Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Australia installed 65MW rooftop solar in June
Nearly 100,000 Australian households added rooftop solar in the first six months of 2014, adding 384MW of capacity to the grid.
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Military bases face hurdles in climate change adaptation
Climate change could cost the US Department of Defence big in coming decades unless adaptation measures are taken soon.
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Record offshore wind deal boosts global renewables investment
Global renewables investment surged $63.6bn in Q2, driven by record $3.8bn financing of 600MW offshore wind farm in North Sea… and by China.
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Photon to build solar plus storage unit for NSW broadcast tower
Deal to provide 39kW of solar and 215kWh of battery storage could be replicated at thousands of telecom tower sites across Australia.
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Why cost “benefits” are struck from analysis of energy policies
Economic analysis conducted for governments on green energy and efficiency programs assume zero benefits. The asset values of incumbents emerge as major criteria.
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Solar module spot prices hit historic lows in Q2 2014
Global module spot prices hit all time low, but prices expected to rise again in second half.
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Spinning myths for fossil fuels: Plimer’s nonsense take on renewables
In his new book, climate denier Ian Plimer turns his focus to renewables, rehashing myths and falsehoods mostly originating from supporters of fossil fuels.
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$1 bin geothermal project takes Costa Rica closer to 100% renewables
A geothermal project valued at nearly $1bn will take Costa Rica closer to its ambition to have 100% renewable electricity generation.
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Is solar ownership poised for a comeback?
With “no money down” and “zero maintenance” to attract homeowners, solar leasing has become favorite for residential solar. But direct ownership is coming back.
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How much will Tasmania pay for shorting the carbon price?
With the uncertainty in carbon pricing hydro operators have had every incentive to sell as much power as soon as possible.
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Solar households in Victoria hit with higher fixed charges
Victoria energy minister leaps to defence of Hazelwood power station owner hitting solar households with higher fixed charges.
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Utilities face new challenge in rush for home storage
Australian electricity utilities face a new challenge from a fast-growing interest from Australian households in home energy storage. One in five solar customers now inquiring about storage, and returns on investment are soaring as costs come down.
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