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Wind turbines are much more durable than thought
New research reveals wind turbines can produce electricity for 25 years before needing an upgrade, that’s considerably longer than previously thought.
Jeff Spross

Feb 26, 2014

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Huge Wyoming wind farm may slash energy bills in California
A huge wind farm in Wyoming could provide up to 3GW to the Californian state, helping slash energy bills and meet the 2020 target.
Ari Phillips

Feb 12, 2014

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Graphs of the day: Peaker plants vs green power
Wind and solar power are transitioning from marginal to central players in the grid, and there is a case for them to replace traditional peaking plants.
Jeff St John

Jan 20, 2014

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Commentary

Grid-scale energy storage: 4 ways to grow in 2014
How big batteries and load-shifting technologies can meet customer and grid needs.
Jeff St John

Dec 20, 2013

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GE says new technology can boost wind turbine output up to 5%
GE this morning released an announcement regarding new wind turbine technology that can make win turbines more powerful and more profitable.
Zachary Shahan

Oct 10, 2013

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Canberra concedes wind, solar to be cheapest energy by 2030
Updated report by Bureau of Energy Economics says solar and wind to provide cheapest forms of energy, and the nation’s electricity grid will experience significant changes. Its cost estimates suggest that coal is dead, but it gives an astonishingly optimistic view of nuclear. Developers of solar thermal and wave technologies may also quibble with the numbers.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 31, 2012

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A big deal for small wind
The Australian developers of an unique small-scale wind turbine celebrate the rollout of their first major deployment.
Giles Parkinson

May 22, 2012

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Wind energy finally taking off again in Australia
Origin Energy signs its largest PPA for a wind farm as the local wind energy market springs to life after a near three-year hiatus. Thailand’s Ratch Industries, New Zealand’s TrustPower and RePower, all say the market is looking more promising.
Sophie Vorrath

May 2, 2012

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Mixed Greens – Buffett goes green energy
Better Place plans an IPO, Buffett creates new renewables division expand $10 billion green energy portfolio
Giles Parkinson

Jan 27, 2012

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