2015 - Page 138 of 187 - Renew Economy

Major French banks rule out Galilee coal investment. Meanwhile, in Australia…
New campaigns target Oz Big Four as France’s biggest three banks join funding boycott of Qld mega-coal mine projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 9, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

Look what’s cooking in the world of renewable energy
The solar and wind innovations that got us where we are today — and those waiting in the wings — point to a hopeful future.
Phil McKenna

Apr 9, 2015

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OPEC nations turn to sun, as Saudi firm buys Australia big solar projects
Saudi company buys FRV – owner of Australia’s 2nd largest solar project – as report finds solar, wind cheapest new energy sources in UAE.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 9, 2015

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Tesla launches all-wheel drive Model S 70D, & 3 new colours
Tesla just announced a new variation of the Model S, the Model S 70D. As the title states, this is an all-wheel drive Model S.
Zachary Shahan

Apr 9, 2015

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Victorian peak Summer demand lower by 1,600MW
Victorian demand over summer made it only as high as a 8,638MW peak in January – about 1,600MW lower than the peak demand achieved last year and almost 1,900MW lower than the all-time record!
Paul McArdle

Apr 9, 2015

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Big solar may take off first in Western Australia
Australia’s big solar industry is crying foul over the proposed RET compromise – except in WA, where solar could get precedence over wind.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 9, 2015

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Stockland builds 1.2MW rooftop solar array on shopping centre
Property group Stockland says 1.2MW solar array on Shellharbour shopping centre will be largest single building installation in Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2015

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Citigroup dismisses Direct Action as expensive and inadequate
Citigroup says Direct Action is not sustainable, too expensive, and will not signal move to low carbon economy. And it questions lobbying actions of groups such as Minerals Council of Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2015

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An affordable electric car may be closer than you think
Electric cars may seem like a niche product only wealthy people can afford, but new analysis suggests that may be changing quickly.
Karl Cates

Apr 8, 2015

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Solar and storage and the economics of load defection
How grid-connected solar-plus-battery systems will compete with traditional electric service, and why it matters.
James Mandel and Leia Guccione

Apr 8, 2015

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Benefits of tracking systems in solar PV
Some interesting points on the “Gatton Solar Research Facility” from an Energy Express seminar over the weekend.
Paul McArdle

Apr 8, 2015

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Commentary

Labor suggests big RET cut, Macfarlane says still too high
Labor says will support big cut in renewables target, with promise to revise it if elected. Coalition refuses to budge as another big developer threatens to quit Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2015

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