Goldman Sachs recently became the first US bank to sign a large-scale, off-site renewables PPA to enable development of a 68MW wind farm. Here's how – and why – it was done.
Banking on wind power: Inside a milestone renewable energy deal
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Nectar Farms on 100% renewables: "Why would you do it any other way?"
Vegetable grower Nectar Farms says its decision to use 100% renewable energy for the country's biggest glasshouse project will deliver major cost savings over traditional use of gas and grid power. “Really, why would you do it any differently," its CEO says.
LEGO Group reaches 100% renewable energy target 3 years ahead of schedule
LEGO's announcement comes thanks to the completion and operationalization of the 258 megawatt Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm.
Here’s an energy data idea to help consumers: ‘Voltage Watch’
How many expensive electronic appliances and devices in our homes are being harmed or destroyed by faulty voltage in our electricity supply system?
Tech giants lead corporate push to 100% renewables
Move over utilities: Five of America’s largest tech companies have signed PPAs for nearly 3,100MW from renewable resources.
The energy revolution is here – but are consumers invited?
Early adopters of rooftop solar, and now battery storage, have got Australia's energy revolution well underway. But what's in it for those of us still smarting from a 200% increase in power bills? And how can we make the new energy market a fair one?
Why electric vehicles are the new air conditioners
EVs are quickly becoming one of the largest flexible loads on the grid in some areas, with growth that parallels the increase in numbers of air conditioners years ago.
Cities across USA continue to commit to 100% renewable electricity
Hello Solar put together an interactive map documenting all of the cities in the US that have committed to moving to 100% renewable energy.
Get data before spending up on home energy infrastructure
I'm not sure batteries are a club that I or any other home energy consumer should be rushing to join... At least not until some of the fog clears.
Why every Australian town should have its own wind or solar farm
Imagining an Australia where every town is running off its own renewable energy projects is slowly becoming a reality, and the Victorian Government is on the case.
Monash Uni tenders for new wind or solar farm in Australian first
Monash Uni offers long-term contract for 55GWh of new wind or solar in Australia's biggest non-government renewables tender, to date.
Redflow suspends battery delivery so it can address product failures
ASX-listed battery maker Redflow discovers electrolyte problems at pivotal time of home battery storage roll-out.
Victoria investigates potential for solar and pumped hydro at former mining centres
Some of Victoria’s key former gold and coal mining centres targeted by $1m fund to support development of community renewables, and solar and pumped hydro.
Has the microgrid industry crossed 'the chasm'?
The success of two unusual US microgrid projects is good news, but it's still not clear whether microgrids have leapt ‘the chasm’ – a pivotal step in a disruptive technology’s market evolution.
Anheuser-Busch commits to 100% renewable energy
Anheuser-Busch may be the largest company to date to take a 100% renewable energy pledge.
Frustrated by high power bills, Colorado City turns to clean energy
Frustrated by bloated power bills and frequent shutoffs, citizens of Pueblo have lobbied the city council to abandon natural gas and switch to more affordable renewable energy.
