grid defection Archives - RenewEconomy

Why grid defection would be a bad idea for the average American
Millions of Americans could soon be presented with an economic option to self-consume their own electricity with lithium-ion batteries and PV.
Stephen Lacey

Nov 5, 2015

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Off-grid solar power vs grid-connected solar power in 21st century
The future in which power company customers transitioning to solar can choose to either maintain grid connection or cost-effectively generate off-grid has arrived. The implications are only just beginning to dawn.
Aisha Abdelhamid

Apr 13, 2015

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Australia seen as test case for grid defection as battery costs fall
Australian customers are fed up with high electricity prices. But it’s unclear whether, or when, they’ll cut the cord.
Jason Deign

Feb 24, 2015

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Concern about grid defection are overblown, say Moody’s
Moody’s downplays threats of grid defection, but their analysis is based on assumption potential defectors will not change the way they consume electricity.
Stephen Lacey

Jan 14, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

The top cleantech buzzwords and phrases from 2014
None of these will get you points in Scrabble. But they’ll make you sound smarter in conversations about energy.
Stephen Lacey

Dec 23, 2014

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Morgan Stanley: fixed charges on solar may cause ‘tipping point’ for grid defection
Could adding fixed grid charges to the bills of solar customers encourage more people to ditch their utility?
Stephen Lacey

Aug 6, 2014

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Commentary

Rise of prosumer: Will homeowners be more important than power plants?
A new report concludes that policymakers and regulators are not prepared for consumer empowerment on the grid.
Stephen Lacey

Jun 30, 2014

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Why owning your own power plant might not be crazy
Could a “personal power plant” be your next major home appliance? It could be as convenient and practical as your laptop, or fridge.
Leia Guccione

May 23, 2014

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