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Say Hello to Hybrid Microgrid s: Renewable s, Storage, Diesel, and Intelligence

Say Hello to Hybrid Microgrids: Renewables, Storage, Diesel, and Intelligence When is a D+ grade acceptable? The answer should be never. But that’s the state of the U.S. power grid according to the 2017 infrastructure report card issued by the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE). And the impact of this year’s catastrophic hurricane season … Continue reading Say Hello to Hybrid Microgrid s: Renewable s, Storage, Diesel, and Intelligence →

#California Utilities Are Exceeding State Renewable Energy Goals

California Utilities Are Exceeding State Renewable Energy Goals The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has released its annual Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) report showing that the program, which is one of the most ambitious in the country, is ahead of target and is helping to achieve large reductions in costs for renewable electricity. The state’s … Continue reading #California Utilities Are Exceeding State Renewable Energy Goals →

The Inconvenient Truth About Renewables and Storage Lurking in Lazard’s Latest Cost Analysis

The Inconvenient Truth About Renewables and Storage Lurking in Lazard’s Latest Cost Analysis Financial advisory firm Lazard is out with its eleventh annual levelized cost of energy analysis. It shows renewable energy costs continue to drop compared to conventional generation. But the data is also a reality check. While wind and utility-scale PV can now … Continue reading The Inconvenient Truth About Renewables and Storage Lurking in Lazard’s Latest Cost Analysis →

Study: 100% renewable electricity worldwide is feasible, and cheaper than business-as-usual

Study: 100% renewable electricity worldwide is feasible, and cheaper than business-as-usual Solar plus storage could literally change the world. Currently, the global electricity sector amount to 11 Gt of CO2 equivalent. According to a new study from German non-profit Energy Watch Group and the Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland, that could be brought down … Continue reading Study: 100% renewable electricity worldwide is feasible, and cheaper than business-as-usual →

Renewable electricity by the numbers gets thumbs-up in new study

Renewable electricity by the numbers gets thumbs-up in new study (Tech Xplore)—Conclusions that we can reach a stage where renewable electricity runs the world may not sit easily with skeptics but a study contends that it is feasible by 2050. Climate News Network said the researchers believe 100% renewable electricity is attainable by mid-century, or … Continue reading Renewable electricity by the numbers gets thumbs-up in new study →

Another Utility Bets Billions on Renewable Energy

Another Utility Bets Billions on Renewable Energy The number of utilities betting their futures on renewable energy seems to be growing by the day. Giants like NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE), Southern Company (NYSE:SO), AES (NYSE:AES), and Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) are slowly but surely seeing the fossil fuels aren’t the profit drivers of their future; renewable energy … Continue reading Another Utility Bets Billions on Renewable Energy →

#Microsoft and #GE ’s Wind Farm in Ireland is a Sprawling Testbed for Fully Renewable Cloud

Microsoft and GE’s Wind Farm in Ireland is a Sprawling Testbed for Fully Renewable Cloud The 37 megawatts Microsoft will be getting from GE’s new Tullahennal wind farm in County Kerry, Ireland, will bring the total amount of energy the company is getting through renewable generation around the world to 600MW. But its power purchase … Continue reading #Microsoft and #GE ’s Wind Farm in Ireland is a Sprawling Testbed for Fully Renewable Cloud →