By Sophie Vorrath Alinta says solar power deal for Fortescue iron ore means proof that renewables can drive Australia’s economic powerhouses. The post Fortescue signs up to Alinta plans to use solar to power huge iron ore mines appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Michael Mazengarb Angus Taylor expects up to six new projects will be approved under the underwriting scheme before the end of the year, and is likely to favour fossil fuels. The post Taylor’s underwriting scheme could choose first six projects ‘by Christmas’ appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles:…
By Giles Parkinson & David Leitch Oliver Woldring and Jose Zapata from ITP Renewables discuss OpenCem, which allows people to model their own energy transition. Plus: AEMC’s new rules. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Australia’s future grid? You decide appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Giles Parkinson ACT climate change minister Shane Rattenbury outlines the territory’s zero emissions strategy for transport, starting with the government fleet. The post The Driven Podcast: Leading the charge to electric transport appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
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By [email protected] Electric vehicle drivers have more public chargers than they did just a few years ago. But to access all those chargers, drivers still need to navigate a range of different charging companies that each have their own account and payment systems. Some use apps, some use RFID chips, some ask you to swipe…
By [email protected] Last week, Pacific Gas & Electric, intentionally cut the power off to 800,000 electricity customers in Northern California — affecting roughly 2 million people — in an attempt to avoid sparking another potentially deadly wildfire. Classes were canceled, businesses closed, food spoiled and people who rely on medical devices started to panic. There…
By [email protected] Energy Secretary Rick Perry, who has vehemently denied reports of his impending departure amidst growing revelations of his involvement in the Ukraine scandal at the heart of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, has submitted his resignation, the New York Times and other news sources reported Thursday. Trump confirmed Perry’s resignation during…
Volvo Cars introduces the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first ever fully electric car and the first model to appear in its brand new Recharge car line concept. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Electric Vehicles Research
By Kyler Geoffroy By Denise Fairchild and Kim EvonCalifornia’s fire season is back. Yet if this past week is any indication, our emergency response remains woefully inadequate. When disaster strikes we are far from being energy resilient, ensuring reliable access to electricity for our most vulnerable communities.Climate fires are California’s new normal. Dangerous combinations of…
By Michael Mazengarb Research shows greatest barrier to nuclear power in Australia remains cost, as parliamentary inquiry continues in Canberra. The post Australia Institute says nuclear power ‘uninsurable and uneconomic’ in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Giles Parkinson Combined output of wind and solar in Australia’s main grid beats brown coal output for first time in September quarter, in significant landmark for clean energy transition. The post Wind and solar output beat brown coal in Australia for first time in September quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here…
By [email protected] (Bengt Halvorson) Ford is readying its upcoming widely available, Mustang-inspired, performance-oriented all-electric vehicle. A big part of that rollout will be making sure owners have places to charge. With an announcement Thursday morning, that network is starting to take form—in what Ford calls “North America’s largest electric vehicle… Read Full Article Here For…
By [email protected] Electric vehicle makers and battery manufacturers are making progress in developing new lithium-ion designs, amid persistent concerns over the supply of key materials. Concerns over cobalt, in particular, are forcing battery makers to move toward cobalt-light lithium-ion formulations, said Hans Eric Melin, founder of Circular Energy Storage, a consultancy focused on battery end-of-life…
By [email protected] SSE Renewables, the project development arm of the British utility SSE, has selected turbine supplier MHI Vestas for its 1.1-gigawatt Seagreen project off the east coast of Scotland. Seagreen was one of the winning projects in the U.K.’s most recent contracts for difference (CFD) auction. The project secured a 15-year contract with a…