Justin Guay, Author at Renew Economy

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China’s coal imports drop for first time since it became net importer
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth and coal consumption have decoupled, suggesting a structural shift in Chinese economy.
Justin Guay

Sep 11, 2014

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Clouds hang over Indian coal sector after landmark court rulings
This week the Indian court system handed down three landmark energy rulings, reaffirming one thing — it’s time to diversify away from coal.
Justin Guay

Sep 5, 2014

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Chinese coal consumption just fell for first time this century
China’s coal use dropped for the first time this century — while the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) actually grew.
Justin Guay

Aug 20, 2014

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Next frontier for solar markets beyond the grid: big data
Big data is paving way for mobile money, PAYG finance, and distributed solar being made accessible to rural poor of developing countries.
Justin Guay

Jul 31, 2014

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Huge China coal plant shelved over pollution concerns
The world’s largest coal consumer has scrapped plans for an enormous coal power project over environment and air pollution concerns.
Justin Guay

Aug 14, 2013

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Why coal imports are adding to India’s energy security problems
India is home to one of the world’s largest coal deposits, but it can’t mine coal fast enough let alone transport it where it needs to go.
Justin Guay

Aug 5, 2013

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World Bank abandons coal, green light for clean micro-grids
The World Bank’s proposal to end coal financing should help pave the way for a decentralised clean energy ‘grid’ to eradicate fuel poverty.
Justin Guay

Jul 14, 2013

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Harnessing India’s clean energy Tower Power
In India, the shift to clean mobile ‘tower power’ is creating an opportunity to generate renewable ‘community power’ for the millions who lack electricity.
Justin Guay

Jun 4, 2013

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Indian court strikes down another coal plant
Indian National Green Tribunal revokes clearance for 1050MW coal plant, describes original approval as ‘smacking of non-application of mind.’
Justin Guay

May 10, 2013

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Off-grid clean energy demands social bankability
22 of the world’s leading off-grid clean energy entrepreneurs are demanding social bankability from the World Bank Group. Here’s why it’s an important step.
Justin Guay

Apr 5, 2013

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Our distributed energy future: mobile phones are showing the way
Research shows mobile phones can provide M2M access for distributed energy and water infrastructure. The implications are too exciting to ignore.
Justin Guay

Feb 27, 2013

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Europe’s ‘coal renaissance’ masks industry downfall
The EU coal industry’s rhetoric about increasing coal use and imports doesn’t match the reality: that coal’s future in Europe is bleak.
Justin Guay

Jan 29, 2013

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