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Will the Electricity Grid Become Optional?
A new RMI report identifies when and where solar-plus-battery systems could enable affordable customer defection from utilities.
Renewables Power a Rural German Village
A small town in the corner of rural eastern Germany, 40 miles south of Berlin, may be one of the best examples of decentralized self-sufficiency.
A High-Renewables Tomorrow, Today: El Hierro, Canary Islands
Many islands are blessed with large amounts of sun, wind, and water, making renewable energy a promising solution. One small island off the coast of Africa has embraced these resources, most notably through an innovative hybrid hydro-wind system.
The Evolution of Utility-Offered “Organic” Electricity
Just as with organic supermarket produce, green power programs remain a niche market, though green power is increasingly making inroads to mainstream markets.
Let’s Celebrate, Not Lament, Renewables’ Disruption of Electric Utilities
Renewables are making headway in Europe and bringing a low-carbon electricity system to the forefront. Renewables were 69 percent of new capacity added in 2012…