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Sustainable oil from algae: the technology is ready, but what about the politics?
The main requirements for making algae biofuel are: lots of sunlight, plenty of space, and easy access to the sea. Australia is an algae gardener’s paradise.
Bojan Tamburic and Arunima Malik

Jul 30, 2015

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Tesla hits the battery storage accelerator, on coolness and costs
The elusive, iPhone-like “coolness” factor missing from the battery storage space is finally here, and costs reductions have been accelerated by 7 years.
Bodhi Rader and Jesse Morris

Jun 16, 2015

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Spain got 47% of its electricity from renewables in March
Spain is getting the vast majority of its electricity from carbon-free sources, the country’s grid operator reported on Tuesday.
Emily Atkin

Apr 7, 2015

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UK renewables auction pushes down costs
Contracts worth £315 million have been awarded to 27 renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 2.1 gigawatts.
Simon Evans

Mar 2, 2015

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Will 2015 be the year of solar power across Africa?
A number of African governments and utilities have done their homework, and are therefore set to make 2015 the year of solar power in Africa.
Terje Osmundsen

Jan 7, 2015

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Batteries for private PV systems tipped to jump 10-fold
The global market for small rooftop PV systems coupled with power storage systems is expected to increase tenfold over next three years.
Tim Hanes and Sven Ullrich

Nov 21, 2014

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New life for artificial leaf?
Research from around the world is bringing artificial photosynthesis – the conversion of sunlight into fuel rather than electricity – closer to reality.
Phil McKenna

Nov 20, 2014

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Solar industry launches Australian Energy Storage Council
New peak body for the energy storage industry created by solar sector.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 15, 2014

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Consumers at the gate – is this the peak of centralised energy?
Has energy reached “peak” centralisation”? Large utilities, once the safe haven of dependable returns, are losing public and regulatory support, money, and talent.
Jurrian Ruys and Michael Hogan

Sep 12, 2014

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Only solar PV is exceeding expectations for clean energy
IEA estimates on costs of solar PV are getting more realistic, but they still overplay investment costs.
Terje Osmundsen

Sep 11, 2014

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With solar and storage, do energy markets need regulation?
Regulators in California, like those in NY and Hawaii, have realise that business as usual is not going to cut it in the future.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Sep 3, 2014

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German report outlines vision for 100% renewable power
The visualisation of a three-year project into what a purely renewable power supply in Germany would look like is truly astonishing.
Craig Morris

Aug 26, 2014

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