Solar has twice as many jobs as coal. Or the same number? Much like the headlines of the articles we read every day, what people say is influenced by other people or their own perception. Take a look at what caused a dozen US Congressman to write a letter about questionable solar sales. Of course it came from someone with an axe to grind. But take a look at most things that politicians say, it’s pitched by those with access. Don’t be fooled by headlines, read the content.
Yann
News
1 AZ Investigative Reporting:
APS employee drafted anti-solar letter signed by AZ congressmen
2 VOX:
There are about as many solar jobs as coal jobs in the US
3 The National:
In the debate over water scarcity, it’s time to think solar
4 PV-Magazine:
Italian PV generates 7.5% of country's electricity in 2014
5 Greentech Media:
First Solar Now Officially in the Silicon PV Production Business
6 The Age:
Solar to power every second home in Victoria
7 KTVB:
Solar power heating up in Idaho
8 National Geographic:
Solar Panels Floating on Water Will Power Japan's Homes
Opinions:
9 Forbes:
Rooftop Solar Shines Light On Bad Business Practices
Have a great day!
Yann
These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
News
1 SolarWakeup:
Solar Investment Executives, what your New Year’s resolution should be!
2 The Hill:
Let the sun set on the solar industry subsidy
3 PV-Magazine:
Analyst interview - The rise of distributed solar
4 CleanTechnica:
Largest-Ever Study Quantifies Value Of Rooftop Solar
5 Forbes:
Solar Plus Batteries Unlikely To Threaten Utilities Anytime Soon, Study Says
6 Think Progress:
Meet The New Chevy ‘Bolt' - An Electric Car For The Masses
7 PV-Tech:
Morgan Stanley deal nudges 2015 US residential solar investment towards US$800 million
8 PV-Magazine:
Solar and utilities can co-exist, says Elon Musk
9 Energy Collective:
Net Metering for Rooftop Solar - How to Fix the Problems
10 Greentech Media:
Solar Is Adding Jobs 20 Times Faster Than the Broader Economy, but ‘All Bets Are Off’ in 2017
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
Boom! Solar grows by another 31,000 jobs to 174,000 total solar workers. Let’s give props to The Solar Foundation led by Andrea Luecke for the continued Solar Jobs Census. Here is the irony, yesterday (while the census was released), oil companies are announcing layoffs to offset the lower oil pricing (due to lower global demand). I know that my company is hiring, and many other solar companies are hiring. Jobs are challenging, located almost everywhere in the world (including Miami!) and are well paying. So join the solar industry and Shout Out for Solar! #GoSolar
Yann
News
1 The Solar Foundation:
National Solar Jobs Census
2 Greentech Media:
Solar Is Adding Jobs 20 Times Faster Than the Broader Economy, but ‘All Bets Are Off’ in 2017
3 CleanTechnica:
Largest-Ever Study Quantifies Value Of Rooftop Solar
4 PV-Magazine:
Japan earmarks $1.12 billion for renewable energy
5 Sacramento Bee:
PUC pledges to improve safety, rebuild public trust
6 Forbes:
Solar Alliance In Sunshine State May Be Bad News For Jeb Bush
7 Bloomberg:
Dubai Doubling Size of Power Plant to Make Cheapest Solar Energy
8 RE World:
Renewable Energy and Chilean Mines-A Market Overview
Opinions:
9 PV Solar Report:
Be Heard-Shout Out for Solar Day 2015 Is January 16
Have a great day!
Yann
Let’s elaborate on the topic of the ITC. I have a question for all of you. Do you think that the tax equity scale and profit generated to the banks makes it to the CEO level? If so, do you think that they feel that it important enough to lobby for? What about the law firms? What would project finance teams look like at the major law firms if the ITC steps down to 10%? Remember that you can always get in touch by hitting reply on the email so let me know your thoughts.
Yann
News
1 PV-Magazine:
Solar and utilities can co-exist, says Elon Musk
2 NRDC:
Single-Family Solar Power Beats S&P 500 in 46 out of 50 American Cities
3 RE World:
The Year Ahead-Top Clean Energy Trends of 2015
4 Energy Collective:
Net Metering for Rooftop Solar-How to Fix the Problems
5 Bloomberg:
NRG Sees Home Solar Push as Conventional Power Unit Pressured
6 Solar Power Portal:
Energy minister tells SMEs to use the feed-in tariff rather than contracts for difference
7 Grist:
Hillary is hiring John Podesta, and that’s good for climate hawks
8 Tampa Bay Tribune:
Florida solar power proponents launch PAC in push for electricity
Opinions:
9 Forbes:
Could China Become The OPEC Of Solar Manufacturing?
Have a great day!
Yann
