The group expresses support for the introduction of a levy on electricity consumers to finance renewable-energy projects.

We are facilitating environmentally appropriate renewable-energy projects involving solar, wind and waves, geothermal, biofuels and hydropower.

But neither would the other renewable-energy projects promoted by him and his uncle.

In 2010, Google Energy made its first investment in a renewable-energy project, putting up $38.8 million into two wind farms in North Dakota.

The German chancellor, Gerhard Schröder, announced 500 million euros ($610 million) in low-interest loans to support renewable-energy projects and energy efficiency in developing countries.

The renewable-energy project expanded to the region and there are today 27 decentralized power plants within the Güssing county.

Passengers can also contribute $50 or more to fund renewable-energy projects such as wind- or solar-power projects, or to re-establish algae in oceans or large scale reforestation.

Only two grants have gone to renewable-energy projects.

Prof. Joanna Lewis of Georgetown is a specialist in China's renewable-energy projects, and she has written a range of papers that are must-reads for people interested in the subject.

"We would prefer to have more energy efficiency and renewable-energy projects that could help alleviate poverty in the countryside."