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Both developed and developing countries have committed to reduce their emissions through the increased use of renewable energy. This paper aims to compare renewable energy deployment in developed and developing countries represented by Australia and China. The paper firstly argues the validity of comparison of renewable energy deployment in Australia and China. Then, the governance structures in both countries are compared; the paper also compares management mechanisms in terms of funding and incentive support, renewable energy grid-connection and coordination between different levels of governments in both countries. Moreover, the current status of renewable energy development in two countries is summarized. From the study, it can be concluded both countries have set a Renewable Energy Target and promulgated legislation and regulations to enlarge the scale of renewable energy; China shows a stronger commitment to renewable energy than Australia. However, Renewable Energy Certificate mechanism is implemented more effectively in Australia than in China. The paper suggests: augmenting and rebuilding the electricity network and strengthening coordination between different levels of governments for both countries; enhancing manufacturing facilities and incentives for the solar and wind industry for Australia, while developing more-detailed implementation legislation and renewable power quota system for China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

DESPITE HAVING RENEWABLE RESOURCES THAT SOME COUNTRIES CAN ONLY DREAM OF, AUSTRALIA''S ANTIPATHY TOWARDS THE KYOTO PROTOCOL – NOT TO MENTION ITS VAST RESOURCES OF COAL – HAS CONTRIVED TO GIVE IT SOMETHING OF AN IMAGE PROBLEM AMONGST CLEAN ENERGY INVESTORS, AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE COUNTRY TO BE SEEN AS FINANCIALLY VIABLE WHEN IT COMES TO RENEWABLES INVESTMENT. BUT WITH A NEW ADMINISTRATION THAT HAS ADDRESSED THE KYOTO QUESTION, COULD THE TIMES BE CHANGING? INVEST VICTORIA''S BEN FOSKETT GIVES A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE STATE OF VICTORIA, AND ISES PRESIDENT MONICA OLIPHANT REPORTS BACK FROM ADELAIDE''S SOLAR CITIES 2008 CONGRESS. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The importance of a joint approach to the global solution of world energy needs by all renewable energy technologies cannot be stressed enough. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Delegates to October''s SWC in Johannesburg will have the benefit of hearing a keynote address by Dr Herman Scheer, as he receives the ISES part of his Karl W. Böer Solar Award. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

If we are really to put ambitious renewable energy targets in place, we must focus on delivery capacity. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]