There has been a lot of excitement around YieldCos and their ability to improve the financing prospects for solar. Major solar companies like Canadian Solar, First Solar, JinkoSolar, SunEdison and SunPower all […]
Coal supplies at electric power plants drawn down in cold weather
The average supply of coal held at electric power generators in December 2013 dropped below 60 days of burn (a function of both inventory levels and anticipated consumption) for the first time […]
Low Cost Solar Signals Dynamic Shift for Utility Planning
Recent news that Austin Energy is looking to sign a 25-year solar energy PPA for less than 5 cents per kilowatt-hour is not just solar notable, it’s utility notable. (Austin Energy is seeking city […]
Minnesota PUC Approves Methodology For Measuring Solar Value
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) took a step toward quantifying the societal benefits of distributed generation solar power when it approved a standard methodology […] via SolarIndustryMag.com http://ift.tt/1h7vUzx
The Future of Chile’s Energy Sector Lies with Renewable Energy, New Report Shows
The Chilean Renewable Energy Center recently released its annual report for 2013, and the numbers send a clear message: Chile’s non-conventional renewable energy sector is where the action is. (In Chile, the […]
DISCUSSION: Utilities 2.0? Or 2.No?
Residential solar installations are happening at an unprecedented rate here in the United States. Lowering installation and panels costs are accelerating PV installations, especially in places where electricity prices are exceptionally higher […]
Petrochemicals infographic: Global polyethylene trade flows
Platts petrochemical analysis team have joined forces with our design & production department to produce what we think is a beautifully crafted infographic on global trade flows for polyethylene. It also details […]
SolarCity Freezes Energy Storage Program as Utilities Resist Grid Connections
SolarCity Corp., the biggest developer of U.S. rooftop solar panels, halted efforts to install and connect systems that include batteries for power storage because California’s utilities are reluctant to link them to […]
Population and productivity declines cool consumption and earnings
This article considers the impact of declining productivity and population growth on consumption data and the implications for equity investors. via Market Realist http://ift.tt/1nVhHPL
Ukraine: An Important Transit Country for Natural Gas and Petroleum
The Ukraine produces some oil, natural gas, and coal that it uses for domestic consumption, but it must also import these fuels in order to meet demand. The Ukraine’s major importance, however, […]
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