Fereidoon Sioshansi, Author at Renew Economy

Fereidoon Sioshansi

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Fereidoon Sioshansi is head of California-based Menlo Energy Economics. He publishes a monthly newsletter EEnergy Informer.

Renewables

California’s duck curve has arrived earlier than expected
California grid operator under-estimated speed of solar uptake by at least 4 years – and the belly of the duck is getting fatter much sooner than expected.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jul 5, 2016

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How long to wean the world off fossil fuels?
It is hard to imagine a day when fossil fuels will be used sparingly. But with carbon now officially a liability, and renewables moving mainstream, chances are humanity can kick the habit much faster than previously thought possible.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

May 23, 2016

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Has the time arrived to transition away from fossil fuels?
Having indulged in a carbon-rich period for the past two centuries, can humans make an orderly transition to a sustainable fossil-free future without sacrificing the high standards?
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Apr 26, 2016

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How/will electricity retailing be disrupted?
Just as the traditional TV, satellite and cable TV business are losing market share to newcomers, incumbent utilities can expect increased competition on the grid‘s edge.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Mar 22, 2016

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Solar’s stunning rise is only just beginning
People in 2030 are likely to look back to 2016 as just the start of massive solar uptake across the globe.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Feb 29, 2016

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What comes after solar PV? BIPV
Why build a roof and then add solar panels to that roof? Why not simply make the roof and the solar panels one and the same?
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jan 29, 2016

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Future is hi-tech, high value-added and non-energy-intensive
Despite the overall bear market in 2015, high tech virtual companies have boomed. So what are the implications of this for the energy sector?
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jan 25, 2016

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California’s “bold and daunting” energy vision for 70% renewables by 2030
California Governor – “Taking significant amounts of carbon our of our economy without harming its vibrancy is exactly the sort of challenge at which California excels.”
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Nov 24, 2015

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Why rooftop solar will be the new base-load power for consumers
Steve Holliday, CEO of National Grid, believes the idea of using large coal-fired or nuclear power stations for baseload power is outdated.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Nov 2, 2015

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Solar PV: How to achieve net gain and no pain
The question of how to deal with rapid growth in rooftop solar PV boils down to having efficient and smart price signals – not just for consumers and prosumers but for everyone upstream of the meter.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Sep 21, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

Distributed solar: evil drag on network or misunderstood blessing?
The value of distributed solar depends on assumptions on benefits and costs. Just don’t forget the benefits.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Aug 27, 2015

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How Hawaii intends to become 100% renewable by 2045
Hawaii has signed up to most ambitious renewables target of any US state – 100%. If any state can do it with little pain, it is Hawaii
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jul 27, 2015

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