The politics of climate change continues to evolve. Former Vice-President Gore writes a compelling piece in Rolling Stone about where we stand today. As the President continues to rely on EPA rules to stem the tide of climate change, power plants and therefore solar is impacted. If you are particularly fond of climate change debate, look up yesterday's speech from Senator Bernie Sanders on the issue.
News
1 Al Gore:
The Turning Point
2 Solar Industry:
U.S. Codes And Standards Reflect Solar's Rising Importance
3 Business Week:
AES Selling Solar-Power Venture Stake to SunEdison
4 Biz Journals:
Strong N.C. solar industry lags in private installations
5 LA Times:
L.A. councilman wants to put ground-based solar on pause
6 Biz Journals:
Xcel to reopen its solar incentive program in Colorado
7 PV-Tech:
PV equipment bookings in recovery mode
8 SJ News:
SolarCity follows Tesla's 'Gigafactory' path, builds panel factory
Opinions:
9 RE World:
Tip of the Iceberg
Have a great day!
Yann
The big news of the day (besides the Pledge reaching all 50 States and over 1,200 signatures) is that SolarCity is building a solar panel factory. Buying Silevo for up to $350million, SolarCity also announced a 1GW panel factory near Buffalo. The NY connection probably means a good incentive by NYSERDA and StartupNY. In broader terms, it means that SCTY sees an annual operational run rate in excess of 1GW post 2016. Takes a minute to digest but that is a LOT of solar...
News
1 GTM:
Here’s Why SolarCity Plans to Build a 1GW Solar Factory
2 Forbes:
Understanding Solar Yieldcos
3 NY Times:
SolarCity Is Acquiring a Start-Up, Silevo, to Build Panels
4 USA Today:
U.S. solar projects get lift from online tool
5 RE World:
Utility Profits Linked to Gender Diversity
6 Think Progress:
Texas Utility Doubles Solar, Says It Will Be Coal-Free
7 Wash Post:
HUD nominee seeks end to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
8 Rob Day:
The State of Cleantech Entrepreneurship in 2014
Opinions:
9 Energy Collective:
Is the City of Angels Becoming the City of Solar Energy?
Have a great day!
Yann
This Saturday the 21st is the longest day of the year and it happens to be a solar action day. #PutSolarOnIt is an effort that allows solar workers, solar fans and anyone else that loves solar to 'nominate' a place that should get solar. Use the hashtag #PutSolarOnIt and this site to promote a new solar place. With so many great solar supporters including President Obama's Organizing For America, #PutSolarOnIt is a great action day this Saturday, June 21st.
News
1 CleanTechnica:
How One Town Keeps Fighting for Control of Their Energy
2 GTM:
Will Batteries and PV Create an Unstoppable Hybrid Force?
3 Grist:
Kochs are cooking up a new dirty-energy political scheme
4 RE World:
Los Angeles Ready to Add 300 MW of New Solar Capacity
5 Cap Times:
MGE eyes price hike on smaller customers
6 Energy Collective:
Report Shows That Policies, Solar Can Boost Economy
7 Biz Journals:
Solar Industry, utilities reach accord on revamp of MA's solar
8 Solar Novus:
A Solar Wafer for the Next Generation
Opinions:
9 Daily Finance:
How Will Residential Solar Play Out in the U.S.?
Have a great day!
Yann
In less than a week, #SolarPledge has reached 1,000 signatures. This is incredibly important because as efforts like #PutSolarOnIt point out, everyone (mostly) wants solar. If we lose net metering policies or efforts to monopolize net metering are succesful, then everyone loses the ability to get solar. If we lost the ITC as unfortunately some in solar would like, then less markets will be available to solar. Your business depends on net metering and ITC, so sign the Solar Pledge!
News
1 RE World:
EU Trade Dispute Brewing Again, New Storage Venture Forms
2 Detroit Business:
MPSC report continues solar push for utilities
3 Grist:
Who would win the World Cup of climate change?
4 Solar Power World:
What Will Be The Best Way In 2015 To Fund Solar?
5 Mint Press:
Solar And Wind Will Be Cheaper Than Nukes By End of Decade
6 NY Times:
How Obama’s Climate Goals Will Play in Silicon Valley
7 GTM:
Group Says ‘Utility Death Spiral’ Talk Is Overblown
8 Forbes:
Poor Shouldn't Have To Bear The Cost Of Solar Power
Opinions:
9 Hawaii Reporter:
Tax Subsidies For Them, Big Bills For Hawaii
Have a great day!
Yann
