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UK Tories wake up to nuclear folly, as wind and solar found to be cheapest
The Tory government in the UK has finally woken up to the fact that solar and wind is cheaper than nuclear. It may mean a big shift in its energy strategy, as it focuses on distributed generation rather than mega projects. Shouldn’t Australia be leading on this?
Giles Parkinson

Aug 16, 2016

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Solar

5 trends that will shape global solar market, heading for record 73GW
According to GTM Research’s latest edition of its quarterly Global Solar Demand Monitor, global solar installations are expected to grow by 43 percent this year, increasing to a total of 73 gigawatts.
Mike Munsell

Aug 4, 2016

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Policy & Planning

After Brexit, climate science denialists form new group to call for “Clexit”
New fossil fuel lobby group – including some Australian business identities such as Hugh Morgan – sign statement attacking climate science, renewable energy and the UN.
Graham Readfearn

Aug 4, 2016

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Renewables

China solar and wind capacity crosses 200GW
China’s wind power capacity has reached 140GW, while total solar capacity has jumped by nearly half to 65GW.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Aug 3, 2016

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Solar

Solar output in UK two-thirds higher than coal in July
The estimated 1,273 GWh of power generated by solar during July was two-thirds higher than the 778 GWh output from coal in May 2016, highlighting the major changes going on in the UK electricity system.
Simon Evans

Aug 3, 2016

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Policy & Planning

New PM Theresa May axes UK climate change department
Greg Clark was appointed head of the new department during a dramatic cabinet reshuffle after the new prime minister axed the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Sophie Yeo

Jul 18, 2016

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Solar

UK solar energy breaks record — almost 24% of electricity demand
The UK solar industry broke a new record in June, generating 23.9% of UK electricity demand, according to the UK Solar Trade Association.
Joshua S Hill

Jul 6, 2016

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Solar

Solar PV crosses two symbolic milestones in UK and Germany
Solar PV has trickled across the 40 GW threshold in Germany, while the UK now has 10 GW. But both markets are slowing down.
Craig Morris

Jul 4, 2016

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Renewables

Brexit likely to have indirect impact on UK’s clean energy market
In the case of Brexit, BNEF analysts wrote that the UK’s decision to leave the European Union may appear to have few direct implications for clean energy or the power market..
Ben Vickers

Jun 29, 2016

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Other Good Stuff

Factcheck: Which parts of the UK are windy enough for windfarms?
Onshore windfarms offer the cheapest form of new electricity generation in the UK, says the chief executive of industry group RenewableUK, as long as they are at windy locations.
Simon Evans

Jun 7, 2016

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