Power Archives - Renew Economy

Coal

Britain goes record 10 days without coal power – and counting
Great Britain chalks up 10 consecutive days without coal power generation – an achievement the grid operator predicts will soon become the “new normal.”
Joshua S Hill

May 28, 2019

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Turnbull’s right: we need cheap, clean and reliable power – here’s how
Better managing how we use electricity in our homes will reduce pressure on the grid, and reduce the need for more power stations.
Chris Dunstan

Feb 2, 2017

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Policy & Planning

France can’t meet its own power demand
As expected, France was heavily dependent on power imports during the first cold spell of this winter, even with most of its nuclear reactors back online. And it is paying twice as much for peak power as Germany.
Craig Morris

Jan 23, 2017

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Markets

Energy Disruption: Is there a way to get network tariffs right?
Australian network pricing policy is increasingly dysfunctional. At minimum, it’s a barrier to innovation and progress. At its worst it means inefficient, high cost electricity. So can we fix it?
David Leitch

Sep 2, 2016

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Europe is ready for the winter – except Poland
The Poles have limited power imports from Germany in order to reduce “loop flows” through the country. Now, grid experts warn they may no longer have generation and power import capacity to meet demand.
Craig Morris

Dec 17, 2015

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Why German energy consumers pay lower bills than US consumers
German monthly power bills have fallen. Right now, there is no region of the US where power bills would be lower than in Germany.
Craig Morris

Apr 20, 2015

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Home is not just castle – but a zero net energy power source
As the cost of self-generation, energy efficiency and storage continues to fall, a home can increasingly be viewed as a source of power.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Feb 24, 2015

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MIT turns solar steam into cheaper energy, clean water
A new twist on phase-changing renewable technology combines the sun, and a new graphite-based collection system.
Sandy Dechert

Aug 5, 2014

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Australia’s ancient electricity sector urgently needs a new plan
In Australia, the lack of debate about needing to overhaul our ageing, high-emissions power infrastructure will come back to haunt us.
Martin Rice

Jun 19, 2014

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When will Australians finally stop wasting our energy?
We take it for granted that we’ll have affordable power and fuel for as long as we want them.
Alan Pears

Jan 31, 2014

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