The US wind energy industry grew by 46% in 2007 due to tax cut, strong government support and urgency to adopt clean energy sources to fight global warming.

The Singapore petrochemical industry experienced an annual growth of 21% last year due to strong government support, huge reserves of Ethane and Naphtha and rising domestic demand.

Thermal electricity generation touched a record high in April 2008 as demand increased due to rapid industrialization and growth in housing market.

The Irish government has planned to invest €90 Million in the R&D of clean energy to meet the growing domestic energy demand and to secure resources for future economic growth.