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IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

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The report, “ Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014 ”, concludes that biomass, hydropower, geothermal and onshore wind are all competitive with or cheaper than coal, oil and gas-fired power stations, even without financial support and despite falling oil prices. —Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of IRENA.

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Honda May Develop Plug-In as Obama Alters U.S. Policy (Update2) - Bloomberg.com

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customers $600 a month to lease.Honda hasn’t revealed its production price. Fuel Cells Fuel cells create electricity in a chemical process thatcombines hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapor.California, which requires big automakers to sell some non-polluting vehicles, rates Clarity a “zero-emission vehicle.”

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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A Perfect Storm for Water Counting Calories and Counting Carbon: The Role of. People-Oriented Development Current Status of REDD Financing the Fifth Fuel Peak Phosphorus - Commence Urine Recyling on Space. Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love.

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

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An injection well pumps water into this hot layer where it is turned to steam. There is no pollution to speak of with these plants. The rest of Hawaii’s electricity is generated by burning oil. The rest of Hawaii’s electricity is generated by burning oil. Another 5% comes from wind and 5% from hydro.

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