I am not sure that I agree with Tom Kimbis of SEIA about the association's top priority. The association should at its core focus on protecting and then expanding the market. Especially solar, which is under continuous attack by utilities and the allies, needs to have an association that stands firm on its advocacy. In other words, be unapologetically pro-solar. Let’s see where SEIA goes from here as it searches for its meaning and a new leader. In other news, catch the great podcasts in the Intersolar SolarWakeup Live coverage
Opinion
News
1 SolarWakeup:
SolarWakeup Live at Intersolar
2 PV-Magazine:
InterSolar NA Boosts Footprint in SF
3 CleanTechnica:
Commercial Energy Storage Economics Growing In Popularity In United States
4 PV-Tech:
SunShot Initiative’s ‘Orange Button’ programme kicks off in San Francisco
5 Huffington Post:
Consumer Protection is Solar's Top Priority
6 Think Progress:
The Republican Party’s Platform Says Coal Is ‘Clean’ Energy
7 EDF:
3 Sure Signs of Texas’ Emerging Solar Market
8 Utility Dive:
PG&E, SolarCity partner for solar+storage, grid services pilot
Opinions:
9 Forbes:
Solar Forecast for China and India - Strong, But Challenging
Have a great day!
Yann
First full day of Intersolar here in San Francisco. A decent crowd, bigger than I thought would show so great job to the hosts. I have not had the chance to walk the floor yet so wait one more day to get my take on that. The mood is optimistic and upbeat about our sector even with some of the market headwinds we have been discussing. A surprise for you, SolarWakeup special correspondent and media consultant, Frank Andorka interviewed a few folks on the floor. Listen to the Podcasts here and here. They are quick and have a nice perspective.
Opinion
News
1 PV Magazine:
Intersolar North America Day 1 - Solar Goes to War
2 Renewable Energy World:
Massachusetts Community Solar Industry at Risk Due to Regulatory Changes
3 Think progress:
The Republican Party’s Platform Says Coal Is ‘Clean’ Energy
4 Greenbiz:
How affordable solar energy is transforming lives in India
5 Fortune:
Donald Trump Disagrees With the Rest of the World's Leaders on One Key Issue
6 Solar Industry:
Location Matters - California Regulators Investigate More Granular Solar Benefits
7 Utility Dive:
Greens sue PJM, saying new capacity rules disadvantage renewables, demand response
8 WRAL:
Hawaii's popular rooftop solar incentives winding down
Opinions:
9 CleanTechnica:
Subsidies Done Right — California Solar Initiative’s Success
Have a great day!
Yann
Money flows in and money wants out. There is an interesting aspect of our business when people are trying to figure out the value of the money that went into the company that they invested in. There are some apparent ripples in our sector that could be but hopefully are not canaries in the coal mine. If you are a hedge fund or private equity firm, how are you looking at the value of the investment you made? At Intersolar this week, there will be many announcement about the investments that they were able to draw into their company, solar and storage alike.
Opinion
News
1 Fortune:
Money Flows Into Batteries For Buildings, Power Grid
2 Bloomberg:
The Government Should Get Out of the Coal Business
3 Renewable Energy World:
Utility Renewables Rise, But Fail To Lift All Boats - State Policies Play A Big Role
4 Energy Collective:
Solar to Wreck Economics of Existing Power Markets
5 PV-Tech:
Brussels warns Beijing on repeated MIP breaches
6 Renew Economy:
Macquarie invests $200m in major US battery storage rollout
7 Utility Dive:
California PUC directs SDG&E to buy more renewables despite RPS compliance
8 New York Times:
Future of Natural Gas Hinges on Stanching Methane Leaks
Opinions:
9 CleanTechnica:
The eBay Of Secondhand Solar Components Coming To US
Have a great day!
Yann
I am on the flight to San Francisco for Intersolar North America. If you looked in advance, you will see a lot more storage at the show this year than previously. Storage is kicking off its market this year, lots of capital coming in and partnerships being announced. I can only hope that storage will springboard off the solar market position and not make many of the same mistakes we did. If you are a storage CEO, do you have your financing strategy? Your consumer offering? Are you focused? Let’s see how it is presented and I hope to see many of you there. Make sure to tell your friends and colleagues that they should subscribe as well by forward this email to your entire office.
Opinion
News
1 Renew Economy:
Energy incumbents fight changes that could accelerate battery storage
2 Bloomberg:
Faster Rooftop Solar Growth to Cut Demand From Biggest U.S. Grid
3 Utility Dive:
MIT study sees a 'window of opportunity,' for storage
4 Renewable Energy World:
Corporations Are the New Drivers for Renewable Energy Growth
5 PV-Tech:
Total extends and reduces credit facility with SunPower
6 Forbes:
First Solar Makes The Right Move By Abandoning Its Bet On Silicon Panels
7 Solar Industry:
Rhode Island Gov. Signs Package Of Renewable Energy Bills
8 CleanTechnica:
Consumer Reports - Now Is Time To Go Solar!
Opinions:
9 GreenBiz:
Argentina’s renewables reboot - The good, the bad and the unknown
Have a great day!
Yann
