renewables Archives - Page 51 of 58 - Renew Economy

Why opponents are fearful that the Energiewende will work
IER says angst is a main driver behind the Energiewende, which will fail to reduce emissions without shale gas, especially without nuclear.
Craig Morris

Aug 1, 2014

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How to power California with wind, wave, & solar energy
New study shows California could convert to an all-renewable energy infrastructure that is both technically and economically feasible.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 1, 2014

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Wind power in Denmark half price of coal and gas
Onshore wind power will be cheapest form of new electricity when new turbines become operational in 2016 in Denmark.
Jake Richardson

Jul 31, 2014

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How does the Renewable Energy Target affect your power bills?
The RET review is due to be handed to the federal government any day now, yet there are still conflicts over the impacts it has over electricity costs.
Dylan McConnell

Jul 30, 2014

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Australia’s first commercial wind farm faces bleak future
WA’s Ten Mile Lagoon wind farm facility reached the end of its design life last year with fears that blades and integral parts will not be replaced.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Jul 28, 2014

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Denmark’s near-zero waste wonder
Has this Danish community found the formula for environmentally friendly industry?
William F. Hewitt

Jul 25, 2014

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Abandoning homes due to wind farms: the deep fragrance of factoid
It is claimed that “more than 40” families have abandon their homes to become “wind farm refugees”. But who are they?
Simon Chapman

Jul 25, 2014

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Solar pays its way on networks. It’s no free rider
Research shows rooftop solar exports are higher than most estimates, which means most systems are paying network fees for well over half their generation.
Warwick Johnston

Jul 23, 2014

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Another REDP grant fails, as Petratherm misses geothermal target
Another project allocated funds under the former Labor government has missed its target, with Petratherm advising that it is unable to raise funds for what was once considered one of the country’s flagship geothermal projects.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 21, 2014

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Solar key to building a more sustainable and resilient Australia
Continued measures and support for solar power will help mitigate climate-related forces which leave energy supplies vulnerable to unpredictable disasters.
Jenny Lu

Jul 21, 2014

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How often do wind turbines catch fire? And does it matter?
A new report tries to work out how big a problem wind turbines catching fire is, but there’s little data to work with.
Mat Hope and Simon Evans

Jul 21, 2014

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Building owners and tenants gain from environmental upgrades
A 15-storey, B-grade commercial office building in Sydney will reduce its energy use by 30% thanks to financing from the CEFC through an EUA.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Jul 21, 2014

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