September 2012 - Renew Economy

How solar power and EVs will save us
One step at a time, the world is actually changing around us. It’s just that we might not be able to see it.
Nigel Morris

Sep 29, 2012

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Australia solar PV outlook: Boom may finally end in 2013
The exponential growth of the Australian solar PV industry is finally set to end in 2013, one year after previously expected, according to leading forecasters.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 28, 2012

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How more – not less – green energy can cut consumer bills
New Zealand’s Meridian Energy says the costs of the LRET are minor, and would be easily outstripped by the benefits of lower wholesale prices, less gas, and more competition. And it says it wouldn’t need much market share to have a big impact on prices.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 28, 2012

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Flexible electricity pricing in Victoria a positive step
If designed properly, flexible pricing should result in lower bills for households that already use proportionally less of their energy during peak times.
Craig Memery

Sep 28, 2012

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Ocean power making waves in Australia’s clean energy future
CSIRO modelling shows ocean power could supply 20% of Australia’s total electricity demands by 2050 – with just 150km of coastline.
Jenny Hayward

Sep 28, 2012

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Chevy Volt case study: cheaper and cleaner
The first 10,102 miles has cost three cents per mile. That compares to 7c/mile for a 2012 Prius and 14c/mile for a 2004 Saturn station wagon – on a good day.
CleanTechnica

Sep 28, 2012

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Australia’s first carbon market dies, as a new one begins
The world’s first carbon market officially ends, as the first free permits are issued and the first offsets traded in the new national scheme.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 28, 2012

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The week in green numbers…
How much solar makes Europe a ‘solar Goliath’ – and how much has the world been missing out on? Plus: Nauru’s worrying water statistics.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 28, 2012

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Is the power industry ready for ‘generation everywhere’?
The incumbent power industry is under threat from the growth in green energy and smart technology. Little wonder that it is pushing for business as usual.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 27, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Orocobre poised to sign lithium deal with Toyota
Oz lithium group set to finalise JV with Toyota Tsusho. Plus: UK eyes Africa renewables potential; Denmark green-powers on; Saudi solar billions.
Giles Parkinson & Sophie Vorrath

Sep 27, 2012

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Climate change costing global economy $1.2 trillion: report
New report finds climate change could cost the world 3.2% of GDP and 100 million lives by 2030, if fast action is not taken.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 27, 2012

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Queensland a leader in solar? Not on Campbell Newman’s watch
Experts say a hostile state government stands in the way of Queensland becoming the solar power leader suggested by the Climate Commission.
Charis Palmer

Sep 27, 2012

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