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Renewable Energy Made Up Record 21.7% of National Electricity Market in October
Australia’s renewable energy sector hit a record in October, with 21.7% of electricity in the national electricity market coming from renewables, according to the latest Cedex report. That represents the biggest proportion of any month since the data was made…
GE Enhances Digital Power Plant Software and Extends Reliability and Efficiency Apps to Hydropower and the Electricity Grid
GE announced two days ago a significant expansion of its suite of Predix -based software for power producers, grid operators and energy managers. GE’s latest release of Digital Power Plant software for gas, steam and nuclear plants features new tools…
Report: Boosting Energy Efficiency Investment Crucial for Hitting Climate Targets
Energy efficiency is an area of climate action with “enormous untapped potential”, according to a new report released today by the Carbon Trust which underscores the urgent need for increased global investment in energy efficiency services. The report, released today…
Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV concept breaks cover at LA Auto Show
The latest to join the growing pool of pricey battery-electric sedans and crossover utilities is the Jaguar I-Pace, revealed tonight as a concept at a splashy event before the Los Angeles Auto Show. But the British maker has aggressive plans…
COP22: Ban-Ki Moon Declares Climate Action ‘Unstoppable’ As World Leaders Gather In Marrakesh
As world leaders were being escorted to the COP22 conference centre in Marrakesh for today’s high-level plenary session, outgoing UN Secretary-General declared climate action is now “unstoppable”, regardless of the actions of any one government. Ban Ki-moon, who has attended…
Jaguar Prowls Into Electric Car Market With I-PACE Concept Unveiling
Luxury auto giant Jaguar has today unveiled its first foray into the fast-expanding electric car market, promising its new I-PACE Concept will boast a 500km range and the ability to go from zero to 60 mph in around four seconds.…
Solar Homes With Tesla’s Powerwall 2.0 Are Already Cost-Competitive With The Grid In Australia
As the world shifts towards renewable energy, cost competitiveness is sometimes still a factor. Fossil fuel proponents claim the polluting energy sources are cheaper, but that assertion is now harder to defend. According to energy consultancy CME director Bruce Mountain,…