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Climate Talks Stall as Detail Sought on $100 Billion Finance
Two weeks of climate talks organized by the United Nations finished with developing countries demanding more clarity from their richer counterparts on when a promised package of $100 billion in aid will materialize. Source: Renewable Energy
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Blockchain Companies Take Aim at Clean Energy Transaction Costs
Power Ledger co-founder David Martin said that as utilities move from a one-way flow of electricity to a distributed platform, the blockchain software can help manage and verify what will be many more transactions. Source: Renewable Energy
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These Water-Stressed Countries Have the Most Solar and Wind Potential
Although growth is generally a good thing for the economy, it challenges nations—particularly ones that are water-stressed—to better manage their limited water resources and invest in the right energy systems. Source: Renewable Energy
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Shell Joins Tesla Exec as Investor in Ice Storage
Shell Ventures this week co-led a $7.6 million Series-A round of funding for ice storage provider Axiom Energy, joining previous investor Telsa CTO JB Straubel. Source: Renewable Energy
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The EPA Says Burning Wood to Generate Power Is 'Carbon-Neutral.' Is That True?
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt recently told a group of forestry executives and students that from now on the U.S. government would consider burning wood to generate electricity, commonly known as forest or woody biomass, to be “carbon neutral.” Source: Renewable Energy
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Hydrogen May Rival Batteries for UK’s Renewable Energy
Hydrogen stored in Britain’s gas grid could be more effective for making use of excess renewable power than batteries. Source: Renewable Energy
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California Says New Residential Buildings Must Have Solar
Energy efficiency building standards officially adopted by California yesterday will require new homes in the state to have solar PV systems starting in 2020. Source: Renewable Energy
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New Companies Are Helping Maintain, Analyze, Finance and Build the Wind Industry
As the wind industry continues its march toward becoming a mainstream source of electricity, some new entrants are poised to help it along its path. Source: Renewable Energy
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Storage, Wind, Solar Companies Are Recruiting Coal Miners for Their Work Ethics and High-Tech Skills
When a California battery company officially moved its headquarters and manufacturing to Kentucky coal country last week, generous state tax subsidies certainly played a role — but so did something often lost in the debate about coal. Source: Renewable Energy
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Sarulla Geothermal Plant in Indonesia Reaches Full Capacity
The Sarulla geothermal power plant in Indonesia has reached commercial operation, bringing the project to its full 300-MW capacity. Source: Renewable Energy
