2015 - Page 54 of 187 - Renew Economy

UBS: Battery storage payback for solar households will be 5-6 years by 2020
New report predicts ‘mass adoption’ of battery storage by Australian solar households could be just five years away, as costs fall by more than 60%. And household storage could play a key role in a 50% renewables target.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 14, 2015

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Australia’s Energiewende: UBS on why 50% renewable target is good
UBS takes a look at Labor’s 50% proposed renewable energy target. It says households could play critical role with solar and storage, and the whole scheme may not cost much more than business as usual. And the grid should cope just fine.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 14, 2015

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If wind energy is this cheap, why aren’t wind farms being built?
Australia’s biggest wind farm is producing electricity at less than $80/MWh. At current prices, the market for new wind projects should be strong. But political uncertainty from Abbott government is killing the market.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 14, 2015

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Courier Mail hails high fixed network charges, to stop rich subsiding poor
Op-ed in Murdoch-owned Brisbane newspaper argues fixed network electricity fees “fairest system” for billing households. Not by a long shot.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 14, 2015

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Goldwind calls on local industry to help build 175MW NSW wind farm
Chinese wind energy giant calls on local companies to take part in construction of 175MW White Rock wind farm, in NSW New England Tablelands.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 14, 2015

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Japanese paper art inspired design can increase PV output by 36%
Researchers from the University of Michigan have shown a new way to help solar cells track the sun by fusing art with science.
Anand Upadhyay

Sep 14, 2015

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Ignored by government, shrunk by resignations – where now for Climate Change Authority?
Bernie Fraser’s resignation as chairman of Australia’s Climate Change Authority has left many wondering what is left of it and what its future might be.
Clive Hamilton

Sep 14, 2015

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FRV 150MW solar farm approved for Queensland coal mining town
FRV wins planning approval for 150MW Lilyvale solar PV farm in central highlands, near the heart of Queensland coal country.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 14, 2015

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Half of California’s electricity will come from renewable energy in 15 years
California State Assembly votes 51-26 to pass landmark bill that would boost renewable energy and make buildings twice as efficient as before.
Ryan Koronowski

Sep 14, 2015

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How strong are the world’s new climate targets? Here are four things to consider
The best way to ensure emissions reductions are permanent is to transform the energy sector.
Pep Canadell

Sep 11, 2015

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Australian rooftop solar installs down 10% in 2015, despite fall in prices
Rooftop solar installs are down sharply in 2015, despite a fall in system prices. Are incumbents winning by slashing solar tariffs?
Giles Parkinson

Sep 11, 2015

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WA government feels the heat over “ban” on storage and EVs
Synergy and WA government rethinking “ban” on storage and EVs, blaming it on poor communications. But that’s not the whole story.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 11, 2015

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