What group is more resource efficient than the American Farmer? From hedging feedstock pricing and forward selling production of dairy, meat, nuts, etc, the American Farmer knows how to make their business work every year. If you ever wanted to learn about water management, commodity option pricing and revenue forecasting, just talk to your local farmer. That’s what is so interesting about the amount of solar that is installed on American Farms throughout the Country, especially in Central Valley, California.
Yann
News
1 Gizmodo:
California Farmers Without Water Are Installing Solar Panels Instead
2 Vox:
A solar future isn't just likely — it's inevitable
3 Bloomberg:
Los Angeles Power Prices at Record April Low on Trapped Solar
4 Renew Economy:
Renewables at ‘pinch point’ as hard economics trumps green idealism
5 Solar Industry:
NREL Says Shared Solar Represents A Potential 11 GW Market Through 2020
6 Utility Dive:
Utility buy-in fuels a boom in Colorado community solar
7 American Spectator:
SOLAR AMENDMENT GOES TO COURT
8 The Guardian:
UK installed more solar power than any other European country in 2014
Opinions:
9 PV-Magazine:
EU Prosun blasts EPIA, plans new steps in PV trade dispute
Have a great day!
Yann
Some of the most intriguing articles about solar come from the Wall Street trading community. Interestingly enough, there are always serious distinctions that make things appear differently than they actually are. From the S-1 filing, Vivint Solar used their position as the #2 residential installer in the US. With the reactionary environment of Wall Street, I will be interested to see how the trading community takes the SunRun addition to the public markets. #2 installer may not be what Wall Street understands it to be
Yann
News
1 Seeking Alpha:
Vivint Solar And The Coming Onslaught Of New Entrants
2 News & Observer:
Report - Many factors contribute to NC’s solar renaissance
3 Forbes:
Goldman Bets On Returns From China Solar Power; Partner's Shares Climb 16%
4 PV-Magazine:
EPIA calls for free solar market
5 Breaking Energy:
Energy Quote of the Day - ‘Solar Has Come of Age in Japan’
6 Bloomberg:
China’s Checks on Solar Quality Could Spur More Consolidation
7 Utility Dive:
Michigan Dems file bills to double renewable energy, efficiency standards
8 24/7 Wall Street:
More Declines in Solar, Alt Energy Short Interest
Opinions:
9 Huffington Post:
Household Solar Is Becoming the New Normal -- and That Makes Some Utilities Uncomfortable
Have a great day!
Yann
Every now and then, the tax credit attacks go after the valuations of solar assets. Surely, the most reviewed tax credit available, the solar ITC may also hold the distinguished place as the only tax credit that has become more cost-effective for the taxpayer over time. Appraisals today take into account many estimates of valuation and investors take the most conservative basis in most cases. I’d love to see oil and gas tax credit forms and compare them to solar just to see how lobbying affects not only policy but implementation as well.
Yann
News
1 Seeking Alpha:
The Impact Of California PUC Proposal On Solar Deployment In California
2 Grist:
Who should profit from solar energy?
3 Fortune:
Solar power will soon make it possible to fly planes continuously—but is that a good thing?
4 PV-Magazine:
German official - Bids for ground-mounted installations at 9-10 eurocents
5 RE World:
Egypt’s Renewable FIT Program Gains Traction
6 Huffington Post:
Hawaii Wants To Be The First State To Run Completely On Renewable Energy
7 Solar Power World:
Is standardized solar permitting the next industry breakthrough?
8 Oregonian:
Price Check - Why SolarCity's university solar projects cost Oregon taxpayers $12 million
Opinions:
9 AZ Central:
Solar changes don't need a rate case
Have a great day!
Yann
These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
News
1 SolarWakeup:
Breaking Down The Top Data from GTM Solar Summit 2015
2 Greentech Media:
5 Numbers That Will Shape the Future of US Solar in 2015 and 2016
3 PV-Magazine:
SEIA rejects call for ITC phase down
4 SF Chronicle:
New California proposal - Use less electricity, pay more
5 Slash Gear:
Save your solar power - Tesla to announce home batteries on April 30
6 Breitbart:
Solar Panels Start Fire at Green Party-Run Town Hall
7 Seeking Alpha:
The Massive Growth Potential Of The Solar PV Industry
8 Scientific American:
The Age of Wind and Solar Is Closer Than You Think
9 Quartz:
Solar power will soon be as cheap as coal
10 Energy Collective:
2015 State of Solar Financing, Part 2 - Solar Securitization
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
