ABB and Samsung SDI forge alliance to target global microgrid market
Global power sector giants ABB and Samsung SDI have just announced their global alliance to tackle the fast growing microgrid market. ABB is a leader in grid, power and automation technologies and...
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Death of the PPA – Is it time for a new business model for renewable...
Long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) are a cornerstone in the business model of most renewable power generation projects. Together with fixed feed-in-tariffs (FITs), usually set at favourable...
View ArticleAnother step towards an integrated home energy offering – SolarCity partners...
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....
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Maximizing owner value – structuring flexible renewable microgrid PPAs
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...
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Renewable microgrid charging networks will provide clean power for electric...
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...
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Five reasons renewable microgrids make sense for the mining industry
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...
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Another corporate alliance to target microgrids and distributed renewable...
Caterpillar, a global leader in diesel gensets and construction equipment, has announced a strategic alliance with First Solar, a leading global manufacturer of thin-film solar panels, to provide an...
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Tesla’s Powerwall announcement – the benefits and limitations for renewable...
Although widely expected for several months, Tesla’s launch of the PowerWall, a lithium ion battery based home energy storage system, has generated a huge amount of publicity and discussion in the...
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Creating Value with Renewable Microgrids
As interest has grown in localized renewable generation, the discussion is shifting to what value these systems create for their owners and users. Indeed, from policy makers determining regulatory and...
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Renewable Microgrid Value Creation – a Real Estate Development Example
An interesting application of renewable microgrids is for enhancing value in real estate developments. There is increasing demand and interest in sustainable buildings, and real estate developers are...
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The good and bad of low commodity and oil prices for renewable microgrids
The recent market turmoil has led to continued drops in commodity prices including oil and most metals. Lower prices and high price volatility is putting pressure on companies in the resource sector....
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Race to the Bottom - How Renewable Microgrids will Compete with Diesel Power...
The fall in oil prices has created a number of knock-on effects for renewable energy and other emerging clean technologies. Some of these effects are clear cut; for example lower gas prices makes the...
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