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A cautionary tale from California, as utilities face a perfect climate and renewables storm
As Australian swelters through another record-breaking heatwave, a cautionary tale unfolds in the state of California, where major utility PG&E faces bankruptcy, as the poster child for climate-change dangers.
Sophie Vorrath
Jan 18, 2019
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Doubling of renewables could drive 66% storage cost reduction by 2030
Storage capacity could triple by 2030 if current renewable energy capacity doubles, with battery prices potentially driven down by 66% from current levels.
Ian Clover
Oct 9, 2017
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Solar can power African homes for $56 per year, says IRENA
Solar’s increasing affordability is making it a popular energy source in many parts of Africa, finds IRENA.
Ian Clover
Sep 23, 2016
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IRENA: Solar could meet up to 13% of global power demand by 2030
A new IRENA report states that solar PV capacity could grow 10-fold over the next fourteen years, driven by cost reductions.
Christian Roselund
Jun 24, 2016
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Solar and wind costs predicted to plunge by 60% by 2025
IRENA report predicts average costs of solar and wind could plunge by up to 60% by 2025, molten salt storage by up to half.
Sophie Vorrath
Jun 16, 2016
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Renewables employed 8.1m people in 2015, led by 11% increase in solar jobs
Memo Malcolm Turnbull: IRENA report says renewables jobs grew 5% in 2015 to 8.1 million, while rest of the energy sector contracted. Solar PV jobs alone grew by 11%.
Sophie Vorrath
May 26, 2016
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Thinking global on climate and energy: IRENA to the fore
The International Renewable Energy Agency is proving a valuable resource. Tasmania could have taken some of the “Islands: lighthouses for renewable energy” information on board and avoided some of its recent issues.
David Leitch
May 24, 2016
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IRENA takes $46 million stab at the heart of fossil fuel
IRENA announces funding for renewable projects that either replace existing diesel generators, or provide clean electricity to off grid communities that previously had none.
Tina Casey
Jan 20, 2016
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Doubling of renewables will add $A1.9 trillion to global economy by 2030
Australia could be among major beneficiaries of doubling of renewable energy that could deliver $A1.9 trillion in added economic growth by 2030. Renewables would also boost jobs, cut pollution, increase energy security, reduce costs and save water.
Giles Parkinson
Jan 16, 2016
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Australia snubs 1st major post-Paris summit after killing renewables target
Australia is snubbing the first major post-Paris summit on the global energy transition. Meanwhile, Australia’s renewable energy target remains at a standstill even as global investment in renewables reaches record levels. At least households and businesses are investing in rooftop solar.
Giles Parkinson
Jan 15, 2016
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Wind and solar to play centre stage at Paris climate talks
Renewable energy – and solar and wind energy in particular – will be at the core of any agreement in Paris to limit global warming. And Australia is being urged to pull its weight.
Giles Parkinson
Nov 24, 2015
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New IRENA app puts global atlas for renewable energy in your pocket
Evaluating locations for potential renewable energy projects might be getting a little bit more convenient, at least on the surface.
Derek Markham
Sep 22, 2015
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