Paul Gipe, Author at Renew Economy

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EU declares that wind tariffs are not state aid
EC decision means feed-in tariffs for wind energy are permissible, and can differentiated by wind turbine performance.
Paul Gipe

Apr 1, 2014

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What happens in Germany will affect us all
The utility and coal industry is determinaed to strangle growth of wind energy in Germany. If successful, they will also delay the Energiewende.
Paul Gipe

Feb 21, 2014

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Renewables provide 15% of supply during California gas emergency
California’s over reliance on natural gas led the state’s grid operator to call an emergency last Thursday. There was no shortage of renewables, however.
Paul Gipe

Feb 10, 2014

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IEA says FiTs not a subsidy – but tax credits are
The IEA says feed-in tariffs are the principal driving force in the worldwide development of solar PV, but it does not describe them as a subsidy.
Paul Gipe

Nov 4, 2013

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Small wind and micro-generation enjoy renaissance in UK
UK has decided to build two new nuclear reactors. But steady growth of small wind and microgeneration may offer better prospects a decade from now.
Paul Gipe

Oct 23, 2013

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Thailand adding 1,000MW of solar with feed-in tariffs
Thailand plans to add another 1,000 MW of PV using feed-in tariffs were differentiated by technology.
Paul Gipe

Jul 21, 2013

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Why 100% renewables? Because it is inevitable
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is inevitable. Fossil fuels are finite, but will be dumped before they are exhausted on basis of cost.
Paul Gipe

Jul 18, 2013

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‘Intermittent & unpredictable’: Nuclear reactor fails during heatwave
One of California’s major electric utilities shut down half its nuclear plant last week just as the state prepared for a serious heat wave.
Paul Gipe

Jul 2, 2013

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Who’s leading – and who’s lagging – in the global renewables race?
Renewable energy penetration survey shows renewables still play a small role in some countries; in others, they provide 100% of the electricity – today.
Paul Gipe

May 16, 2013

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What if Iraq War trillions had been spent on renewables?
For the amount Spent on the Iraq War the US Could be Generating 40% to 60% of its electricity with renewable energy.
Paul Gipe

Apr 10, 2013

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100% renewables and higher: The new trend in energy targets
As more countries and regions adopt what was once unthinkable – 100% renewable electricity targets – many are taking steps to go even further.
Paul Gipe

Apr 3, 2013

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Graph of the Day: German gas, nuclear fall while renewables grow
Updated charts on Germany’s electricity mix from 1990 through 2012 show renewables’ steady increase, and the continued decline of gas and nuclear.
Paul Gipe

Mar 19, 2013

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