2015 - Page 17 of 187 - Renew Economy

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Gamesa plans 100MW of solar in India, commissions first project
Gamesa has chosen one of the fastest-growing markets in the world to stage its comeback in the solar power sector.
Saurabh Mahapatra

Nov 23, 2015

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Innovative business model makes solar accessible to all
It’s in America’s third sunniest state. With that abundant sunshine, it’s no wonder that the people of Taos County want to use more solar.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Nov 23, 2015

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Canadian oil capital, Alberta, unveils carbon tax, coal phase-out
Alberta, home to world’s 3rd largest oil reserves, to introduce $US20/t carbon price, as it aims for 30% renewables and zero coal power by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2015

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Australian emissions to grow 6 per cent under Direct Action
Report says Australia will only meet emissions target by using Kyoto ‘accounting benefit’. In real terms, emissions headed for 4% above 2000 levels by 2020.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 23, 2015

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How Australia could reach 90% renewables by 2030
Greens proposal for 90% renewables may be ridiculed by conservatives and vested interests. But unlike mainstream parties, at least they have a plan – with a mix of rooftop solar, storage, public finance and capacity auctions, and early closure for coal generators.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 23, 2015

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Greens set 90% renewables target for 2030, aim to double efficiency of grid
Greens unveil plan for a 90 per cent renewable energy target – by 2030. Leader Richard di Natale says major parties have locked the country into industries of the last century, supporting coal and vested interests.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Nov 22, 2015

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Australian all-electric bus drives into record books – 1,018km on one charge
After successfully driving from Melbourne to Sydney on one charge, Brighsun’s all-electric bus has clocked a Guinness World Record of 1,018km on one charge.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2015

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Networks launch grid PR push as battery storage looms
With battery storage set to boom, the Energy Networks Association has launched a website to remind consumers why they still need the grid. But the question consumers really want answered is why they are still paying so much for it.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2015

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Future Super adds ‘carbon neutral’ to fossil free credentials
Australia’s first fossil free super fund is now world’s first carbon neutral fund, buying offsets to emissions of remaining companies it invests in.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2015

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NSW Government

NSW sells huge coal-fired generator for just $1 million
NSW sells 1,320MW Vales Point coal-fired generator for just $1m to a company called Sunset Power.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2015

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The forgotten U.N. climate goal: 1.5°C
Delegates representing island states will be pushing for the formal adoption of a long-overlooked goal, one that limits warming to less than 1.5°C.
John Upton

Nov 20, 2015

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Start up profile: UtilityAPI, instant data to quicken solar sales
The founders at UtilityAPI make a delicious beer, but even more delicious is their software.
Chris Cooper

Nov 20, 2015

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