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Banyan: Old king coal
Asian growth will remain fuelled by coal, which is worrying for the planet “OUR civilisation”, wrote George Orwell over 70 years ago, “is founded on coal.” Unlike Europe’s, Asia’s still is. In 2010, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, China, Coal, Hydroelectric, India, Japan, Nuclear Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy
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Obstacles to Danish Wind Power
During howling winter weather two years ago, the thousands of windmills dotting Denmark and its coastline generated so much power that Danes had to pay other countries to take the surplus. The incident was the first of its kind, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Biomass, Coal, Denmark, Electric vehicles, Gas, Netherlands, Renault, Wind Energy
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Future of Solar and Wind Power May Hinge on Federal Aid
Ramin Rahimian for The New York Times SUNNY DAYS A boy playing near SunRun solar panels on his home in Mill Valley, Calif. SunRun benefits from federal grants, expiring soon. Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News IFFY FORECAST Setting up a wind turbine … Continue reading
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Tagged Coal, fossil fuels, Fuel Cells, Gas, Oil, Solar Energy, Tax Credit, USA, Wind Energy
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Europe’s Way of Encouraging Solar Power Arrives in the U.S.
Solar cells adorn the roofs of many homes and warehouses across Germany, while the bright white blades of wind turbines are a frequent sight against the sky in Spain. Kelly LaDuke for The New York Times John and Susan Stanton, … Continue reading
As Governor, Perry Backed Wind, Gas and Coal
Brian Harkin for The New York Times Wind turbines on a mesa in Nolan County outside Sweetwater. Wind energy has become a booming industry in West Texas. In the opening days of his presidential campaign, Gov. Rick Perry of Texas … Continue reading
Japan Quake Is Causing Costly Shift to Fossil Fuels
Max Hodges for The New York Times The Yokosuka power plant creates 900,000 kilowatts of electricity, and abundant fumes. YOKOSUKA, Japan — The half-century-old, oil-fueled power generators here had been idle for more than a year when, a day after … Continue reading
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Tagged Coal, fossil fuels, Geothermal, Japan, Natural Gas, Nuclear Energy, Oil, Solar Energy, TEPCO, Wind Energy
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Drax coal power station ‘could be transformed to produce biomass fuel’
UK’s largest coal power station could become top renewable energy source if subsidies are increased, Drax chief says Miscanthus grass, a source of biomass energy. Drax could be transformed to produce biomass fuel, its chief executive says. Photograph: Graham Turner/Guardian … Continue reading
Solar to beat coal, nuclear power within five years: GE
Solar power may be cheaper than electricity generated by fossil fuels and nuclear reactors within three to five years because of innovations, said Mark M. Little, the global research director for General Electric Co. “If we can get solar at … Continue reading
