First impressions are important and that's what drove the optimism walking into the SPI show yesterday. Things always change especially when we, as an industry, come together about a very specific goal. Earlier this year we gathered around two goals. Free and open net metering policies and a long term extension of the ITC. Net metering is strong and with the help of thousands of #solarpledge supporters, we created the basis for the argument to support the ITC extension.
Yann
News
1 Utility Dive:
Solar's tax credit fight could lead to 'Tomorrow Power & Light'—or 'World War III'
2 Slate:
Walmart Is Killing the Rest of Corporate America in Solar Power Adoption
3 Forbes:
Trends In Silver Demand By The Solar Photovoltaic Industry
4 Wwltv:
Future of solar power in La. may hinge on Nov. election
5 The Denver Post:
There are many ways to do solar right
6 Clean Technica:
Solar Installers Are Getting Around Utilities’ Restrictions
7 Tucson:
The dark side of residential solar tax credits
8 Smartgridnews:
Survey says the majority of Americans don’t know solar’s getting cheaper… yet
Opinions:
9 Grist:
Rooftop solar is just the beginning; utilities must innovate or go extinct
Have a great day!
Yann
I’ve been critical of SEIA in the past. Today, on the first day of SPI, I am happy to say I stand with SEIA and the call to renew the ITC before the sunset in 2016. Is it an uphill battle? Maybe. Is it impossible? Absolutely not. Is solar ready for 10% ITC? If it has to be. Visit the Solarpv TV panel in the Shoals booth at 1:30pm tomorrow to hear the leading solar companies discuss this topic. Yours truly will be there.
Yann
News
1 PV magazine:
SEIA calls for renewed effort to pass solar tax credit at Solar Power International
2 The Energy Collective:
Abandoned Solar Energy Project Highlights Pitfalls of Tax Uncertainty
3 CNBC:
Costs of solar key to growth
4 Bloomberg:
U.S. Solar Consolidation Seen Before Tax Credit Expires
5 Clean Technica:
The Future of Solar Economics and Policy
6 Renewable Energy World:
European Commission Studies Renewable Costs
7 Green Tech Media:
Will the Solar Industry Get Behind CPS Energy’s Alternative to Net Metering in San Antonio?
8 BBC:
Cheap African solar energy could power UK homes in 2018
Opinions:
9 PV Solar Report:
What Happens in Vegas? Solar Power International, That’s What
Have a great day!
Yann
The Las Vegas migration has begun. Surely the majority of you are heading to Las Vegas for our annual gathering at Solar Power International. Few notes this year. It’s in Vegas, so pace yourself. Don’t have too much solar fun the first day/night. Second, the hashtag is #SPIcon for your Facebook and twitter feeds. Third, if you see me, say hi. I always enjoy meeting readers in person. See you in Vegas!
Yann
News
1 Fortune:
Can solar bonds transform America's energy infrastructure?
2 Forbes:
Thanks To Solar Power, Georgia Utilities Find There's Life After Coal
3 Fool:
2 Ways You Can Profit From Saudi Arabia's $109 Billion Solar Boom
4 PV magazine:
Austin utility tries to water down solar commitment
5 Gigaom:
This startup is putting solar cells on a diet, because thinner is better
6 Renewable Energy World:
It’s Time to Ask the Wallflower Solar Markets to the Dance
7 Nasdaq:
Why Solar Panels Are More Important Than Ever
8 Ocregister:
Cheaper tech, changing rules drive solar gold rush
Opinions:
9 Sltrib:
Bloomberg Op-ed
Have a great day!
Yann
These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
News
1 PV-Magazine:
Blue chip companies in US increase PV deployment by 28%
2 io9:
Has America Been Installing Its Solar Panels Sideways For Years?
3 CBS:
Solar power is casting a bigger shadow
4 Vox:
Solar keeps getting cheaper — but not for the reasons you'd expect
5 NASDAQ:
The 2 Best Solar Stocks to Buy Today
6 PV-Magazine:
SCE launches solicitation for mid-sized behind-the-meter solar PV
7 Forbes:
SolarCity Offers Bonds, Wants Everybody To Invest In Solar
8 USA Today:
Can you go solar? Leases, loans make it possible
9 LA Times:
PUC President Peevey makes the right call, will step down
10 Next City:
Five Reasons Solar Will Power the Future
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
