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We Owe Our Veterans a Renewable Energy Way of Life

We Owe Our Veterans a Renewable Energy Way of Life

Nat Kreamer: May 17, 2013

There is nothing like a natural resource war to give you religion about renewable energy.

Minnesota Is a Governor’s Signature Away from 450MW of Solar

Minnesota Is a Governor’s Signature Away from 450MW of Solar

Annie Lappé, Erin Ruccolo, Justin Fay: May 17, 2013

Move over lakes and gophers, Minnesota is going solar.

The Advantages of Developing Solar on Brownfields

The Advantages of Developing Solar on Brownfields

Patrick Donnelly-Shores: May 17, 2013

California and other western states can learn from New Jersey’s solar brownfield experience.

Army, Navy and Air Force on Track to Reach 3 GW of Solar by 2025

Army, Navy and Air Force on Track to Reach 3 GW of Solar by 2025

Herman K. Trabish: May 17, 2013

From the battlefield to stateside bases, the U.S. military has proven that solar is reliable.

SolarCity Raises $500M From Goldman Sachs to Finance Solar Roofs

SolarCity Raises $500M From Goldman Sachs to Finance Solar Roofs

Eric Wesoff: May 16, 2013

Looking to include customers with lower credit scores

3 Reasons PG&E Is Reaching Its California Solar Initiative Targets

3 Reasons PG&E Is Reaching Its California Solar Initiative Targets

Glenn Harris: May 15, 2013

And they’re all factors outside of the CSI, according to SunCentric CEO Glenn Harris.

Why Solaria’s Approach to Solar in China Might Work

Why Solaria’s Approach to Solar in China Might Work

Herman K. Trabish: May 15, 2013

Low-concentration PV on single-axis trackers partnered with Chinese developers and state-owned entities

Solar Mandate Embraced by a Second California City

Solar Mandate Embraced by a Second California City

Earthtechling, Pete Danko: May 14, 2013

Sebastopol, in Sonoma County, Calif., joins Lancaster in backing a solar mandate for new construction, with an ordinance that is much stronger.

Capping Solar-Friendly Rates Can Ruin PV Project Economics

Capping Solar-Friendly Rates Can Ruin PV Project Economics

Carolyn Campbell: May 14, 2013

Solar is particularly susceptible to rate design as the industry begins its transition to a post-subsidy reality.

The True Value of Arizona Solar, By the Numbers

The True Value of Arizona Solar, By the Numbers

Herman K. Trabish: May 14, 2013

Every dollar invested by APS in its net metering program earns it $1.54, according to a new analysis.

SolarCity Q1: 46MW Deployed; Revenue, Margin, Losses Increase

SolarCity Q1: 46MW Deployed; Revenue, Margin, Losses Increase

Eric Wesoff: May 13, 2013

SolarCity hits daily generation record of 1.7 gigawatt-hours in April.

San Antonio’s CPS Backs Off Solar Net Metering Power Grab

San Antonio’s CPS Backs Off Solar Net Metering Power Grab

Eric Wesoff: May 9, 2013

How much is solar power worth?

Solar Electronics Roundup: Enphase, SolarEdge, and Tigo

Solar Electronics Roundup: Enphase, SolarEdge, and Tigo

Eric Wesoff: May 9, 2013

Module-level electronics in the news

Solar Summit Summary 2013: Fireworks Amongst Friends in Phoenix

Solar Summit Summary 2013: Fireworks Amongst Friends in Phoenix

Eric Wesoff: May 9, 2013

Some videos and articles that might give you a flavor of this great and still growing annual event from GTM Research. We hope to see you in-person next year.

EU to Hit 100+ China Solar Panel Makers With Anti-Dumping Tariffs

EU to Hit 100+ China Solar Panel Makers With Anti-Dumping Tariffs

Herman K. Trabish: May 9, 2013

An import charge of 37.2% to 67.9% will fuel the fire of the solar trade war.