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Republican governors breathe new life into US wind tax credit
Republican governors ‘express optimism’ that Congress will extend the US wind subsidy, noting the importance of renewable energy – and jobs.
Tina Casey

Nov 15, 2012

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Water scarcity could drive push towards wind and solar
Emissions controls will not be the only factor influencing our choice of future energy sources. The IEA and private analysts have pointed to the impending water crisis which could lead to stranded assets – particularly in coal and shale gas – and accelerate the push towards ‘dry’ technologies, like wind and solar PV.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 14, 2012

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Insight: Australia’s wind energy setback – tracing origins of 2km rule
The 2km setback rule for wind farm development has crippled Victoria’s wind industry and threatens the same in NSW. So what’s the reasoning behind it?
Oliver Wagg

Nov 14, 2012

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Obama should examine America’s renewables rank
Considering the fossil-fuel lobby’s failure to defeat Obama, and his newfound interest in climate change, where does the US rank in renewable energy development?
Paul Gipe

Nov 14, 2012

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More wind energy myths debunked: Madigan claims put to the test
In his ‘fight’ against wind energy, DLP Senator John Madigan has spared no thought for the facts. How many whoppers has he told?
Mike Barnard

Nov 12, 2012

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Dumb and dumber energy choices in the wild West
WA has played host to Australia’s first commercial wind farm and its first utility-scale solar farm. Now it’s about to boast a diesel-fired peaking plant that may never be used, but will be paid for by consumers. It’s time to end tokenism and look for smarter market designs.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 7, 2012

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CBD Energy sails close to the wind on asset sales, debt
CBD Energy reveals blow-out in losses, and suggests it’s relying on asset sales and a new loan. But it’s confident it will return to profit.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 5, 2012

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300MW solar-wind hybrid plant planned in California
EDF is beginning construction of another renewables plant in California that will combine both wind and solar.
Jake Richardson

Nov 5, 2012

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Onshore wind: A theoretical, middle class, left-wing article of faith?
UK wind sector under pressure as energy minister describes wind farms as ‘a bourgeois Left article of faith based on some academic perspective.’
Chris Milton

Nov 1, 2012

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How King Island may be a blueprint for our future grid
Hydro Tasmania has selected the supplier for the largest battery system ever to be installed in Australia. The King Island renewable plan could be a blue-print for how other remote grids, and ultimately the National Electricity Market, move to 100 per cent renewable energy.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 31, 2012

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Mixed Greens: World’s largest offshore wind farm powers up
First turbines at London Array produce power. Plus: Alinta discusses solar thermal plans with ARENA; HRL grant in question; new efficiency grants; and more.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2012

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Baillieu faced with falling polls and rising ‘TWIMBYs’
Castlemaine community wind project galvanises Victorian wind proponents and gives rise to new term – Turbines Wanted in My Backyard.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 29, 2012

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