These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
News
1 Forbes:
How Fast And How Deep Will Utilities Venture Into The Solar Energy Craze?
2 ABC:
New Concept in Solar Energy Poised to Catch on Across US
3 Washington Post:
Utilities wage campaign against rooftop solar
4 Scientific American:
Solar Power Faces Uncertain Future in the U.S.
5 Grist:
New York’s new solar plan sets a high bar
6 RE World:
Solar Industry Must Support ITC Extension or Face Potentially Dire Consequences
7 Wall Street 24/:
Why First Solar and SunPower Had to Form 8point3
8 Renew Economy:
Developers to use storage to keep new housing estates off grid
9 Greentech Media:
A Comprehensive Guide to Rebates and Tax Credits Under the California Solar Initiative
10 NPR:
Tension From Utility Companies Casts A Shadow On Rooftop Solar Industry
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
We all know that solar is getting cheaper, but how cheap is it really getting. We’ve heard about the sub 6 cent PPAs in Texas and California so what does it take to get that done. Many of these projects have single axis trackers and the norm was 1000V setups. Is there a new trend happening to go above 1000V? And how much premium on the install side does single axis tracking get you? If you have some insight on this, I’d love to hear your economics analysis on going after more sun hours.
Opinions
News
1 Utility Dive:
Why SRP's controversial demand charge unlocks a huge opportunity for solar-plus-storage
2 Think Progress:
California Will Soon Be Home To The Country’s Largest Floating Solar Array
3 Energy Collective:
Money and Policy Now Support Renewables
4 CNBC:
Solar powered aircraft - A flight of fancy?
5 PV-Magazine:
SolarCity partners with DirecTV on marketing deal
6 RE World:
Is Solar Really Contagious or Is Persuasion Driving Neighborhood Solar Adoption?
7 Greentech Media:
The Challenge of Unlocking Solar Capacity in the Pacific Islands
8 KSAT:
CPS Energy program puts solar panels on customers' roofs
Opinions:
9 SEPA & PSEG:
Solar energy’s growing pains
Have a great day!
Yann
Earlier this week the Washington Post published a story outlining Edison Electric Institute’s game plan to come after distributed solar. The report isn’t a surprise and the financial backing from the industry participants is something we already knew. Thus far the solar industry has done well thanks to the financial support of some (but not all *cough*). The battle was temporarily lost in two instances in Wisconsin and Arizona with both decisions being challenged in court. Looking forward, we all know how it ends, it just depends on how long it takes.
Opinions
News
1 The Cap Times:
Report - Wisconsin utilities lead in fighting solar energy
2 LA Times:
Op-Ed Renewable energy is a California success story
3 NPR:
Tension From Utility Companies Casts A Shadow On Rooftop Solar Industry
4 Renew Economy:
Commercial solar market surges, but still less than 3% businesses connected
5 PV-Tech:
Institutional investors plead for politicians to stop meddling with solar support
6 PV-Magazine:
Despite record loss, E.ON reports 20% earnings increase for renewables
7 Grist:
Bribing bloggers with free solar panels is apparently a thing now
8 Utility Dive:
SolarCity pushes into Texas market
Opinions:
9 IREC:
Technology Advancements Alone Won’t Bring Energy Storage to Market
Have a great day!
Yann
We all knew that 2014 would be the best year in US solar history, the data came out yesterday at 6.2GW. The question is whether we are satisfied with status quo and keep the current state of ITC talks. Everyone talks about end of 2016 as a deadline and I am afraid that our trade associations at SEIA and SEPA aren’t doing us much favor. There is no optimism being talked about except when I get into a conversation. When I started the #SolarPledge, it was clear that America wanted and would support the ITC extension. Be optimistic, be positive and put your money on the line, because your business depends on the ITC being extended.
Yann
News
1 Mother Jones:
2014 Was the Biggest Year For Solar Power Ever
2 Quartz:
Could solar power overtake natural gas in the US?
3 Breaking Energy:
Big Solar in US West Is Kicking Ass
4 PV-Magazine:
Dutch authorities investigating possible PV module import violations
5 Utility Dive:
Kansas utility Westar Energy seeks higher fixed charges
6 Forbes:
How Fast And How Deep Will Utilities Venture Into The Solar Energy Craze?
7 24/7 Wall Street:
Why First Solar and SunPower Had to Form 8point3
8 US News:
Solar-powered plane successfully lands in western India on 2nd leg of round-the-world trip
Opinions:
9 Renew Economy:
Communities take lead on renewable energy as big projects stall
Have a great day!
Yann
