Lots of respect for GTM, but I can’t agree in widening the tent for more utility involvement in distributed solar. As we gather at Intersolar, ongoing battles across the Country show that utilities will do anything to keep and grow their monopolies. In Arizona the utility will go to any length to buy political representation. Take a look at an impartial view of the situation in Arizona in the AZ Central article to see for yourself.

News

• CleanTechnica: SolarCity and SunRun vs Arizona Department Of Revenue
• AZ Central: Who is it that so badly wants Justin Pierce elected SOS
• GTM: Way to Get Utilities to Embrace Solar and Storage: Let Them Own the Inverter
• Solar Industry: BayWa r.e. Buys Bankrupt Developer Martifer Solar USA
• NY Times: Activist Investor Helps SunEdison Change Course
• GTM: Why We Need a Diverse Solar Workforce, And How We Get There
• Guardian: Solar has won. Even if coal were free to burn, stations couldn’t compete
• NBC: Some Go Solar for Savings, Not the Planet

Opinions

• RE World: US Government Has Big Bucks To Help Jumpstart Renewables

Have a great day!

Yann

Good morning from somewhere over Georgia as I make my cross-country flight to Intersolar. Expect some new and more frequent updates from SWu throughout the week. If you are at Intersolar, make sure to say hello. If you want to make sure I see something in particular, let me know. If you are a Germany soccer fan, like me, then reach out as I will be hosting some loyal fans for a game watch on Tuesday.

News

• Vegas Journal: No significant costs passed along as homeowners install solar
• GTM: Critics Say MA New Solar Bill Would Create an Unfair Exchange
• AZ Central: Retailers turn to solar energy slowly
• Motley Fool: 3 Reasons Why Chinese Solar Stocks Are Still a Buy
• PV-Tech: Top US residential installers tighten grip on market
• Solar Novus: Europe Relinquishes its Role as Solar Market Leader
• Politifact: Sen. Whitehouse says there are more U.S. jobs in solar than coal
• CleanTechnica: Cuts To UK Incentives Could Slash Future Deployment 30%

Opinions

• Crain’s  Business: Renewing solar program would help state

Have a great day!

Yann