2014 - Page 36 of 181 - Renew Economy

SEXI solar proposal: NSW councils team up for major solar projects
32 NSW councils seek federal backing to install and gather data from a broad range of PV and solar thermal technologies.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 23, 2014

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Energy storage costs: Are they really on the slide?
We hear often that energy storage costs are falling rapidly, with obvious implications for the prospects of renewables. But what do the experts say?
Noel Barton

Oct 23, 2014

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Agriculture and forestry: hidden emissions, solution in plain sight
BZE report reveals surprisingly high emissions profile for Australia’s Land Use sector, maps path to zero via well-understood, widely practiced strategies.
Stephen Bygrave

Oct 23, 2014

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Renewable energy target about to get an Abbott-style haircut
Only in Australia can a government proposal to slash the renewable energy target by more than half be proclaimed by the “experts” as a “victory” for the moderates. Such is the toxic nature of this government’s antipathy to all things clean and green, and wind farms in particular. Welcome to Team Australia. Open to vested interests.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2014

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Big Coal tries to control global energy debate
The growing drumbeat played by coal industry that their product will “save” developing African and Asian regions deprived of a reliable energy source.
Kevin Grandia

Oct 23, 2014

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Keppel Prince closes wind manufacturing after Abbott targets RET
Keppel Prince mothballs wind energy manufacturing, sacks 100 as Abbott government declares war on RET and wind energy.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2014

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Why whole towns will want to take themselves off-grid
Going off-grid will help towns boost jobs, increase reliability of their energy supply, and lower costs. What’s to lose?
Giles Parkinson

Oct 22, 2014

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How Victoria could go solar, save millions and boost jobs
CEC report says Victoria could easily adjust solar and energy efficiency policy to save hundreds of millions in costs, boost jobs and cut emissions.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Oct 22, 2014

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Household solar “safe” as Abbott takes aim at large scale renewables
Abbott government says no changes to household solar, but wants large scale renewables target slashed by two thirds. So much for “ditching” the Warburton Review.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 22, 2014

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Wind power is more reliable than gas – and much cheaper, too
As Australia’s dance of the seven RET Reviews continues, it seems like a good time to revisit one of the more persistent anti-renewables myths bandied about by fossil fuel types (and most of the Abbott government): that that renewable energy is unreliable in meeting electricity demand.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 22, 2014

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Tesla taxis rolled out at Amsterdam Airport, to go with electric buses
Amsterdam’s main Schiphol airport has enlisted the aid of 167 Tesla Model S taxi cabs as part of its bid to be among the greenest in the world.
Christopher DeMorro

Oct 22, 2014

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Trans-Pacific partnership threatens a green trade deal
The Trans-Pacific Partnership threatens green trade deal that could ultimately do more to reduce carbon emissions than international climate agreements.
John Mathews

Oct 22, 2014

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