March 2012 - Page 6 of 10 - Renew Economy

Japan eyes Mongolia in Asian ‘super grid’ plans
Japan reveals plans for Asia’s own Desertec: a regional supergrid that would export solar and wind energy, largely from resource-rich Mongolia.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 15, 2012

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Is global solar headed for a boom or a bust?
Predictions for the demise of solar PV in 2012 may be premature. The China market may quadruple, the US may double and even Germany looks set to make gains, despite tariff changes. Plus: the big predictions for clean-tech this year, and how the US military, post nuclear Japan and building refits will influence the market.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 14, 2012

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CEFC: How to spend $10 billion ….
…and how to get a $1 trillion finance sector, used to shopping centres, car parks and coal mines, to invest in emerging clean energy technologies.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 14, 2012

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Enough with the greenwash, tar sands are worse than we thought
A new US study finds tar sands have higher emissions than first thought, and calls industry’s land restoration pledge ‘greenwashing.’
Joe Romm

Mar 14, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Storing wind power to beat intermittency? It’s a gas
Siemens’ wind-to-gas tech viable by 2015; Gamesa tops turbine output record; Tamil Nadu’s plan to boost solar capacity; and a 100% renewable Minnesota.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 14, 2012

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State of the Climate: Record high carbon and a hotter, drier Australia
An update on Australia’s climate trends finds the view unchanged: warming, driven by record CO2 emissions, will mean hotter days, warmer nights and more drought.
The Conversation

Mar 14, 2012

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More big industrials ride the clean energy wave
Two big industrials broadened their clean energy horizons this week, with Posco boosting its stake in FuelCell Energy, and DuPont backing a US-based R&D project.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 13, 2012

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Thanks a billion! Australia’s worthless Kyoto surplus
Australia sits on a handsome surplus of Kyoto carbon credits, but who’s going to buy them? Plus, hopes that global emissions surge was a one-off blip, and why King Coal is losing its crown in the US.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 13, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Korea chooses smart meters over nuclear
South Korea smart meter move to reduce demand for nuclear; Wasabi moves deeper into South African market; North America proves fertile ground for First Solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 13, 2012

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Memo from Fukushima: There are better options than nuclear
The anniversary of Japan’s devastating tsunami should remind us there are low-emissions alternatives to nuclear power that are cheaper and pose much less risk.
Ian Lowe

Mar 13, 2012

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Tech Focus: Australia’s new export – carbon controls
Australia’s expertise in carbon management is starting to pay dividends for some companies.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 13, 2012

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CEFC: Finally, an opportunity for consensus
Business needs to know if emission reduction policies are part of a serious and enduring trend, or just a passing fad.
Nick Rowley

Mar 13, 2012

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