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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. Report highlights include: Cape Wind’s troubles.

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India, US working on tech to process critical minerals – ET Auto

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Following the fourth MSP Principals’ Meeting in London in October, the first for India as a member nation, New Delhi has identified four blocks in Africa and South America that hold special interest for the country’s needs.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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This "human resource advantage" is "the most important part" of BYDs strategy, Wang says. His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. Electric cars will be one answer. More Survey: 84% won’t upgrade to Windows.

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