Brazilian and Chinese companies sign agreement on renewable energy projects

China Three Gorges Project Corporation (CTGPC) and Brazilian  Furnas  signed a cooperation agreement to develop projects  in the renewable energy business. The plan is to work together not only in Brazil and China but also in the rest of the world. “The intention is to make Furnas the main agent in Eletrobras’ internationalisation process asContinue reading “Brazilian and Chinese companies sign agreement on renewable energy projects”

Latest on Clean Energy: China and Brazil raise investment as developed countries retreat

After a sharp rise in 2010, cut in European incentives made new investment in renewable energy drop in 1 quarter of 2011 (1Q2011) to the lowest in a first quarter since 2009, according to  the London-based researcher, Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Comparing to the 4Q2010, investments in 1Q2011 fell 34%. Brazil and China are exceptions: new investmentContinue reading “Latest on Clean Energy: China and Brazil raise investment as developed countries retreat”

The clean energy race. How countries are investing? A report by PEW

Being eco-friendly, sustainable and social responsible became a key status for nations.  Early this month at the 2nd World Forum on Sustainability, Brazil was pointed out as a leading country in terms of clean energy by global leaders such as Bill Clinton. We are lucky to get now fresh insights and data from a reportContinue reading “The clean energy race. How countries are investing? A report by PEW”

Brazilians and Americans to discuss business in São Paulo, May 18th

Business leaders from Brazil and the United States will debate  the future of  Brazil at the annual  conference promoted by the Council of the Americas. The conference “Brazil is the future” will take place on May 18th, in Sao Paulo. Why? As one of the emerging world powers, Brazil has gained more political and economicContinue reading “Brazilians and Americans to discuss business in São Paulo, May 18th”