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GTM Research Goes to DC to Testify For Solar Jobs

GTM Research Goes to DC to Testify For Solar Jobs

Staff: September 8, 2011

GTM Research Managing Director Shayle Kann talks sense to Congress about solar as job creator and U.S. trade engine.

Two Bidders for the Solyndra Factory? Huh?

Two Bidders for the Solyndra Factory? Huh?

Eric Wesoff, Michael Kanellos: September 7, 2011

You get land, equipment, intellectual property and a spectacular public relations challenge.

Greentech Media Publishes New Website on US Solar Market

Staff: September 7, 2011

GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association partnership leads to creation of news site to support conference, research reports.

Solyndra’s Loan Guarantee Was 3.4% of the DOE Solar Portfolio

Solyndra’s Loan Guarantee Was 3.4% of the DOE Solar Portfolio

Eric Wesoff: September 7, 2011

It’s a portfolio of loans with a range of risk.

PVNews September: US PV Developer Acquisitions

PVNews September: US PV Developer Acquisitions

Andrew Krulewitz: September 7, 2011

Over $2 billion has been spent in the last five years, but was it worth it?

Guest Post: Solar Value - It’s Interest Rates, Not System Costs

Guest Post: Solar Value - It’s Interest Rates, Not System Costs

Tuan Pham, PowerFin Partners: September 7, 2011

Could higher interest rates make solar projects unfinanceable?

More Reflections on Failed PV Firm Solyndra

More Reflections on Failed PV Firm Solyndra

Eric Wesoff: September 6, 2011

Dysfunctional solar boards full of lawyers and VCs in denial. VC firms at risk. Lawsuits and acrimony.

Greece: Desperately Seeking Solar

Greece: Desperately Seeking Solar

Eric Wesoff: September 6, 2011

The sun-soaked, cash-poor country sees solar as an economic salve.

Amazing Green Building, Questionable BIPV Solar Install

Amazing Green Building, Questionable BIPV Solar Install

Eric Wesoff: September 6, 2011

It’s definitely BIPV, and the goals of the architects behind this building seem pure, but the trees kind of defeat the purpose of actual energy production.

Green Labor Day Jobs News

Green Labor Day Jobs News

Eric Wesoff: September 4, 2011

Green jobs are created by the score every day in Silicon Valley and in the real world as well. Here are some solar and smart grid examples.

DOE Unveils the SunShot PV Program Winners

DOE Unveils the SunShot PV Program Winners

Eric Wesoff: September 2, 2011

Think “Moon Shot” in getting solar to $1 per watt installed. Here’s the big list of recipients from the DOE. 

$1.9 Billion Positive US Solar Trade Balance

$1.9 Billion Positive US Solar Trade Balance

Eric Wesoff: September 2, 2011

“The U.S. solar energy market continues to be a bright spot in an otherwise bleak economy.”

Australia Starting to Get on the Solar Map

Australia Starting to Get on the Solar Map

Eric Wesoff: September 1, 2011

Three big new utility-scale solar projects Down Under totaling more than 400 megawatts  

20.8% of Germany’s Power Came From Renewables This Year

20.8% of Germany’s Power Came From Renewables This Year

Eric Wesoff: September 1, 2011

Stat of the Day, German edition