2014 - Page 38 of 181 - Renew Economy

2014 on track to become warmest year on record
As emissions steadily rise, the National Climatic Data Center has announced that 2014 will likely break the record for the warmest year on the books.
Andrea Thompson

Oct 21, 2014

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Micropower’s quiet takeover – it accounts for 25% of global supply
Micropower is cost-competitive and rapidly scalable … and it democratizes energy choices, promotes competition, speeds learning and innovation.
Amory Lovins & Titiaan Palazzi

Oct 21, 2014

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Could a Tesla test drive cure Abbott government’s deep denial?
A test drive in a Tesla – and a collective “Tesla smile” in the conservative ranks – might give the Abbott government an insight into the future. And how the confluence of renewables, storage and software will shape the future. It is not so scary, and not some part of a green plot or climate hoax designed to bring down their society.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 20, 2014

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Australian gas bills set to spike by $300 a year, says report – but it’s for the greater good
Report says governments should clear way for Australian gas export boom, despite fact it could drive up household gas bills by $300 a year in some cities.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 20, 2014

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Australian cleantech winners nominated for top global award
Four previous winners of Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) named in Global Cleantech Cluster Association 2014 Later Stage Awards Global Top 30.
John O’Brien

Oct 20, 2014

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Graph of the Day: Australia’s renewable energy generation
Graph underlines renewables penetration in Australia, as AEMO observes no issue with SA having 100% renewables, as long as interconnector stays connected.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 20, 2014

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Qld-made EV fast charging technology wins EU supply deal
Brisbane-based Tritium signs deal to supply its world-leading Veefil fast charge technology to EV networks across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 20, 2014

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RET Review panel member wants solar subsidies to end, installs own system
One of the key members of the Warburton Review that recommended the end of subsidies under the renewable energy target has just installed a large solar system on a rural property – using the very same subsidy that he wants abolished.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 20, 2014

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CleanTech Bites

Abbott’s Australia ranked dead last on climate, green investment
International report ranks Australia last on leadership & climate change, as carbon price repeal thrust the country into reverse in low-carbon race.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 20, 2014

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Nuclear fusion in a decade? Don’t get too excited
Lockheed Martin says it’s working on a compact nuclear fusion reactor that could be deployed in 10 years. Physicists aren’t getting their hopes up just yet.
Matthew Hole

Oct 20, 2014

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Where the solar revolution came from – and where it will take us
A new book by solar pioneer Peter Varadi charts the history of solar PV and looks ahead to what our solar-powered energy future might look like.
Karel Beckman

Oct 20, 2014

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Other Good Stuff

Australian energy policy – and what’s making it sick
When two of the most powerful men in Australia profess to being repulsed by renewable energy harvesting wind turbines, we have a serious problem.
Ketan Joshi

Oct 20, 2014

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