100% renewables Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Renew Economy

Samoa adds second wind farm in bid to reach 100% renewables
Samoan network operator in deal to build nation’s second wind farm and hydro energy storage, in effort to meet government’s goal of 100% renewable energy generation.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 15, 2015

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100% renewable electricity by 2050 possible in France
A somewhat “hidden” report was recently released that said France could be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Jake Richardson

Apr 15, 2015

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100% renewables target could save major economies $500bn+ a year
Report finds that by targeting 100% renewables by 2050, US, EU and China could save $520bn a year on avoided fossil fuel costs.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 31, 2015

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What happens when the energy price falls to zero?
Numerous studies tell us that 100% renewables is possible, and cost effective. But how to structure an energy market where there is no fuel cost? Germany is already grappling with this dilemma, and the world is watching with interest.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 5, 2013

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Tasmania aims for 100% renewables by 2020, 35% carbon cuts
Tasmanian charges ahead of mainland Australia with new plan to reach 100% renewables by 2020, and to cut emissions by 35%.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Nov 27, 2013

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Germany finances major push into home battery storage for solar
Germany’s push into battery storage has already unlocked some $70m in investment in rooftop solar with storage in homes and businesses in its first six months. Storage is seen as critical to the German grid as the country heads towards 40% renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 7, 2013

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Roadmap for 100% renewables: How the Greens would get there
Greens plan to fast-track Australia to 100% renewables – 90% by 2030 – would boost the RET, beef up the CEFC and redesign the grid.
Christine Milne

Jul 2, 2013

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One million solar homes need a ‘hybrid garage’
The next great opportunity for energy-conscious Australian households is to adopt a ‘hybrid garage’: one petrol and one electric car, powered by 100% renewables.
Tim Watts

Apr 24, 2013

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Mid-level carbon price could deliver 100% renewables, undercut fossil fuels
New research from UNSW shows that a medium-level carbon price of between $50-$100 would be sufficient to see all fossil-fuelled power stations in Australia’s National Electricity Market phased out and replaced ‘economically and reliably’ with commercially available renewable energy technologies.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 3, 2013

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100 pct renewables: it may be closer than we think
The goal of having 100 per cent renewable energy is no longer a mere aspiration, it could be inevitable. The plunging technology costs of wind and solar have unleashed economic forces that could be unstoppable.
Giles Parkinson

Feb 8, 2013

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