We are entering the weeks of Christmas and New Years. A full two weeks this year where nobody quite knows who is working and who is not. One thing is sure, reporters are writing less so SolarWakeup will enter a period of sporadic publication. If there are enough stories, I will get them to you, if things are slow, then I may skip a day. I hope you will enjoy this time off and get your 2016 planning in place. If you are like me, you are deep in business plan readjustment phase as we look into 2017 and beyond for plenty of growth. One thing is sure, stories like the one from Nevada will become hopefully not become a trend in 2016.
Opinion
News
1 Bloomberg:
Buffett's Utility Wins as Sun Sets on Nevada Home Solar Subsidy
2 Las Vegas Review Journal:
PUC official opposes rooftop-solar change sought by NV Energy
3 Slate:
The Solar Industry’s Christmas Miracle
4 Renewable Energy World:
Obama Vetoes Resolutions Seeking to Block Climate Change Rules
5 Rocky Mountain Institute:
The Paris Agreement - 10 Key Takeaways for the Global
7 Renew Economy:
Ten big trends in solar, wind and storage to watch out for in 2016
8 PV-Magazine:
Australia reaches 4.59 GW of small-scale solar PV
9 Washington Post:
McAuliffe sets solar energy goal for Va. government
Opinions:
10 Miami Herald:
Sun setting on solar power campaign amid financial dispute
Have a great day!
Yann
As we enter the winter/holiday/christmas break, let’s take some time to reflect on why we do what we do. Foremost, we all think that solar is an industry where we can grow and take care of our families. Second, we have the opportunity to improve the planet for future generations by powering the planet with clean solar energy. A sustainable market is one where companies invest in their people and hope to attract new ones. One such was is the trend of holiday videos. I know of two this year that came from solar. The Conergy Corporate Holiday Video and SolarEdge Holiday Video
Opinion
News
1 Las Vegas Sun:
State PUC chairman not a fan of solar energy
2 Greentech Media:
Congress Passes Tax Credits for Solar and Wind - ‘Sausage-Making at Its Most Intense’
3 CleanTechnica:
Boom Times Ahead For US Clean Power, Thanks To Oil Lobby
4 Think Progress:
The Surprising Winner Of Congress’ Budget Deal
5 Renew Economy:
UBS - Paris deal means most coal generation has to go
6 New York Times:
To Achieve Paris Climate Goals, U.S. Will Need New Laws
7 The Guardian:
Dark Christmas ahead for nearly 1,000 axed staff of solar panel company
8 Bloomberg:
How an Australian Mining Town Became a Solar Power Trailblazer
Opinions:
9 Renewable Energy World:
ITC Extension Levels the Playing Field
Have a great day!
Yann
These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
News
1 PV-Magazine:
Solar ITC extension approved in the U.S. Senate
2 Greentech Media:
Pelosi Questions Support for Deal to Extend Renewable Energy Tax Credits
3 New York Times:
Congress Inches Toward Completed Spending Bill
4 Bloomberg:
Solar, Wind Shares Jump as U.S. Nears Deal on Tax Credits
5 Tech Insider:
Elon Musk just made a very important point about solar energy
6 Greentech Media:
How the Paris Climate Agreement Could Impact the Global Solar Market
7 Bloomberg:
What Just Happened in Solar Is a Bigger Deal Than Oil Exports
8 The Hill:
Spending deal to lift oil export ban
9 Renew Economy:
How rooftop solar is causing big falls in peak demand
10 Bloomberg:
Big Oil, Make Way for Big Solar. The Winners and Losers in Paris
The Top 10 is ranked by the number of SolarWakeup.com readers that clicked on the news article during the previous week. It is the poll of the most relevant solar news of the week as judged by your colleagues and competitors.
Have a great day!
Yann
It’s not done until it’s done. And it’s not done. You have to take your time today to make crucial calls to Congress and write your legislators to vote yes on the omnibus bill. I’ve pushed for this for almost two years and we can’t stop now. Our SolarWakeup community helped bring the solar industry together, made the calls and had an impact. Let’s push it over the edge and get this vote through Congress and to the President’s desk. Send this link to your colleagues and have them do the same.
Opinion
News
1 Greentech Media:
Pelosi Questions Support for Deal to Extend Renewable Energy Tax Credits
2 Washington Post:
The budget bill will unleash wind and solar. Here’s what that means for the climate
3 PV-Tech:
Trina Solar splits downstream project business, CEO’s brother takes charge of China segment
4 Energy Collective:
Will Data Unlock Billions in Solar Investment for the Poor?
5 PV-Magazine:
Yingli announces 1/10 reverse stock split
6 EDF:
Tech Innovation in the Energy Utility Space
7 Renewable Energy World:
What Yieldco Managers Are Saying About The Market Meltdown
8 Bloomberg:
What Just Happened in Solar Is a Bigger Deal Than Oil Exports
Opinions:
9 Solar Industry:
ITC Extension Means The Sun Won't Set On America's Solar Industry
Have a great day!
Yann
