Daily update: Wind power is more reliable than gas – and cheaper, too
RenewEconomy editor@reneweconomy.com.au via mail62.atl51.rsgsv.net
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The myth that renewables are too unreliable to meet baseload electricity demand is now busted – gas, on the other hand… Plus: Large-scale solar in the gun as Abbott govt reveals RET stance; why whole towns will want to take themselves off-grid; How Victoria could go solar, save millions and boost jobs; Graph of the Day – the rise and rise of distributed solar; Trans-Pacific partnership threatens green trade deal; 167 Teslas for Amsterdam airport; and a quantum leap in solar technology.
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As Australia’s dance of the seven RET Reviews continues, it seems like a good time to revisit one of the more persistent anti-renewables myths bandied about by fossil fuel types (and most of the Abbott government): that that renewable energy is unreliable in meeting electricity demand.
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Abbott government says no changes to household solar, but wants large scale renewables target slashed by two thirds. So much for ditching the Warburton Review.
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Going off-grid will help towns boost jobs, increase reliability of their energy supply, and lower costs. What’s to lose?
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CEC report says Victoria could easily adjust solar and energy efficiency policy to save hundreds of millions in costs, boost jobs and cut emissions.
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Want proof distributed solar is booming? Two charts show how it provided over 25% of new US power plant capacity in 2013 and 43% in first half 2014.
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership threatens green trade deal that could ultimately do more to reduce carbon emissions than international climate agreements.
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Amsterdam’s main Schiphol airport has enlisted the aid of 167 Tesla Model S taxi cabs as part of its bid to be among the greenest in the world.
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Micro inverters and smart energy management systems are taking solar into off grid systems, camper vans and pretty much anywhere else you want power.
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