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Energy truth: Solar reduces emissions despite variability
A new study by NREL busts some solar myths about cycling of fossil fuel generators and emissions reductions.
Nigel Morris

Oct 10, 2013

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BHP Billiton has climate issues covered, doesn’t it?
The BHP Billiton board is opposing the bid by former Australian Coal Association Chairman, Ian Dunlop, to join its ranks. They should think again.
Bob Burton

Sep 26, 2013

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Obama slams door shut on coal, and opens the gate for solar
Citigroup sounds the death-knell for new coal investment in the world’s biggest economy, saying Obama’s new regulation, the plunging price of renewables and falling demand is squeezing it out of the market. It says coal can no longer compete with gas and solar.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 24, 2013

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Fossil fuels: Sell now or wait for the stampede?
As state governments and developers scream for approval to dig up their fossil fuel reserves, and mainstream analysts warn about an impending market crunch, the focus is turning to financiers and fund managers on a simple question: Can they get their timing right?
Giles Parkinson

Sep 12, 2013

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Solar PV vs coal generation: which takes up more space?
Solar PV generation might need around double the land space than coal, but when lifetime costs are taken into account the picture changes dramatically.
Nigel Morris

Aug 29, 2013

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Graph of the Day: China’s future generation mix
Using four different scenarios, BNEF charts how a doubling of China’s power market – already the world’s biggest – by 2030 might play out.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 28, 2013

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Huge China coal plant shelved over pollution concerns
The world’s largest coal consumer has scrapped plans for an enormous coal power project over environment and air pollution concerns.
Justin Guay

Aug 14, 2013

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AGL says 9GW of baseload fossil fuels no longer needed
AGL Energy says that 9,000MW of fossil fuel baseload capacity needs to be removed from Australia’s electricity market, because too much has been built and the economics are being undermined by rooftop solar and other factors. The question is how this is done. AGL also accuses rival utilities of shaping their arguments against renewables to protect their own investments.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 1, 2013

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Note to Australia: Thermal coal is over
The window for investment in thermal coal is closing, say big banks such as Goldman Sachs. How Australia responds will have profound consequences.
Georgina Woods

Jul 30, 2013

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Solar cheaper than coal foreseen by German CEO
CEO of German global solar developer makes a good case for the potential for solar power to become cheaper than coal sooner rather than later.
Tina Casey

Jul 11, 2013

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Norway fund, US church cut exposure to fossil fuel investments
Norway’s Storebrand cuts 13 coal and 6 oil sands companies, while America’s United Church of Christ votes to divest from fossil fuels over 5 years.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 9, 2013

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Coal down, renewables up as NEM consumption falls again
Electricity consumption has continued the decline which started in 2009, falling by 2.5% for the first six months of 2013. Here’s why.
Ric Brazzale

Jul 3, 2013

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