Seven Parties in the region proposed projects targeting hydropower development.

Hydropower development is another area in which several Parties share common project priorities.

Other Georgia proposed 10 renewable energy projects targeting hydropower and geothermal energy sources.

Many Parties have already exploited hydropower potential.

Hydropower is another option that may be considered on a regional basis.

In Costa Rica, the Instituto Costarricense de Electicidad keeps track of climate parameters in areas close to hydropower, geothermal and wind projects in the country.

Bhutan's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, tourism and the sale of hydroelectric power to India.

Austria currently produces more than half of its electricity by hydropower.

Alaska also offers some of the highest hydroelectric power potential in the country from its numerous rivers.

The main purposes of the dam are to produce 1500 MW of hydro electricity and to manage flooding.

Colombia has hydropower potential amounting to 25,000 MW and potential from other renewables amounting to 1,200 MW.

For many Parties the most important renewable option is the extension of their hydropower programmes, mainly through additional small scale hydro projects.

China's tenth five year Energy Development Plan (2001) gives priority to hydropower, optimization of thermal power, development of the electricity grid and increased use of nuclear power.

The vast majority of energy is produced with imported fuel, including gas and nuclear fuel (for its one nuclear power plant) from Russia the main domestic energy source is hydroelectric.

To look for electrical energy alternatives, as a way to avoid the impact of the hydroelectric stations on local communities and on the environment.

Definition of energy efficiency improvement project activities The Executive Board agreed to draw up an indicative list of eligible project activities sectors, as proposed in the attachment to annex 2 of the annotated agenda of its third meeting.

Calls on India to resolve all the disputes over water, including Baglihar and Kishanganga Hydro electric Projects, in accordance with the letter and spirit of the Indus Waters Treaty.

The region is a major exporter of hydroelectric power.

The 14 hydroelectric dams on the Columbia's main stem and many more on its tributaries produce more hydroelectric power than those of any other North American river.

UNIDO's energy efficiency programme addresses the fact that industry is one of the biggest users of energy.

More money from the EU budget now goes to nuclear research than to non nuclear research and development, and more infrastructure funding goes to carbon capture and storage (CCS) and conventional energy than to renewable energies.

China is setting ambitious targets for reducing energy intensity and making massive investments in renewable energy.

Other projects based on renewable energy systems are being implemented in India and Mexico.

In the industrial sector, three Parties proposed projects aimed at identifying energy conservation measures and actions (energy efficiency gains).

Five of these Parties also proposed projects that aim at removing energy conservation and efficiency barriers.

Energy can reduce poverty and prevent hunger by facilitating income generating applications, and the establishment of micro enterprises, as well as providing power for pumping water, processing or grinding food, and cooking.

The province also played a leading role in promoting clean energy, such as wind energy and hydroelectricity, with the latter accounting for over 90 per cent of the province's electrical output.

Close to 155 billion was invested in 2008 in renewable energy companies and projects worldwide, not including large scale hydroelectric projects, according to a recent UN Environment Program report.

The political stakes are high, and China s hydropower interests are strong.

Four Parties proposed projects targeting the use of landfill waste water biogas for energy generation.

Energy projects also could be strengthened, given that energy needs are expected to grow even faster south of the Mediterranean than in Europe.

Carbon pricing could be used to finance research and development, and to send a price signal to promote the deployment of effective, affordable technology alternatives.

On the basis of existing networks, African NGOs often constitute ideal partners for the implementation of energy projects.

Although the integrated programme had undoubtedly proved effective, there were some inadequately funded and unfunded activities and projects that had great potential to give impetus to rural development, including hydropower projects and skills development.

Other Parties expected an increase in rainfall and flooding, thus affecting hydroelectric power generation.

A parabolic (or paraboloid or paraboloidal) reflector (or dish or mirror) is a reflective surface used to collect or project energy such as light, sound, or radio waves.

Tugu was the insurance company that issued the policy to cover one of Magma's geothermal projects in Indonesia.

What governments ought to do is stimulate an innovative economy, not endless roads, wind energy and other building projects.

For example, Germany s ongoing nuclear phase out has been complemented by accelerated renewables implementation, with up to 3,000 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity connected to Germany s power grid in a single month.

China plans to double its hydropower capacity to over 120 GW by 2010 and to build more hydropower projects for at least another 20 years.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the US Department of Energy (DOE) alone is planning to spend more than 40 billion in loans and grants to encourage private firms to develop green technologies, such as electric cars, new batteries, wind turbines, and solar panels.

Projects for strategic cooperation in energy say, production of solar and wind energy in the Sahara for sale to Europe would be especially valuable.

Moreover, the Chinese have built up wind and solar power so quickly that they have just increased their goal for renewable sources to 15 of total power generation by 2020.

Governments in poor and developing countries have been promoting projects to distribute off grid RETs for decades, supported by multilateral institutions, bilateral aid programs, or non governmental organizations.

If approved, this credit would be devoted to energy, urban communications and community development projects in agriculture, health and education, and to direct budget support.