Nathan Lim, Author at Renew Economy

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The sneaky war on rooftop solar from Australia’s utilities
Utilities are striking back at rooftop solar by changing their billing structure. Changed industry conditions call for innovation, not impediments.
Nathan Lim

Sep 22, 2015

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Is renewable energy investing worth it?
So, why even invest in renewables in the first place?
Nathan Lim

Aug 19, 2015

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Closing Australia’s dirty power stations: That would be Direct Action
Closing Australia’s most polluting power stations would dramatically reduce emissions and accelerate the transition to a lower emissions intensive economy.
Nathan Lim

Jul 24, 2015

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COP21 is the end of the beginning – five lessons for investors
The UN Climate Conference in December is important but will not be the final word on how we are dealing with climate change.
Nathan Lim

Jun 17, 2015

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Utilities: Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated
Chorus calling for the demise of traditional utility has become deafening. But it is wrong to assume utilities will disappear with growth of distributed generation.
Nathan Lim

May 13, 2015

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Let’s talk trash: Why energy could solve mounting waste problem
Energy-from-Waste is a progressive solution to Australia’s growing waste management problem.
Nathan Lim

Apr 16, 2015

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7 reasons to own solar stocks today
Solar is becoming the energy of the future. Grid parity has been reached and emission regulations are a tailwind.
Nathan Lim

Mar 24, 2015

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It’s time to rethink incentives for renewables, and follow lead of UK
Renewables are becoming increasingly cost competitive. Governments need to start planning how they will phase out subsidies when they are no longer required.
Nathan Lim

Feb 26, 2015

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Did anyone notice that Australia now has a carbon trading scheme?
Senator Xenophon’s “Safeguard Mechanism” amendment to the Direct Action legislation means Australia effectively has a carbon price again.
Nathan Lim

Dec 17, 2014

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What does the price of oil have to do with solar?
Brent crude oil has fallen 34%. Strangely, the Ardour Solar Index has also fallen the same amount over this same period.
Nathan Lim

Dec 16, 2014

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Energy policy assessment – Australia biggest black spot for renewables
A round-up of the latest energy policy developments in Australia, US, China, EU, Japan and elsewhere. Australia the only negative for green energy.
Nathan Lim

Aug 22, 2014

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Nine reasons why thermal coal is struggling (and will continue to do so)
The price of coal has fallen 51% since peaking in January 2011. Are we seeing China and India turning away from coal?
Nathan Lim

Aug 13, 2014

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