The yin and yang of solar related messages in our highlighted headlines is intriguing and points to the industry’s growing clout. “We couldn’t figure out why not to do it.” “It’s a no brainer.” Consumer voices heard in mainstream media are mirrored by financial recommendations for buying into the solar sector. Swinging to a perceived dark side of the solar value proposition is angst about glare from California’s Ivanpah installation causing problems with area flights and leasing contracts stymieing home sales. We as an industry are not on the sidelines of energy generation any longer. We are in the proverbial “ring.” As Ucilia Wang reports in Forbes, it’s a bullish outlook for the U.S. solar market. With the limelight of becoming a major player, we also shoulder the insults and incoming tomatoes. Let’s make sauce.

–Glenna Wiseman in for Yann Brandt

News

• Sentinel & Enterprise News: More and more basking in benefits of solar
• Brietbart: Report: Glare from Solar Power Plant Endangering Flights over California
• NPR: Leased Solar Panels Can Cast A Shadow Over A Home’s Value

Opinions

• Motley Fool: Apple Supply Cuts Are Killing GT Advanced, but Solar Potential Makes It a Long-Term Buy
• Forbes: Why Now Is A Good Time To Invest In Solar Manufacturing and Marketing In The U.S. 

Education

• Renewable Energy World: The Quick Guide To A Green Stock Portfolio
• SolarNovus: Building-Integrated PV Markets to Top $6 Billion in 2017
• Solar Power World: White Paper: Foundation Selection For Ground Mounted PV Solar Systems
• WBIR Tennessee: Free exhibit teaches about solar energy

Have a great day!