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Utilities’ Honest Assessment of Solar in the Electricity Supply

Utilities’ Honest Assessment of Solar in the Electricity Supply

Herman K. Trabish: May 7, 2012

“If we fast-forward to this conference five years from now, half of the agenda is going to be storage.”

First Solar Q1 Earnings: Posts Second-Ever Loss, New CEO, New Plan

First Solar Q1 Earnings: Posts Second-Ever Loss, New CEO, New Plan

Eric Wesoff: May 4, 2012

New plan is emerging markets, emerging markets, emerging markets

Morgan Stanley Brings $300 Million to Residential Solar Leasing

Morgan Stanley Brings $300 Million to Residential Solar Leasing

Herman K. Trabish: May 3, 2012

The Wall Street giant will partner with Clean Power Finance to face SolarCity, SunRun, and the rest of the gang.

Breaking News: First Solar Gets New CEO, New CTO

Breaking News: First Solar Gets New CEO, New CTO

Eric Wesoff: May 3, 2012

James Hughes, the Chief Commercial Officer, is now CEO. Interim CEO and founder Mike Ahearn continues as Chairman.

Update: Tom Doyle of NRG: Reasons to Be Cheerful in Solar in 2012

Update: Tom Doyle of NRG: Reasons to Be Cheerful in Solar in 2012

Eric Wesoff: May 3, 2012

“We are changing the energy industry—and we’re changing the world.” (Updated with news from NRG Q1 earnings report)

Solar’s Net Metering Under Attack

Solar’s Net Metering Under Attack

Herman K. Trabish: May 3, 2012

Utilities complain of losing money when solar owners’ meters are spinning backwards.

Guest Post: UK Solar Feed-In Tariffs—Debunking the Myths

Guest Post: UK Solar Feed-In Tariffs—Debunking the Myths

Dane Cross: May 3, 2012

A perspective piece which asserts that passing solar costs on to non-solar customers is “right” and an incentive to go solar

Solar Tariff Debate: Rule of Law or Open Competition?

Solar Tariff Debate: Rule of Law or Open Competition?

Herman K. Trabish: May 2, 2012

Blame the Chinese—but at least they are supporting their solar industry.

Is the SolarCity IPO Just What the Greentech Doctor Ordered?

Is the SolarCity IPO Just What the Greentech Doctor Ordered?

Eric Wesoff: May 2, 2012

Or are there skeletons in SolarCity’s IPO closet?

Guest Post: Will Banks Win Best Actor in a Leading Role for Solar in 2012?

Guest Post: Will Banks Win Best Actor in a Leading Role for Solar in 2012?

Michael Johnson: May 2, 2012

From this point forward, every solar project will go through a tax equity investor and, most likely, that investor will be a bank.

The Numbers Behind Tesla and SolarCity’s Home Energy Storage Play

The Numbers Behind Tesla and SolarCity’s Home Energy Storage Play

Jeff St. John: May 1, 2012

IDC Energy Insights breaks out how Tesla and SolarCity’s play for residential solar battery backup systems may play out in California and other states.

Arizona’s Solar Market Could be Incentive-Free Next Year and Still Thrive

Arizona’s Solar Market Could be Incentive-Free Next Year and Still Thrive

Herman K. Trabish: May 1, 2012

Utilities and the industry are testing technologies and building at record speeds toward maturity.

Slide Show: Is Thin-Film Solar Dead?

Slide Show: Is Thin-Film Solar Dead?

Eric Wesoff, MJ Shiao: April 27, 2012

Well, not dead, but in dire need of a transfusion, as per the GTM Research thin film report. Plus, a few words on First Solar.

Update: April Greentech IPOs Disappoint; Only Enphase Makes It Through

Update: April Greentech IPOs Disappoint; Only Enphase Makes It Through

Eric Wesoff: April 27, 2012

Enerkem joins Luca and BrightSource in pulling its IPO.

The Biggest Little Town in Solar

The Biggest Little Town in Solar

Herman K. Trabish: April 26, 2012

It takes a village to cut through the red tape and streamline solar permitting.