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ARENA puts $18.5m to solar, wind, storage in Coober Pedy
ARENA commits $18.5m to solar, wind and storage project to outback town of Coober Pedy, seeking to replicate success of King Island renewable integration.
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Why fossil fuel generators hate wind energy
Wind energy has a significant impact on wholesale prices, particularly in those peak demand events when fossil fuel generators used to make most money.
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What fossil fuel industry thinks of the ‘carbon bubble’
We asked oil, gas and coal companies for their take on carbon bubble research. None considered it a threat to their business this century.
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Modi accelerates India solar revolution, doubles tax on coal
New India PM Modi announces suite of new solar projects, partly funded by a doubling of tax on production of coal.
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5 things to know about new Senate and clean energy
Mike Willesee interview with Ricky Muir saved renewables in Australia; will Abbott go for a 30/30 target; renewable investment to remain at standstill; ARENA still uncertain; solar industry still exposed; and Tony Windsor’s helping hand to Palmer.
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5 reasons solar installers are vertically integrating…for now
Vertical integration, the process of companies owning more and more of their own supply chains is a curious trend that has been washing through U.S. solar.
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As solar industry eyes storage, experts at Intersolar talk about key growth markets
Battery-backed solar, regulatory “carrots versus sticks” approaches, and China’s role were all discussed.
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Solar PV module prices fell 50% in 2013, storage set to follow
Report says Australian solar PV module prices fell from $1.50/Wp in 2012 to 0.75/Wp in 2013; storage market gaining momentum.
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Solar, wind to beat coal on costs in China, India by 2020
Australia’s biggest coal customers are expected to turn away from fossil fuels because solar and wind energy will provide a cheaper option within 5 years. While Australia looks to stop renewables, India and China are looking at renewable shares of up to 45%.
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New energy storage demo rides on pacific northwest winds
Three Washington State utilities with big investments in wind power have signed on to a new $14.m energy storage and smart grid demonstration project.
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Abbott courts new controversy over solar trade at G20
EU, US and China have begun talks to free trade in environmental goods such as solar panels. They want it in G20, Abbott says no.
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Climate adaptation in cities better for business
Report finds most of world’s major cities see climate resilience as a major factor affecting economic competitiveness – and are doing something about it.
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