2015 - Page 98 of 187 - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Tony Abbott in denial about Australia’s energy future
Q&A highlighted why Abbott has got it wrong on energy. An ideology that promotes coal, nuclear and centralised systems, over solar, wind and mini-grids is likely to be an expensive boondoggle. And new reports suggest the pace of change will be even quicker than thought.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 23, 2015

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New renewable energy apps to find stats and wind resources
IRENA has come up with an app for global renewable energy statistics and information. An Italian has released an app that helps you find wind farms worldwide.
Craig Morris

Jun 23, 2015

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How do you bring electricity to 620 million people?
Sub-Saharan Africa needs a more reliable energy supply. The way it chooses to meet that need will affect the entire planet.
Tom Jackson

Jun 23, 2015

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Danish offshore wind: half the cost of new nuclear in UK
Danish offshore wind now costs roughly half of what the new nuclear plant at Hinkley in the UK will cost.
Mike Parr

Jun 23, 2015

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Abbott’s big push for solar as Coalition blows hard against wind
Tony Abbott excels in talking against things – such as carbon prices and wind energy – but can he talk up the solar industry. To do so, he will need the help of an institution he has vowed to dismantle. Meanwhile, the wind industry will have to deal with a commissioner for anecdotes.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 22, 2015

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RayGen inks China deal to develop 500MW utility-scale CSPV
Australian solar start-up RayGen could install minimum 500MW of its unique CSPV technology in China in a deal that could deliver around $1bn in sales.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 22, 2015

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Wheat farmers help drive 20% boost in WA rooftop solar uptake
Strong uptake in farming areas has helped drive big increase in rooftop PV penetration in WA, and 4 postcodes now rank in Australian top 20.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 22, 2015

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Perth wave power company in deal to deploy technology in Indonesia
WA Bombora Wavepower enters Technology Evaluation Agreement with Indonesian power company to evaluate potential sites for its 1.5MW Wave Energy Collectors.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 22, 2015

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Block Island turns to offshore wind to curtail soaring diesel costs
Located just 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, Block Island (pop. ~1,000) will soon be home to the first offshore wind farm in the United States.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Jun 22, 2015

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50% renewable electricity target passed by California Senate
The California Senate recently passed SB 350, legislation that sets a goal of 50% electricity from renewables in the Golden State by 2030.
Jake Richardson

Jun 22, 2015

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US Presidential Candidate endorses fossil fuel phase out by 2050
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is first American presidential candidate to commit to making US powered by 100% green energy by 2050.
Andrew Schenkel

Jun 22, 2015

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The infrastructure Australia needs to make electric cars viable
Tesla is looking to upgrade its EV batteries, so they travel twice the distance they currently do. So what will be the implications for Australia?
Craig Froome

Jun 22, 2015

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