Renewable energy stories - Page 15
Electric cars and clean energy, the big steps we need to take to reach a carbon-free NZ
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Productivity Commission's report urges a transformative leap towards electric cars and clean energy for New Zealand's zero-carbon goal.
Gisborne is the unlikely New Zealand town embracing emerging technologies
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Gisborne gears up for a green future as it welcomes the groundbreaking Electric Village, a hub for cutting-edge energy tech.
Avert the dark cloud looming over our future: The Kiwi campaign to legitimise clean energy
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Fourteen leading NZ aid agencies launch a campaign demanding political action to reduce carbon emissions to zero...
80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...
Greenpeace calls for a solar revolution as New Zealand emissions skyrocket
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Amid rising NZ emissions, Greenpeace urges a pivot to solar energy as reliance on fossil fuels spikes in response to hydroelectric shortfalls.
Wellington innovation challenge pushes Kiwis to solve NZ’s carbon crisis
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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The Low Carbon Challenge has officially launched in Wellington, the challenge will support six teams to grow their low carbon projects...
Need for green: Kiwis demand rapid uptake of clean energy
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Generation Zero calls on New Zealand's next Parliament to make the country a global leader in carbon reduction efforts.
The government steps up: New Zealand emissions targets may become legally binding
Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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Green Party backs call for new climate law to tackle pollution in New Zealand. Emissions targets would be legally binding.
New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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New Zealand’s renewable energy expertise is in worldwide demand as our development programme continues to help Pacific Island nations...
New Zealand plans to power remote Pacific communities with renewable technology
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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A coalition of NZ based clean energy companies have decided to tackle the power insecurity that many remote Pacific communities face...
Green Party comes out guns blazing, promising a carbon neutral NZ
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...
NZ energy innovation bill speeds through its third reading in parliament
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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New Zealand introduces new measures to boost electric vehicles and energy efficiency, with changes to legislation and incentives for EV uptake.
Greenpeace calls for an overhaul of the New Zealand electricity industry
Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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Greenpeace calls for overhaul of electricity industry after Solarcity's complaint against solar tax is dismissed in court.
New Zealand parliament reviews energy plans for a cleaner NZ
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Judith Collins releases NZ's energy efficiency strategy, calling for actions to maximize clean, renewable energy.
Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Solarcity's solar tax battle falters as High Court denies their plea, affecting 45,000 Kiwis and NZ's renewable energy prospects.
Google data centers: 100% renewable is just the beginning
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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That’s bigger than many large utilities and more than twice as much as the 1.21 gigawatts it took to send Marty McFly back in time.
Rising demand for data centers strikes growth for power system market in APAC
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Surging smartphone use and data centres in APAC to drive nearly 5% annual growth in global DC power system market by 2021, Technavio reports.
Change is in the air: Digital Realty to power data centers with wind
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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Digital Realty Trust agreed to buy enough wind power to offset all of the energy spent in its colocation and interconnection facilities in the U.S.
HP goes green; moves towards 100% renewable energy
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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HP has upped its commitment to being green, with plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity in its global operations - with 40% by 2020.
Fully electric, highly sought after: Tesla Model 3 comes to NZ
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Tesla Model 3 electrifies NZ market, joining Mighty River Power's green fleet in nationwide sustainability drive.