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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.6 -
Renewables to hit parity with coal and gas sooner than we think
A new report from HSBC suggests wind is competitive with coal and gas in many markets, solar PV has reached retail parity in key economies, and will match conventional fuels on wholesale costs in the second half of the decade, when it will become a “mainstream energy source”. Good news for consumers, but problems for investors. -
Made in Australia: Bringing local solar technology home
Chromasun is seeking to defy Australia’s solar drain and bring a locally-developed technology back home – with the ultimate goal of establishing a manufacturing base for hybrid rooftop concentrators that could provide greenhouse neutral energy independence for homes and industrial facilities. -
Interview: Jillian Broadbent on the CEFC
In an interview shortly after the launch of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, the chair of the experts panel discusses the investment mandate, the potential to leverage $50 billion in private investment, the risk of failures, and opposition to the concept. -
CEFC: quick take on the key recommendations
The Broadbent review into the Clean Energy Finance Corporation recommends a flexible approach to financing. Sees more loans rather than equity investment, flexibility on the targets of the two key investment streams, and suggests that generation projects qualify for inclusion in the RET.
