2016 - Page 174 of 176 - Renew Economy

New 25MW solar plant to break new ground in Australia energy market
A 25MW solar plant proposed for outskirts of Perth could break new ground on a number of fronts in the Australian solar market.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 18, 2016

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New low for wind energy costs: Morocco tender averages $US30/MWh
Morocco attracts average bids of $US30/MWh from tender for 850MW wind energy tender, with one project at record low of around $US25/MWh.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 17, 2016

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Doubling of renewables will add $A1.9 trillion to global economy by 2030
Australia could be among major beneficiaries of doubling of renewable energy that could deliver $A1.9 trillion in added economic growth by 2030. Renewables would also boost jobs, cut pollution, increase energy security, reduce costs and save water.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 16, 2016

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Australia resumes anti-dumping case against Chinese solar producers
The year-long investigation by Australia’s Anti-Dumping Commission into the alleged dumping of crystalline silicon PV modules and panels imported from China has been resumed.
Ian Clover

Jan 15, 2016

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Storage provider advocates energy independence over going off-grid
Commercial and industrial consumers are expected to adopt battery storage in W.A. as a result of a lack of FIT for larger arrays.
Jonathan Gifford

Jan 15, 2016

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Solar makes its mark, but demand and emissions increase in 2015
NEM power consumption increases 1.1 per cent as solar and energy efficiency account for 1 per cent reduction in consumption.
Ric Brazzale

Jan 15, 2016

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Australia snubs 1st major post-Paris summit after killing renewables target
Australia is snubbing the first major post-Paris summit on the global energy transition. Meanwhile, Australia’s renewable energy target remains at a standstill even as global investment in renewables reaches record levels. At least households and businesses are investing in rooftop solar.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 15, 2016

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Australia 5th in world in small scale rooftop solar PV in 2015
Australian homes and businesses added 713MW of small-scale rooftop solar in 2015, and spent some $2.2 billion doing so.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 15, 2016

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Memo Energex: Battery storage plus 44c FIT is a bonus, not a rip-off
Energex proposes to punish solar households that add battery storage. The network should be encouraging them.
Rob Campbell

Jan 15, 2016

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Emissions and demand continue to climb in 2015
2015 saw continued growth in total electricity generated in the NEM and also a modest increase in total emissions.
Hugh Saddler

Jan 14, 2016

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How rooftop solar eased peak demand during S.A. summer heatwave
Rooftop solar played an important role in reducing peak demand during the recent heat waves, but there should be more emphasis on energy efficiency and west-facing solar systems.
Hugh Saddler

Jan 14, 2016

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Other Good Stuff

U.S. solar created more jobs than oil and gas extraction
Census finds that even just the U.S. solar installation sector employed 77 percent more people than the coal mining industry.
Ryan Koronowski

Jan 14, 2016

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