Renewables
Vattenfall wins tender for zero-subsidy offshore wind power with the second phase of the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind project in Dutch waters.
Industry Super research on nuclear is diminished by its use of the self-interested wishful thinking of the nuclear industry.
Governments Renewables Rooftop PV Solar Western Australian Government Wind
AEMO cites “Bad Friday” in push for quick rule changes and long term plan
The AEMO has furthered its push for major and rapid reform in the West Australian electricity grid, citing events on the Good Friday holiday that it said were so...
CleanTech Bites Climate Governments Renewables Solar Western Australian Government Wind
Pilbara green hydrogen project grows to 15GW wind and solar
Scale of huge Pilbara wind and solar project targeting "green hydrogen" grows to 15GW, with potential to generate equivalent of one fifth of Australia's current electricity demand.
Putin says wind turbines shake worms from the ground, but indicates that Russia now accepts climate science and will ratify the Paris treaty and will seek to cut emissions.
Electric Vehicles Renewables
Nissan launches new Leaf, second electric car in Australia under $50,000
Nissan launches new all-electric Nissan Leaf onto Australian market, and signs deal for fast-charging discounts with ChargeFox.
Other Good Stuff Renewables Storage Utilities
US utility breaks ground on 400MWh battery storage project
AES breaks ground on 400MWh battery-based energy storage project in California.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Governments Renewables
AEMO pushes storage, new links as renewables head for 60% share
AEMO puts case for accelerated transmission investment, and outlines how storage may evolve as coal plants exit and the grid becomes dominated by renewables.
Battery Renewables Rooftop PV Solar Storage
Renewables revolution still starts at home, with solar and batteries
Australian households will end up driving the transformation of our energy sector to one that’s much more climate friendly.
Coal Governments Renewables United States Government
Natural gas beat coal in US. Will renewables and storage soon beat gas?
In US, gas has forced out coal fired generation, but gas plants face increasing pressure from wind and solar power combined with storage technologies.
