BMW i3 owner shares superbly low running costs for electric vehicle coupled with 28kWh rooftop solar system, after two years of ownership.
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AGL completes solar farm for Santos oil and processing in Whyalla
AGL has completed construction of a 2.12MW solar plant in Whyalla that will help lower cost for a Santos oil and gas processing facility.
US utility dumps nuclear plant, will invest $6bn in solar and batteries
Duke Energy dumps nuclear plant because of rising costs, will instead spend $US6bn on solar, smart meters, EV charging stations, battery storage.
Interview: AEMO’s Zibelman says system black was “wake-up call”
New AEMO Audrey Zibelman in a detailed interview on the challenges and opportunities in the changing energy system, her priorities, the market reforms needed, the lessons learned from the South Australia blackout, and why it was a wake up call for the industry as a whole.
Saudi Arabia to offer more than 1GW of solar & wind in new tender
The plans are part of the Saudi Arabia’s recently-announced intention to grow its renewable energy sources and spur development of wind and solar.
Does 17% dip in clean energy investment set the trend for 2017?
First-quarter decline in investment reflects partly falling cost of capital for renewables, allowing investors to install same capacity for less cash.
India plans to slash renewable energy certificate prices
Indian regulators want to lower the floor price of RECs – a move that could increase renewables demand and benefit sellers who have huge inventories of unsold credits.
Turning point: solar power now cheaper than wind energy
The inevitable has apparently happened; utility-scale solar-generated power appears to be cheaper than wind – and both are cheaper than fossil-fuel generated power.
First US presidential debate: Candidates spar over solar energy
One sharp exchange between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump revealed the sharp policy differences between the two when it comes to the future of solar energy.
Interview: Lily D’Ambrosio on Victoria’s 40% renewable energy target
Victoria energy minister answers questions about state’s newly announced 40% renewable energy target for 2025.
