Who Reigns Supreme in Residential Solar?

Who Reigns Supreme in Residential Solar?

Andrew Krulewitz: January 27, 2012

SolarCity’s aggressive consumer marketing and expansion into new markets puts it firmly at the head of the pack.

Astronergy on the Complexities of the U.S. Solar Market

Astronergy on the Complexities of the U.S. Solar Market

Zach Gottlieb: January 27, 2012
First Solar on the Future of Photovoltaics: Part 1

First Solar on the Future of Photovoltaics: Part 1

Eric Wesoff: January 27, 2012

In order to thrive, First Solar must deploy 65 GW of photovoltaic panels over the next decade.

High-Speed Test Drive of Tesla Model S

High-Speed Test Drive of Tesla Model S

Eric Wesoff: January 27, 2012

Wherein your humble narrator test-drives the new Tesla Sedan against the EV company’s wishes.

Guest Post: Fuel Cells on the LEEDing Edge

Guest Post: Fuel Cells on the LEEDing Edge

Mike Upp: January 27, 2012

Fuel cells have been around since the invention of the first bicycle. Now, the training wheels are off—and businesses are saving money and applying to earn LEED credits with fuel cells.

Entergy Tests AMI Voltage Optimization

Entergy Tests AMI Voltage Optimization

Katherine Tweed: January 27, 2012

What else can the smart meters do?

Wind Finishes 2011 Big, Sort Of

Wind Finishes 2011 Big, Sort Of

Herman K. Trabish: January 27, 2012

Everybody is hustling to build before the December 2012 cliff edge.

Glen Canyon Promises the $25 Smart Meter

Glen Canyon Promises the $25 Smart Meter

Jeff St. John: January 26, 2012

The just-unstealthed startup says it has landed a 1.5-million-unit order from China for its super-cheap smart meters.

DistribuTECH Smart Grid Show Wrap-Up

DistribuTECH Smart Grid Show Wrap-Up

Eric Wesoff: January 26, 2012

A roundup of this week’s reporting from the big San Antonio smart grid event

Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holding Forms Renewables Unit

Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holding Forms Renewables Unit

Herman K. Trabish: January 26, 2012

“This is a vote for renewable energy, not a bet,” says MidAmerican VP.

FLISR: When an Hour-Long Outage Lasts Two Minutes

FLISR: When an Hour-Long Outage Lasts Two Minutes

Katherine Tweed: January 26, 2012

It’s like insurance for the grid, but could also be an up-sell for customers.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Aims at 33 Percent Renewables by 2020

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Aims at 33 Percent Renewables by 2020

Herman K. Trabish: January 26, 2012

It’s “the most exciting time to be in electricity since Edison invented the light bulb,” according to the DWP boss.

Polysilicon Prices Hit Record Low in 2011; Will Head Even Lower, Enabling $0.70/W PV in 2012

Polysilicon Prices Hit Record Low in 2011; Will Head Even Lower, Enabling $0.70/W PV in 2012

STAFF: January 25, 2012

GTM Research publishes new report on polysilicon market, examining the epic price declines of 2011, the effect on the larger PV supply chain and the future of the market.

And the Smart Grid Winner Is…

And the Smart Grid Winner Is…

Katherine Tweed: January 25, 2012

DistribuTECH announces Smart Grid Project winners.