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Policy & Planning

India joins the renewable energy revolution, accelerates targets
Two days after President Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, Modi and Macron pledged to achieve emissions reductions beyond their nations’ commitments.
Arun Agrawal

Jun 15, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Wind, solar, energy efficiency replaces coal generation in UK
Since the start of the coalition government in 2010, coal’s role in the generation mix has fallen to historic lows.
Zachary Boren

Jun 13, 2017

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German battery maker Sonnen offers “free power” for slice of Australian electricity market
German battery maker Sonnen hopes to use its new solar and storage “free” electricity deal to muscle in on Australia’s peaking power market.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 23, 2017

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Renewables

How South Australia can function reliably while moving to 100% renewables
Biggest challenge in moving to 100% renewable energy will be meeting the 2-3 hours of peak demand during evenings. This will require a mix of different technologies and strategies.
Mark Diesendorf

Feb 23, 2017

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Markets

Clean energy spending drops, green bonds make splash, New York funds projects
Worldwide spending on clean energy fell 18 percent from 2015’s record high. However, even as spending ebbs, the amount of wind and solar connected to power grids around the world is still climbing.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Jan 18, 2017

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Storage

GE: Why grids don’t need to rely on “synchronous” generation
GE technology chief says days of “relying solely on synchronous generation for everything are over”. In a direct challenge to those who say grid security can only be assured by spinning coal and gas turbines, the world’s biggest provider of energy equipment says wind and solar can do the job just as well.
Giles Parkinson

Dec 16, 2016

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Smart Energy

Lumenaza aims to connect 1.4m solar households with regional market
A new software platform in Germany lets utilities buy and sell “regional electricity” by connecting up small producers with consumers.
Sonja van Renssen

Nov 15, 2016

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Renewables

New tool calculates renewables output anywhere in the world
Researchers have created an interactive web tool to estimate how much energy could be generated by wind or solar at any global location.
Hayley Dunning

Sep 7, 2016

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Electric Vehicles

Toyota unveils new Prius options with solar PV in the roof
New model Toyota Prius features optional solar roof, to charge the hybrid EV’s battery and power its appliances.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 20, 2016

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Australia could be world leader in solar-powered electric vehicles
Major utility says Australia could be world leader in uptake of solar-powered electric vehicles. Using the high penetration of rooftop solar, it recommends a series of initiatives to increase volumes and drive down prices. Brown coal generators are also in its sights.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 11, 2016

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Australian solar PV installations hit the 5 gigawatt mark
Solar power in Australia has grown to 5 gigawatts and was the largest source of new power in the country in 2015. It now represents 9% of Australia’s total electricity generation capacity.
Warwick Johnston

Feb 10, 2016

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US utility launches community solar program enabling customers to go 100% renewable
Pacific Gas & Electric has launched a community solar program that allows customers to get half or all of their electricity from the sun.
Julia Pyper

Feb 9, 2016

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