2015 - Page 53 of 187 - Renew Economy

Malcolm Turnbull wants to embrace ‘disruptive technology’ – he can start with solar power storage
While Abbott placed his faith in fossil fuels and expressed a distaste for renewables, Australia has been quietly but dramatically embracing solar energy.
The Conversation

Sep 16, 2015

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Lithium-ion is the new silicon
With its ability to support the weaknesses of intermittent resources such as wind and solar, low-cost storage is the catalyst to a carbon-free world.
Andrew Beebe

Sep 16, 2015

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Fraunhofer debuts world record 25.1% efficient TOPCon solar cell
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has achieved an efficiency of 25.1% on a both sides-contacted silicon solar cell.
Becky Beetz

Sep 16, 2015

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500-kilometer, all-electric Audi E-Tron Quattro finally shown
Audi shows off Audi e-tron quattro and Audi Q7 e-tron at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Zachary Shahan

Sep 16, 2015

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Bolt’s idea for Bernardi-led right wing party may be blessing for Turnbull
Andrew Bolt flags possibility of ultra-right party led by Cory Bernardi. That could be good news for Turnbull and climate policies.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2015

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Same same, but different? The short and long-game on carbon pricing
The elevation of Malcom Turnbull has implications for Australian climate policy, particularly in the functioning of the Direct Action policy.
Hugh Grossman

Sep 15, 2015

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Renewables covered 80% of German electricity demand one afternoon last month
For several hours on Sunday, August 23, some 80% of Germany’s electricity demand was met by renewable resources.
William Steel

Sep 15, 2015

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Head of UK’s National Grid says “idea of large power stations for baseload is outdated”
Steve Holliday, CEO of National Grid, believes the idea of large coal-fired or nuclear power stations to be used for baseload power is “outdated”.
Karel Beckman

Sep 15, 2015

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Eight things Malcolm Turnbull should do on climate, renewables
Malcolm Turnbull’s views on climate change and renewable energy are clear, but his options may be constrained by party politics. Here are 7 things he could do, from ditching slogans, throwing out dead wood, expressing support for wind power, and key institutions, and re-programming the environment department.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 15, 2015

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Energy storage systems just got more appealing to NSW residents
Spring has sprung and the days are getting longer and warmer. For residential solar households, this means one thing – more energy production.
Phil Keogan

Sep 15, 2015

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Enter Turnbull, stage (centre) right. But will he deliver?
Will Malcolm Turnbull bring his progressive views on climate change and the low-carbon economy with him to the top job? The solar industry is hopeful. Not everyone is.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 15, 2015

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Turnbull punts Abbott, but don’t expect any instant miracles
Malcom Turnbull elected PM, Australia’s first to have driven a Tesla. Don’t expect any instant changes to climate change and clean energy policies, but the market will be reassured.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 14, 2015

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