2015 - Page 85 of 187 - Renew Economy

Abbott war on rooftop solar to drive up cost to homes, businesses
Attempt by Abbott government to stop Clean Energy Finance Corporation co-financing rooftop solar is likely to make rooftop solar a lot more more expensive for those homes and businesses who have yet to install the technology, and who cannot afford to buy the systems outright.
Giles Parkinson

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Why NSW homes may lead in uptake of battery storage
Some 160,000 homes in NSW will lose their premium feed in tariffs for solar in 18 months. Here’s why battery storage may look an attractive option.
Giles Parkinson

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Solar hot water installations drive uptick in small renewables market
Australia’s small-scale renewable energy market has charted a small uptick in the month of June, after a record increase in the creation of certificates generated by the installation of solar hot water systems.
Sophie Vorrath

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Tesla CTO: “Batteries are going to win the day”
Tesla chief technology officer sees solar generation at less than $0.03/kWh and battery storage well below $0.10/kWh.
Jonathan Gifford

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Commentary

Schwarzenegger invests in battery storage, micro-grid startup
Former California governor and “Terminator” actor Arnold Schwarzenegger among investors in battery storage company Advanced Microgrid Solutions.
Stephen Lacey

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Yet another energy storage company takes on Tesla
The UK energy storage innovator Oxis Energy has just launched a partnership with Anesco, a leading commercial and home energy storage installer.
Tina Casey

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States cut power plant emissions ahead of new EPA rule
Obama’s climate ultimatum to states: Control carbon dioxide emissions from electric power plants or the federal government will do it for you.
Bobby Magill

Jul 15, 2015

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ACT to fast track new auction for 200MW of wind energy
ACT fast-tracks second wind energy auction, with another 200MW of capacity on offer, undermining federal government’s opposition to wind farms.
Giles Parkinson

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Intersolar opens on positive note, but there are clouds on the horizon
Intersolaropens the latest instalment of largest solar energy conference franchise in the world with the similar upbeat messages as the previous conference.
Mike Swanston

Jul 15, 2015

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Infigen Energy cuts losses on US wind business, turns focus to Australia
Infigen Energy agrees to sell US wind assets to cut debt and get its Australian wind energy business on a stronger financial footing.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 15, 2015

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Latin America sees surge in renewables investment, as UK policy curtails green incentives
Latin America was the backdrop to two notable investment deals in renewable energy this past week.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Jul 15, 2015

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Flagship solar + storage project at WA mine gets backing from CEFC, ARENA
CEFC commits up to $15m towards Australia’s largest solar+storage system at a WA mine – a ground-breaking project set to transform remote power generation.
Sophie Vorrath

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