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Arizona regulators vote to keep solar revolution going
Regulators voted for affordable net metering in Arizona Thursday, letting consumers with rooftop solar panels sell excess power back to the utility.
Andrew Breiner

Nov 18, 2013

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IEA says FiTs not a subsidy – but tax credits are
The IEA says feed-in tariffs are the principal driving force in the worldwide development of solar PV, but it does not describe them as a subsidy.
Paul Gipe

Nov 4, 2013

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The 5 top cleantech solutions for your home
What are the biggest and best cleantech solutions for a new home… or for any home, for that matter? Below is my list of the top 5-ish.
Zachary Shahan

Oct 18, 2013

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Solar means business: Top 25 US corporate solar energy users
Aside from being eco-friendly, solar also adds up to a competitive business advantage for some of America’s largest corporations.
Silvio Marcacci

Oct 18, 2013

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Whithering but not dead – Queensland still the sunshine state
Queensland is still the biggest market as Australia’s solar PV market finds a base of around 600W/year
Warwick Johnston

Oct 18, 2013

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Solar: The ‘no-brainer’ that could take suburbs off grid
Which suburb, or town, will be the first to take itself off-grid in Australia? It’s now a serious question, driven by the plunging cost of solar and the arrival of battery storage. ARENA, meanwhile, is looking at novel ways to ensure rooftop solar is available to the lowest income households, renters, and apartment dwellers.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 15, 2013

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Graphene solar cells now one step closer to reality
Graphene solar cells are now one step closer to reality, thanks to a new discovery made by researchers at the HZB Institute for Silicon Photovoltaics.
CleanTechnica

Oct 14, 2013

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Energy truth: Solar reduces emissions despite variability
A new study by NREL busts some solar myths about cycling of fossil fuel generators and emissions reductions.
Nigel Morris

Oct 10, 2013

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At what point will small-scale solar energy storage become viable?
The residential market will lead the way in the uptake of energy storage, riding on the shoulders of rooftop solar PV’s phenomenal growth.
James Martin

Oct 10, 2013

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Solar must supply 25% of global energy by 2030, scientists say
Two leading UK scientists say to solve climate issues we need 25 per cent solar energy by 2025.
Alex Kirby

Oct 8, 2013

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Palo Alto requires new homes to be ready for electric cars
Palo Alto’s city council has adopted a proposal that requires new homes be pre-wired for electric vehicles
Cynthia Shahan

Oct 4, 2013

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Electricity utilities could lose half their market to solar and storage
In little more than a decade, Citi says electricity utilities in developed countries could lose half their market to solar, storage, and other local generation, and energy efficiency. Even conventional centralised generation may account for as little as 20 per cent of demand as renewables and smart technology take over.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 3, 2013

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