Thinking ahead to SPI and I found an incredible article from 2008. So today, begin your day with a look back in time to October 2008 and read, "10 Solar Startups to Watch at Solar Power International." A wonderful look back to a time when SolarCity ended up #3 on a list and touts an innovative 15-year financing structure. Some other cool names on the list like Sungevity and Solyndra.
Yann
News
1 NY Times:
(Flashback) 10 Solar Startups to Watch at Solar Power International
2 Solar Industry:
Own Or Lease? Think Of Rooftop Solar As A Car That Makes Money
3 Motley Fool:
Why Are These U.S. States Fighting Solar Power?
4 Watchdog:
Enviros unhappy as FL utility commission approves flawed solar plan
5 IREC:
The Proof of Interconnection Reform is in the…Data
6 Solar Power World:
NRG Energy Acquires Goal Zero
7 PV-Magazine:
Mexican energy reforms to benefit solar
Opinions:
9 Energy Collective:
How Much Longer Until Solar Eliminates the Utilities?
Have a great day!
Yann
A few months ago, Bill Gates called for a clean energy miracle based on technology R&D. Having worked through "bankability" issues myself around technologies, I assure you that a clean energy miracle based on technology isn't the path to prosperity. You see, the term 'bankable' has been in use since 1818 and means 'acceptable to or at a bank.' I do see a way that Bill Gates can create a Clean Energy Miracle, my challenge to the world's richest person.
Yann
News
1 SolarWakeup:
A Clean Energy Miracle
2 RenewEconomy:
Citigroup
3 PV-Tech:
US solar tariffs prompt module quality warning
4 CleanTechnica:
Saudi Arabia Could Beat US To Low Cost Solar Punch
5 PV-Magazine:
Brazilian local content rules could spur domestic industry
6 KCET:
How Much Has The Dialog Changed on Desert Solar? Here's How Much
7 MLive:
Solar-maker Suniva finishing first round of hiring, starts construction
8 CleanTechnica:
US Clean Jobs Market Surges Past 2.6 Million
Opinions:
9 PV Solar Report:
Five Things To Keep In Mind About Solar Politics
Have a great day!
Yann
Solar data can be quite the talk on social media sometimes. And some of the time, the data seems real off. Yesterday, it was said a total of 400,000 homes had solar in 2013. I think that number is low and way off. Here is my math. SolarCity announced 92,998 contracts at the end of 2013. GTM had SolarCity at 32% market share of 3rd party owned solar. Which means 2013 installed 290,000 systems alone. Let's help get our research teams put some better data together, it's good for all of us.
Yann
News
1 Wall Street 24/7:
Merrill Lynch Says Solar Demand to Soar Over Next 3 Years
2 Grist:
No solar, please — we’re Florida
3 RenewEconomy:
Why solar may not be biggest threat to energy utilities
4 GTM:
CA Takes Its First Step Toward Creating the Distributed, Intelligent Grid
5 Solar Industry:
Minnesota PUC Passes On Value Of Solar, But Likely Not For Long
6 Nation Swell:
These 10 States Are Leading the Way in Solar. What's Their Secret?
7 Think Progress:
Germany Added A Lot Of Solar, And Grid Became More Reliable
8 MW Energy:
While Michigan utilities balk on solar, Lansing has big plans
Opinions:
9 RYOT:
Power Companies Are Sabotaging Solar Power in the Sunniest States
Have a great day!
Yann
When attending family functions, folks often ask what I do. When they hear solar, I still get the stares and comments like "That's really expensive right?" or "How is that going without the subsidies?" Part of me is really frustrated that we haven't made the leap yet, part of me understands why that is. All of laughs out loud when some overpaid petrochemical engineer tells me that Chevron is scrapping a solar project in Hawaii because it is too expensive!!! If Chevron is short on cash, I am sure about 50% of SolarWakeup readers would be happy to present a no upfront cost option to Chevron.
Yann
News
1 BizJournals:
Chevron putting solar energy projects at its Hawaii on "indefinite hold"
2 PV-Magazine:
Mississippi Power unopposed to net metering, eyes 100 MW
3 PV-Tech:
China working on settlement in US solar trade case
4 Breaking Energy:
Solar Duties on China and Taiwan Put Squeeze on U.S. Projects
5 RE World:
The Massachusetts Solar Carve-Out
6 CleanTechnica:
Solar Power’s Growth
7 Business Insider:
Brazil Readies Big Push On Solar Energy But Companies Are Wary
8 PV-Magazine:
Solar poised for rapid growth in Mexico and Central America
Opinions:
9 MinnPost:
MN could be a solar leader if we move forward with smart policies
Have a great day!
Yann
