2015 - Page 120 of 187 - Renew Economy

Why Tesla batteries will fast-track switch to renewables
Tesla’s battery storage products may be a cooler and cheaper option for residential customers, but it is at the commercial and grid level where it could make its biggest impact. And it will accelerate deployment of renewables.
Giles Parkinson

May 12, 2015

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Charging ahead with energy storage in Australia
With its high PV penetration, weak grid in some areas, and relatively low feed-in-tariffs, energy storage could be the key to enabling greater deployment of renewable energy in Australia.
Staff Reporter

May 12, 2015

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Battery storage is here – but who will benefit?
Battery storage should cut peak demand and thus network costs for all, but this won’t happen organically. It needs a revolution, and retailers have the key.
Rob Campbell

May 12, 2015

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Vector says Tesla storage a game-changer, mulls push into Australia
New Zealand utility Vector Energy says Tesla is a big deal, and won’t rule out bringing battery storage technology to the Australian market.
Giles Parkinson

May 12, 2015

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Redflow says Tesla lifts storage profile, but it can still compete
Australian battery storage developer Redflow says it welcomes the public profile created Tesla hype, but says its technology can compete.
Giles Parkinson

May 11, 2015

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MIT says ‘massive’ solar energy expansion critical for climate
A “massive” global expansion of solar power — possibly enough to supply about a third or more of the world’s electricity — may be necessary by 2050.
Bobby Magill

May 11, 2015

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UK election: Is the ‘greenest government ever’ about to turn brown?
UK renewables industry concerned about future under newly elected majority Conservative government, whose plans are to scrap subsidies, halt wind farm development and cut spending could now go largely unopposed.
Sophie Vorrath

May 11, 2015

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Renewable industry rolls dice on policy certainty, and loses
Don’t underestimate the determination of the Abbott government to throttle the large scale renewable energy industry in Australia. We warned as much before the last election, but the prevailing view seemed to be that no Abbott government could be as destructive as some suggested. How wrong they were.
Giles Parkinson

May 11, 2015

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Barnaby Joyce nails Abbott govt climate scepticism to the mast
In interview about UWA’s decision to dump Lomborg deal, federal agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce says he’s ‘sceptical’ about human influence on climate.
Sophie Vorrath

May 11, 2015

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WA solar households spared tariff hike, as govt reviews options
WA govt reportedly shelves plans for higher network fixed charges to recoup some of the revenue displaced by the state’s 175,000 solar households.
Sophie Vorrath

May 11, 2015

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Australia sets another wind record as output tops 3,200MW
Australian wind energy sets new record of more than 3,200MW at midnight on Saturday.
Paul McArdle

May 11, 2015

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How Tesla battery storage compares with rivals on prices
Tesla has been credited with a step change in pricing on battery storage technology. But how does it really compare with rivals?
Zachary Shahan

May 11, 2015

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