2015 - Page 122 of 187 - Renew Economy

A global milestone: Co2 passes 400 PPM
Another month, another carbon dioxide record, helpingpaint a troubling picture of a greenhouse gas rise with no signs of slowing down.
Brian Kahn

May 7, 2015

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Battery storage insiders tepid on Tesla’s new battery system
The sensational low price of the system does not yet have the competition shaking in their boots; not officially, at least.
Michael Fuhs

May 7, 2015

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CSIRO installs solar thermal power station in Cyprus
CSIRO installs first solar thermal power with storage plant outside Australia. Facility will use solar to power desalination plant.
Giles Parkinson

May 7, 2015

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Policy & Planning

UN’s message to Australia: Even Saudi Arabia can change
If the Saudi’s can diversify from fossil fuels, anyone can: That was the frank message delivered to the Abbott government by UNFCCC chief Christiana Figueres, in a speech urging them to show leadership on climate action. Greg Hunt’s response? …
Giles Parkinson

May 6, 2015

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Coalition may finally end investment freeze of renewables this week
Hope grows of resolution to renewable energy target this week. That – and the prospect of cheap battery storage – will be bad news for coal generators.
Giles Parkinson

May 6, 2015

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ACT calls for 50MW of ‘next-gen’ solar proposals for Canberra
ACT launches EOI process for up to 50MW of ‘next generation’ solar with storage to be located in or around the ACT.
Sophie Vorrath

May 6, 2015

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CleanTech Bites

Some facts about the new Greens leader: a champion of science
New Greens leader Richard di Natale is a former GP and champion of science, the political status of which, he says, has been distorted by lobby groups.
Sophie Vorrath

May 6, 2015

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Christine Milne resigns as Greens leader – Di Natale to take up role
Australian Greens leader Christine Milne has announced her resignation as both head of the party and from the Senate in 2016. Di Natale elected as new leader.
Sophie Vorrath

May 6, 2015

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Solar fast becoming least-cost option for US utilities
New report finds solar becoming increasingly attractive to US utilities – 72% of all new US installations in 2014 – led by falling PPA prices.
Becky Beetz

May 6, 2015

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Tesla battery heralds beginning of the end for fossil fuels
The launch of Tesla’s Powerwall puts fossil fuels on the defensive, fighting the new normal of cheaper renewable supplies and storage.
John Mathews

May 6, 2015

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Energy storage is crucial, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle
Energy storage like Tesla’s Powerwall is a game-changer, but still comes at a cost. We will need practical and economic strategies to complement it.
Alan Pears

May 6, 2015

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Will Tesla’s teaser start an avalanche? – Not likely
Tesla’s Powerwall is being touted as a game changer because of price, but there’s reason to suggest it won’t work as people think.
Rob Campbell

May 6, 2015

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