Energy Dept. Pulls The Rug Out From Under Its Own Coal-Friendly Grid Study With Pitch…
One day before the Trump Paris pullout, the US Energy Department came through with a pitch for wind and solar energy and a seamless national grid.
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RePower Madison Challenges Old Electric Monopoly Model
An unconventional approach to grassroots organizing in Wisconsin’s capital city has in recent years tipped incumbent utility Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) toward policies that favor consumers and renewables, a distinct shift in a state held back for years by entrenched monopolies with outdated business plans.
Endeavour Energy Focuses On Micro-Grids As Industry Takes “360° Turn”
The newly partially privatised NSW network owner Endeavour Energy has flagged a “360 degree” turn in network control and ownership as the energy industry returns to its roots and focuses on localised, renewable energy-based micro-grids.
Are Wind & Solar Really Killing Coal, Nuclear, And Grid Reliability?
Are wind and solar killing coal and nuclear? Yes, but not by themselves and not for the reasons most people think. Are wind and solar killing grid reliability? No, not where the grid’s technology and regulations have been modernized. In those places, overall grid operation has improved, not worsened.
Market Forces Are With Clean Energy, Not With Trump
You want numbers proving that Trump is on the wrong side of history when it comes to climate change, the Paris agreement, and the battle between clean energy and dirty coal? We’ve got numbers for you.
Energy Dept. Pitches Coal-Killing Solar Cell As US Bails On Paris
Will the US Energy Department keep the good news about wind and solar rolling, Paris or no Paris? This new coal-killing perovskite solar cell study says yes
Trump Dumps Paris Climate Accords, Musk Dumps Trump
Donald Trump has decided to abrogate the US commitment to the Paris climate accords. In response, Elon Musk has withdrawn his membership on two advisory panels.
Indian State-Owned Hydro Company Seeks Partner For 500 Megawatt Solar Venture
SJVN Limited is looking for a partner to set up a solar power capacity of 500 megawatts. The state-owned company plans a joint venture which will participate in the auctions organized by other public sector companies.
Indian State Of Tamil Nadu Plans 1.5 Gigawatt Solar Tender
The power utility of India’s Tamil Nadu state will yet again try its luck at auctioning large-scale solar power projects after it failed to draw interest miserably in the last two auctions.
China Laughing As The Donald Hands It The World
One of the first articles I published after the US presidential election in November was this one: “How China (+ Russia) Could Shift USA From #1 To #2 (Or Lower), Via Trump Naivety.” From that article:
