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Power in the Desert: Ivanpah on the Verge

Power in the Desert: Ivanpah on the Verge

Earthtechling, Pete Danko: May 23, 2013

Awesome or a blight on the desert? See Ivanpah, near completion in the Mojave, in all its glory.

Solar Developer Tioga Energy Winds Down Operations

Solar Developer Tioga Energy Winds Down Operations

Eric Wesoff: May 22, 2013

Tioga Energy joins the List of Deceased Solar Companies.

GlassPoint Brings 7 MW of Enclosed Trough CSP On-Line in Oman

GlassPoint Brings 7 MW of Enclosed Trough CSP On-Line in Oman

Herman K. Trabish: May 22, 2013

A “perfect storm” is setting in that favors solar for enhanced oil recovery.

First Solar Cleared to Resume Construction in Antelope Valley

First Solar Cleared to Resume Construction in Antelope Valley

Herman K. Trabish: May 19, 2013

Concerns about “fugitive dust” and Valley fever keep County vigilant.

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

Minnesota Is a Governor’s Signature Away From 450 MW 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

5 Technologies to Make Government Buildings More Efficient

5 Technologies to Make Government Buildings More Efficient

Stephen Lacey: May 16, 2013

They’ve all survived the “green proving ground.”

Wind and Gas Giant NextEra Goes Solar, Buys Smart Energy Capital

Wind and Gas Giant NextEra Goes Solar, Buys Smart Energy Capital

Eric Wesoff: May 16, 2013

This savvy energy player has decided that now is the time to move into solar.

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.

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.

US Army Rolling Out $7B Renewable Energy Buy

US Army Rolling Out $7B Renewable Energy Buy

Earthtechling, Pete Danko: May 10, 2013

Private money is financing privately developed renewable energy projects, beginning with geothermal, that will power U.S. military installations.