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Mainstream Media Discovers Solar Power and Moore’s Law

Mainstream Media Discovers Solar Power and Moore’s Law

Eric Wesoff: November 8, 2011

It’s a bit late and a bit inaccurate, but they’re speaking positively about solar, in any case.

Solar Job Watch at SunPower, First Solar, ECD, and SunWize

Solar Job Watch at SunPower, First Solar, ECD, and SunWize

Eric Wesoff: November 7, 2011

CEO shifts, layoffs, and reorganizations. Expect more of this to come in the solar sector.

Obama, Suntech, and SolarWorld on the Solar Trade Rift

Obama, Suntech, and SolarWorld on the Solar Trade Rift

Eric Wesoff, : November 6, 2011

Obama: “We have seen a lot of questionable competitive practices coming out of China when it comes to the clean energy space.”

First Solar, SunPower Reveal Less-Than-Sunny Q3 Results

First Solar, SunPower Reveal Less-Than-Sunny Q3 Results

Eric Wesoff: November 3, 2011

Both firms lower revenue guidance. SunPower makes personnel changes. First Solar had GM of 37.7% for the quarter, Sun Power expects GM of 9% to 11% for the whole of 2011.

A Tale of Two Markets: How National and State Incentives Are Spurring Solar in India

A Tale of Two Markets: How National and State Incentives Are Spurring Solar in India

STAFF: November 3, 2011

GTM Research and Bridge to India examine India’s National Solar Mission and the state of Gujarat’s Solar Policy.

Solyndra Executive Bonuses Kept Coming in 2011

Solyndra Executive Bonuses Kept Coming in 2011

Eric Wesoff: November 2, 2011

A new reason for outrage at Solyndra: executive bonuses. Aren’t employees at Silicon Valley startups supposed to scrimp and economize?

Why Don’t We Do It in the Road? (Solar, That Is)

Why Don’t We Do It in the Road? (Solar, That Is)

Eric Wesoff: November 2, 2011

Constructing solar arrays along highways seems like such a logical idea—but the devil is in the details.

First-of-Its-Kind Community Solar Project

First-of-Its-Kind Community Solar Project

Simona Drevensek: November 2, 2011

A new way to unleash solar power at the community level

Arizona Public Services’ AZ Sun Program

Arizona Public Services’ AZ Sun Program

Carolyn Campbell: November 2, 2011

34 MW toward Arizona Public Service’s utility-owned generation program are now online.

Guest Post: Sequoia Capital’s Warren Hogarth on Greentech Startups

Guest Post: Sequoia Capital’s Warren Hogarth on Greentech Startups

Warren Hogarth: November 1, 2011

To build a sustainable energy industry, start with sustainable startups. 

Q2 2011: CPV’s Most Successful Quarter Yet

Q2 2011: CPV’s Most Successful Quarter Yet

Carolyn Campbell, Carolyn Campbell: November 1, 2011

9 MW installed; 57 MW of concentrating solar expected by year’s end

Can First Solar Play Nice With the Locals?

Can First Solar Play Nice With the Locals?

Herman K. Trabish: October 28, 2011

If this is First Solar being a good neighbor, renewables are in trouble.

Solar Project Solutions’ 20 MW Atwell Island Solar Farm

Solar Project Solutions’ 20 MW Atwell Island Solar Farm

Carolyn Campbell: October 28, 2011

A joint venture between Samsung and Enco brings solar to Tulare County.

Counterpoint: China’s PV Firms Respond to Solar Trade Claims

Counterpoint: China’s PV Firms Respond to Solar Trade Claims

Eric Wesoff: October 27, 2011

The official responses of Suntech, Trina, Yingli, and Jinko Solar—and some not-so-official counterpoints