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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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New concerns bring fresh hope for renewable energy

A decade ago, renewable energy was viewed as an unwelcome offspring of fossil fuels, but the recent establishment of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) indicates that governments worldwide are taking “renewables” seriously. With mounting concerns about climate change and … Continue reading

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China doesn’t have the network to cope with renewable energy

Here’s a statistic that probably keeps China’s leaders up at night: last year, China became more dependent on imported oil than the United States. Workers rest near solar panels on the rooftop of the Nanjing South Railway Station, China Photo: … Continue reading

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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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