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Why Lomborg’s cleantech ideas should stay in test tube
Contrary to the claims of the Danish protagonist and other vested interests, the IEA argues that deployment is the key to combating climate change and ensuring energy security. It says it is time to ‘rethink’ the global energy system, and opportunities abound. What is Australia waiting for? -
Energy wars about to be fought inside the home
Energy utilities are facing competitive threats all along the value chain. The most dramatic outcome for the consumer may be what happens inside the home as cable companies, home security firms and retailers jostle to offer a home energy management service. -
The extraordinary game of bluff in Australian renewables
The deployment of large-scale renewables in Australia remains at a virtual standstill. Ironically, unless it gets going soon, the market risks being caught short and unable to meet its incremental targets. So who will be blamed for penalty prices passed on to consumers – the retailers or government? More spinning wheels. -
Why utilities should fear the next boom in solar PV
A major new study finds that solar PV is cheaper than conventional alternatives in four out of five customer segments – and soon will be in the fifth. It’s a tipping point that could bring dramatic changes to the energy industry across the globe.
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