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

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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 […]

The third quarter of this year was second only to the final quarter of last year for newly installed PV generating capacity in the US, according to a report from GTM Research […]

With wind energy contracts written at $25/MWh, and solar below $60/MWH, renewables are defying all predictions in the US. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/wind-and-solar-costs-challenge-fossil-fuels-in-us-88204?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wind-and-solar-costs-challenge-fossil-fuels-in-us-88204

Automakers are going every which way trying to figure out what the future of the automobile is, embracing everything from pure electrics to hydrogen fuel cells, turbocharged gas engines and super-efficient diesels. […]

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Numerous studies tell us that 100% renewables is possible, and cost effective. But how to structure an energy market where there is no fuel cost? Germany is already grappling with this dilemma, […]

Several may surprise you. via Grist http://grist.org/cities/the-u-s-cities-leading-the-decline-in-driving/?utm_source=syndication&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed