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View ArticleMalcolm Turnbull wants to embrace ‘disruptive technology’– he can start with...
In his media conference immediately after winning the Liberal leadership, Malcolm Turnbull had some words to say on the subject of technology: We have to recognise that the disruption that we see...
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View ArticleExplainer: what is solar thermal electricity?
Desert troughs. Green Prophet, CC BY A large solar thermal electricity plant will soon begin operating near Ouarzazate, Morocco, which will reportedly bring energy to a million people when fully...
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View ArticleGiven the value of emissions cuts, solar subsidies are worth it
A new Grattan Institute report suggests solar panels in Australia might be more trouble than they are worth. Duncan Rowalinson/Flickr, CC BY-NC Earlier this week the Grattan Institute released the...
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View ArticleEnergy storage is crucial, but it’s not the only piece in the puzzle
A few years ago, it was rooftop solar. Now battery storage is the new silver bullet to solve our energy problems. Storage is a great step forward, and it will play an important role in our sustainable...
View ArticleRenewable Power producers to contribute 7000 MW
The contribution of independent power producers under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPP) is expected to grow to about 7 000 MW. “The energy contribution of independent...
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View ArticleThe Tesla battery heralds the beginning of the end for fossil fuels
Amid the fanfare over the launch of the Powerwall, has Tesla's Elon Musk struck a decisive blow for renewable energy? YouTube/Tesla Motors Wind and solar power have made great strides in recent years,...
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View ArticleNew generation solar energy systems
Brisbane-based solar energy specialist Redback Technologies has launched its second generation smart hybrid inverter and a new family of grid tied inverters. Redback says the newly released systems...
View ArticleREALLY Green Tourism
Cape Town – Six of South Africa’s iconic tourism attractions will be equipped with solar powered energy sources in the coming financial year, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom told parliament on...
View ArticlePay-as-you-go solar energy
The pay-as-you-go model has taken off in East Africa’s energy sector, enabling low-income rural households to rent, and later own, home solar power systems. One of the most prominent companies is...
View ArticleNissan xStorage – one more sexy Battery (with a twist)
Automotive leader Nissan and power management leader Eaton, have joined forces to unveil a new residential energy storage unit – designed to be the most affordable in the market today. Available to...
View ArticleCarbon taxes, emissions trading and electricity prices: making sense of the...
Labor has promised half of Australia's electricity will come from renewables in 2030. Wind turbine image from www.shutterstock.com Yet again, electricity prices are set to be a key point of contention...
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View ArticleHow trillions of tiny solar panels could power the internet of things
Shutterstock It could herald a great leap forward in the way we live our lives. The internet of things, the idea that objects can be interconnected via a global network, will run your home, keep you...
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