Peter Fries, Author at RenewEconomy

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Flights of Fancy, and why solar will fly
Humans are by their very nature explorers. For some, the greatest motivation is simply being told ‘it can’t be done’.
Peter Fries

Jul 16, 2015

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Note to electricity generators: Maybe it’s time to sell
As with phones, electricity customers are increasingly willing and able to switch to a reliable service ‘without the wire.’ Has anyone told the networks?
Peter Fries

Jun 25, 2013

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Fossil fools in the Sunshine State
Every Queensland home is paying $3475/year to use fossil fuels, says a new study. By contrast, solar PV is saving non solar households $56/year.
Peter Fries

Jan 15, 2013

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Intersolar: The solar industry goes mainstream
The first impression of Intersolar North America is somewhat like a grade school student walking into the New York Stock Exchange. This is a place for grown ups, and there is the heavy smell of money. Mainstream solar is here to stay – even if all is not well in the kingdom.
Peter Fries

Jul 17, 2012

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Solar’s cheap, now it’s time to integrate
The lament about solar PV used to be ‘if only it were cheap’. Now it has turned to “if only solar electricity could be stored”.
Peter Fries

Jul 13, 2012

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