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Graph of the Day: California sets daily records for utility scale solar
In early June, California set a record midday hourly peak of 4,76 MW of utility-generated solar electricity.
Energy Information Administration

Jun 30, 2014

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Germany hits 50% solar, Ireland 50% wind
… but reports about new record shares of renewable power are understandably celebratory, but they also confuse the public – and even experts.
Craig Morris

Jun 27, 2014

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Australia has led way in slashing solar costs
New analysis shows how Australia has shown the path to reduce solar PV costs through installation labor efficiency.
Robert McIntosh

Jun 24, 2014

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Solar at grid parity in Utah, a coal state with no renewable standard
Energy consumers in Utah could soon be paying less for solar than for coal.
Eric Wesoff

Jun 24, 2014

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City of Sydney extends solar roll-out to historic Rocks
City of Sydney adds 82kW solar array to recreation centre in historic Rocks.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Jun 16, 2014

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NSW cuts solar tariffs, Qld lifts network costs
IPART announces yet another cut to the recommended tariffs for export to the grid from rooftop solar owners.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Jun 16, 2014

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German grid braces for partial solar eclipse in 2015
Germany will undergo a partial solar eclipse that could result in sudden ramp up of 37GW of solar power.
Craig Morris

Jun 10, 2014

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Rio Tinto to deploy 6.7MW solar PV + storage at off-grid mine
A ground-breaking $23.4m project to cut out daytime diesel consumption at Rio Tinto bauxite mine at Weipa could unlock billions of dollars of similar investments in the mining industry – which is weighed down by soaring energy costs.
Giles Parkinson

May 22, 2014

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US Army gets 90MW of solar for less than avoided cost of fossil fuels
Georgia to build three 30MW PV solar installations for US Army for less than fossil fuels – that’s a big deal, especially deep in coal country.
Herman Trabish

May 20, 2014

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Mixed Greens: Big boost in tech competition entries
Flood of entries for Australian technology competition; Hawaii seeks 200MW of storage; Australian energy auction prices at 7-year lows; new CEO for Pacific Hydro.
Sam Parkinson

May 12, 2014

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Is Europe paying the price for its solar leadership?
Parts of Europe could be feeling the effects of starting the solar party on their own.
Lindsay Wilson

May 9, 2014

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Cost gap between renewables and gas is closing in US
Wind’s levelized cost of energy is catching up to gas in the US, and solar is only a step behind.
Herman Trabish

May 9, 2014

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