california Archives - Renew Economy

Commentary

Big batteries are solving a solar problem in California. Can they do the same for Australia?
California is demonstrating that big batteries can offer a clear solution to duck-shaped solar problems. It even has enough storage to start pushing gas out of the grid at night.
Asma Aziz

Jun 18, 2024

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Commentary

California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid
Utilities tend to treat solar and batteries as threats to their power grids. California’s policy will now tap their flexible power to benefit the grid instead.
Jeff St John

Apr 3, 2024

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Policy & Planning

New climate law compels companies to disclose all their emissions – it’s a big deal
New California law means fossil majors like Chevron will have to account for emissions from vehicles that use their fuel. This will have a global impact.
Lily Hsueh

Oct 11, 2023

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Commentary

California duck curve now a canyon as grid load vanishes in the midday sun
The problem of net negative load during the day and steeper evening ramps is becoming stark in California. More storage is needed,
Fereidoon Sioshansi

May 15, 2023

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Storage

Redflow’s non-lithium batteries gain access to key California rebate scheme
Brisbane-based Redflow gains access to generous government rebates to technologies supporting energy “self-generation” in US.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 18, 2023

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California seeks target of 20GW offshore wind by 2045, no new fossil fuels
In a wide-ranging call for more ambitious climate action, California governor calls for goal of at least 20GW of offshore wind in 2045.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 27, 2022

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Renewables

California runs on 100 per cent renewables, briefly, for first time ever
California grid reaches 100% renewables for a short period over weekend in major milestone for one of world’s biggest economies.
Sophie Vorrath

May 2, 2022

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Solar

Tesla vs California solar tax: Elon Musk calls for rejection of “bizarre” rooftop reforms
Tesla calls on its California community to make their voices heard against the state’s proposed changes to rooftop solar net-metering rules.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 13, 2022

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California proposes steep rooftop solar tax, cuts to export tariffs
That’s not a solar tax…! Californian regulators propose feed-in tariff cuts and a solar “grid integration fee” that makes changes proposed in Australia look rather tame.
Michael Mazengarb

Dec 17, 2021

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Renewables

“Incredible:” California grid hits record high of 95% renewable energy
California grid operator hails milestone of 95 per cent renewables in the state’s grid as an “incredible accomplishment”.
Joshua S Hill

May 13, 2021

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Other Good Stuff

More than $A4 trillion to be invested globally in renewables in “crucial decade”
US research predicts $A4 trillion-plus will be invested in global renewable energy sector over what analysts say will be a “crucial” decade for the industry.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 3, 2020

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Storage

Australia’s Tesla big battery is no longer biggest battery in the world
The reign of Hornsdale Power Reserve as biggest battery in the world comes to an end, with the new Gateway project in California.
Sophie Vorrath & Giles Parkinson

Aug 21, 2020

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