Rule-maker wants all new generation to be smarter, quicker
By Giles Parkinson AEMC wants fast control response on all new generation, recognises that settings on old fossil fuel plant may be a problem, but differs with Finkel of “generator obligation” model. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
What does Finkel mean for community power?
By Kim Shore Community energy entrepreneurship could help deliver Finkel’s recommendations — especially distributed and independent power systems. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
Air Pollution casts Shadow over Solar Energy Produktion
According to a new study, airborne particles and their accumulation on solar cells are cutting energy output by more than 25 percent in certain parts of the world. The regions hardest hit are also those investing the most in solar energy installations: China, India and the Arabian Peninsula. Read Full Article Here For more great…
New York’s energy system: The times they are a changin’
By Fereidoon Sioshansi New York grid operator says future grid will not only become more decentralized and de-carbonized, but it will increasingly be bi-directional, if not multi-directional. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
Victoria agribusiness turns to 196MW wind farm with 20MW storage
By Giles Parkinson Victoria hydroponics vegetable producer turns to 100% renewable strategy for country’s biggest glass-house after nearly abandoning project due to gas prices. A 196MW wind farm and 20MW of battery storage will be built – separate to the Victoria battery storage tender. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
APA takes step closer to big wind-solar energy park in W.A.
By Giles Parkinson APA gets approval for new 130MW wind farm which will form part of major wind-solar renewable energy hub 200kms north of Perth. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
Progress on Granville Harbour wind farm proposal
By Hydro Tasmania Hydro Tasmania has reached in-principle agreement to buy electricity from the proposed Granville Harbour wind farm on Tasmania’s west coast. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
Choose Energy, a KPCB-Funded Retail Choice Platform, Acquired by Red Ventures for ‘Less Than $100M’
By [email protected] Digital advertising firm Red Ventures just acquired Plano, Texas-based Choose Energy for “less than $100 million,” according to Dan Primack’s Pro Rata. (We’d like to know just how much “less than $100 million” is and we’re asking around.) Choose Energy is a retail energy choice platform that allows residential and commercial electricity and…
Faraday Future Takes 40th Place At 2017 Pikes Peak Hillclimb
By Jeff Cobb While electric cars dominated just two years ago at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, with more competitive entries out, this year the leading Faraday Future FF91 finished 40th. The specially prepared 1,050-horsepower car completed the course 23 seconds ahead of a Tesla run last year, but its time of 11:25.082 was actually…
Driverless shuttle service
The service will use two fully-automated, 15-passenger, all-electric shuttles manufactured by French firm NAVYA to transport students, faculty, and staff on a non-stop two-mile route. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Electric Vehicles Research