neutral territory
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is using new and ancient techniques in its bid to be the first carbon neutral metropolis
DEVELOPING NATIONS
Power struggles
The credit crisis risks delaying much-needed overhauls to US and European energy grids
Generating appeal
Winning investment for developing world energy projects means making them commercially viable
Power to the people
Microfinance and public-private projects aim to extend electricity to poor rural areas
Developing plans
Half of the investment needed on energy infastructure will have to be spent in developing countries
