solar energy Archives - Renew Economy

Stunningly cheap solar to power China’s pivot away from coal
Researchers find plunging costs of solar – even factoring in “petawatt-hours” of battery storage – could allow China to dramatically slash its coal use.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 19, 2021

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Electric Vehicles

94,000kms for just $32: A tale of two years EV and rooftop solar ownership
BMW i3 owner shares superbly low running costs for electric vehicle coupled with 28kWh rooftop solar system, after two years of ownership.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 3, 2020

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Renewables

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.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 19, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

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.
Joe Romm

Sep 1, 2017

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Featured

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.
Giles Parkinson

May 3, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

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.
Joshua S Hill

Apr 26, 2017

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Coal

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.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Apr 19, 2017

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Markets

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.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Mar 8, 2017

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Renewables

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.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

Jan 23, 2017

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Solar

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.
Frank Andorka

Sep 29, 2016

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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.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 15, 2016

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Wind and solar drive rise in renewable generation as costs fall
Renewable energy accounted for just under 15% of all electricity generated in Australia in 2015, says CEC, boosted by low-cost wind and solar.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2016

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