EOS says the cost of battery storage is falling quicker than most expect and could be competitive with gas-fired generation soon. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/eos-utility-scale-battery-storage-competitive-with-gas-36444?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eos-utility-scale-battery-storage-competitive-with-gas-36444

For decades now, refrigerators and air conditioners have largely run on compressors that can be quite noisy and a compound that can deplete the ozone. Replacing both would be a feat if […]

UBS analysts suggest energy utilities in Europe, north America and Australia are facing a “perfect storm” from the falling costs of renewables, energy efficiency and falling demand, and may not be able […]

The growing role of renewables makes battery storage the best option for grid support and peak power supply. Australia, more than most, stands to benefit. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/could-2014-be-the-year-of-the-battery-47291?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-2014-be-the-year-of-the-battery-47291

via Bit Tooth Energy http://bittooth.blogspot.com/2013/12/tech-talk-iea-world-energy-outlook.html

The U.K. should hold competitive auctions for most renewable power contracts to bring down technology costs and lower the impact on consumer electricity bills, an analyst linked to the ruling Conservative Party […]

Washington DC (SPX) Dec 17, 2013 The "early release overview " of the Annual Energy Outlook 2014 issued today by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) continues a trend of low-balling forecasts […]