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Renewable energy continues to make inroads in the mining industry. There are now a large number of mining sites using renewable power to provide energy for their operations and many more evaluating potential renewable energy alternatives. This trend has gained momentum in recent years as the mining industry has focused on cutting costs and improving environmental performance. Over… Read more
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Electric vehicles are gaining traction in markets around the world. Most car manufacturers now offer electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure is rapidly being constructed and installed. As has been discussed in a previous article, electric vehicles and the broader trend of electrification of transport only makes sense in areas where the power sector has been de-carbonized. For… Read more
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Building on the analysis of short versus long-term PPAs in a previous post, it is critical to understand the differences in structure and terms for a flexible short-term PPA relative to conventional fixed long-term PPAs. The attractiveness of flexible and short-term PPAs are based on the current market dynamics in which the cost of locally renewable generated power can compete with conventional power, either local diesel generation or grid supplied fossil fuel generation as well as with future renewable systems. … Read more
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SolarCity has just announced another important collaboration in the home energy space – this time Nest Labs – this time offering a Nest thermostat for 10,000 new customers at no additional cost. Importantly, the announcement indicates that a common technology framework or platform is emerging that will integrate and address both home energy management as well as home solar generation. Such… Read more