Some movement in CA on several fronts.  AB 327 has passed the Senate but there is yet to be consensus in the solar industry whether the bill is good or bad…anyone want to fill us in?  Also, several billionaires will tackle climate change with enthusiasm and money, never a bad combo and energy storage seems to be on the path to prosperity, a good sign for solar indeed.

News

• Greentech Media: The Encyclopedia of Solar Securitization, Part 2
• Solar Industry: Groups To Develop Solar Power Projects For Electricity Coops
• EarthTechling: Solar Power For Town Wells A Big Money Saver
• The Ledger: Lakeland Electric Negotiates Solar Power Rate
• Greentech Media: California Senate Votes Yes on Amended AB 327
• SJ Mercury: Despite wave of sales and bankruptcies, ‘thin-film’ still alive
• Bloomberg: Chinese Zombies Emerging After Years of Solar Subsidies

Opinions

• Grist: Can these three billionaire superfriends save the climate?
• Mother Nature: The roof is on fire: Do solar panels hinder firefighters?

Have a great day!

Yann

Two trends from the past few weeks that seem to be getting some traction.  The rooftop fire hazard and Tea Party/Libertarians joining the solar fight.  Let’s see where those stories develop in the coming week.

News

• Solarbuzz: CA Sets Quarterly Record for Solar in Q2’13 as US Adds 976MW
• RE World: Residential PACE Energy Programs Pursue Innovative Approaches
• Greentech Media: 7 Important Cleantech Price Points Worth Remembering
• Ypsilanti Courier: City wants 1,000 solar roofs by 2020
• RE World: Ontario Reveals New FIT Structure
• Think Progress: Wisconsin Libertarians Join Greens In Favor Of Solar
• WBIR: Energy Firms Call on TVA to Open Grid to More Solar
• Reuters: Rooftop Solar Panels Become New Enermy of US Firefighters

Opinions

• New Mexican: Keep solar energy in renewable mix

Have a great day!

Yann

A lot of talk about AB 327 this week in California.  Having seen the ‘sausage made’ in State Capitols, interested to hear what our CA insiders think about the bill and where it stands.  Let me know what impact you think it will have on the market and if you think it will pass.

News

• PV-Tech: US solar capacity to total 50GW by end of 2016, Deutsche Bank
• SolarPowerWorld: Rhone Resch Says Solar Should Seize Its Moment
• Greentech Media: Is Solar About to Get Squeezed or Saved in California?
• Solar Industry: Could U.S. Solar Demand Bring PV Manufacturing Back?
• Bangor Daily: Rooftop solar panels become new enemy of firefighters
• Business Insider: Five Reasons Why US Solar Growth Is Going To Explode
• Forbes: The Importance Of Selling Solar Door To Door

Opinions

• Tor Valenza: How to Market Solar Energy with the Brain’s Mirror Neurons
• Glenna Wiseman: What Women Really Want From A Solar Sale

Have a great day!

Yann