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Record temperatures put the heat on solar in Europe
As temperatures rise, the efficiency of photovoltaics drops. A new solar power production record in Germany may have also been set on a relatively cool day.
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Jul 10, 2015

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France nuclear giant contemplates a future dominated by wind, solar
Operator of France’s nuclear fleet contemplates a grid dominated by wind and solar (60%) and the decline of base load power.
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Jul 7, 2015

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Renewables produce 1/3 demand in Germany as coal output declines
The announcement that renewables made up 32.5% of power consumption in Germany so far in 2015 drew a lot of attention this week, but what is happening with coal power?
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Jul 3, 2015

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Is Germany’s energy transition reliant on foreign nuclear power?
The claim that Germany will rely on foreign nuclear energy is back again. One wonders why proponents of nuclear power understand the technology and markets so poorly.
Craig Morris

Jul 2, 2015

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Leaked EU power market design document
The EU is currently discussing how power markets in member states could be redesigned to promote free trade. A leaked draft shows where the discussion is.
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Jun 29, 2015

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German city of Münster to use excess grid power to heat water
The city of Münster plans to use excess electricity on the grid to generate heat, which can be easily stored.
Craig Morris

Jun 25, 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.
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Jun 23, 2015

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France begins its costly nuclear bailout
French government announces plans to inject cash into Areva, in a desperate attempt to ward off the inevitable: nuclear bankruptcy.
Craig Morris

Jun 12, 2015

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Why Germany’s Energiewende is causing ripples in US
Germany’s Energiewende is set to prove a low-carbon future without nuclear is best option for a thriving industrial country. Not everyone is happy about that.
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Jun 1, 2015

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Nuclear isn’t the only energy phase-out happening in Germany
Claims of a coal power surge during Germany’s nuclear phase-out are unfounded. In fact, Germany has no coal plants in the pipeline since Fukushima.
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May 29, 2015

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Record solar output pushes average German peak price below baseload
Record solar output in Germany meant that for first time ever, baseload power was more expensive than peak power on average in April.
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May 7, 2015

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Why German energy consumers pay lower bills than US consumers
German monthly power bills have fallen. Right now, there is no region of the US where power bills would be lower than in Germany.
Craig Morris

Apr 20, 2015

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