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The project would divert water from Waimea River over the course of a 65-year lease. The two hydropower plants were in effect during Kauaʻi's plantation era, but have been abandoned for the last 20 years.
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2022 has been another year of growth for renewable energy in Hawaiʻi. But for much of the world, it's been another year of growth for fossil fuels. In the Asia Pacific, that means a record-breaking year for coal. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.
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Hawaiian Electric is looking to bring more firm renewable power on the grid in the next decade. But what does firm generation mean? Can solar plus storage be firm? HPR's Savannah Harriman-Pote takes that question to HECO.
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Oʻahu’s 30-year relationship with coal came to a close Thursday, leaving questions about what comes next. But this isn't the first time Hawaiʻi has navigated a difficult energy transition. HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote has more.
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Of the nine utility-scale solar and storage projects on O’ahu that have power purchase agreements with Hawaiian Electric, two are on track with their timelines. Supply chain delays have plagued the majority of these projects in Hawai'i. Does domestic manufacturing of solar hardware offer the answer? HPR’s Savannah Harriman-Pote checks in on the state of utility-scale solar.
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The Conversation checked in on the state of Hawaiʻi's many large-scale solar projects. Seven of the nine solar and storage projects in development on Oʻahu that have power purchase agreements with Hawaiian Electric are behind on their timelines.
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Supporters of the Marcos family hold a victory rally; State senator supports green energy options; A grassroots initiative promotes environmental stewardship; Local company invests in Hawaiʻi's economy; Filipino Lola makes a splash in the Marvel Universe
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Honua Ola's president discusses what the energy company's options are now that the Public Utilities Commission denied approval of a power purchasing agreement; A state Senator talks about a recent visit to the Navy's Red Hill well to get an update on the system flushing and water conservation efforts; A local photographer shares more about his latest book on photography; The captain of the crew featured in "Deadliest Catch: Bloodline" chats about lessons learned while fishing off Hawaiʻi Island
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The state has set a goal to power our islands with 100% renewable energy by 2045. So how can we pick up the pace in transitioning our energy economy? Leah Stokes, professor at UC Santa Barbara and an expert on the policy and politics of energy transformation, spoke with The Conversation about whether or not Hawai‘i can meet its goals.
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Honolulu is the best U.S. city for solar energy. That’s according to a new report highlighting the adoption of PV systems in the country.