This is your SolarWakeup for January 21st, 2014
News
1 EDF:
New York PSC Signals Big Changes to Prioritize Clean Energy
2 CNBC:
There's more than one way to invest in solar power
3 PV-Tech:
MENA solar to be worth US$50 billion by 2020
4 RenewEconomy:
France and Germany contemplate an “Airbus” of solar
5 Breaking Energy:
The Four Things Before Discussing Energy at Davos
6 EarthTechling:
How Solar Saves The Military Big Bucks
7 GTM:
Today’s Solar Manufacturing Paradox
8 Bloomberg:
Solar Beats Gas Unlocking Middle East’s Heavy Oil
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 20th, 2014
News
1 GTM:
Peering Over the 2017 Horizon for Solar
2 Motley Fool:
Utilities, Stop Worrying About Distributed and Worry About This
3 CPUC:
Final Commissioner Report by Mark Ferron
4 CleanTechnica:
Top Solar Startups In 2013 VC Funding & Top Projects
5 Solar Novus:
A Turning Point for the Japanese PV Market
6 GTM:
New Solar Tariff Threatens American PV Firm Suniva
7 UT San Diego:
Solar energy and the 'poisoned chalice'
8 IV Press:
Cost of rooftop solar panels disproportionally impacts the poor
Opinions:
9 Slate:
Clean Tech Is Not Dead
Have a great day!
Yann
Top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
News
1 ALEC Is Adding A New Battlefield In Its War On Solar:
Opinions:
2 Is Google About To Be Your Cleantech Utility?:
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 17th, 2014
The Fox News non-story of the day. A Uranium Enrichment company (from Ohio) has received billions in subsidies over the past few decades and filed for bankruptcy last month. Of course this is a case of national importance so Speaker Boehner included tens of millions in bailout money for USEC. I wonder what insight Jonathan Silver formerly from DOE has to say about this.
News
1 Elon Musk:
Five Insights Into Solar Energy
2 GTM:
Is the Mega-Module the Future of Rooftop Solar?
3 CNN:
Nuclear Company Announces Bankruptcy, Rakes In Millions In Spending Bill
4 NY Times:
Sluggish Economy Prompts Europe to Reconsider Its Climate Intentions
5 CleanTechnica:
US Comes Out Top In Utility-Scale Solar For 2013
6 Forbes:
John Hancock Signs Off On Distributed Solar
7 Wash Post:
Solar on a grand scale
8 RE World:
Sun Still Rising on Residential Solar
Opinions:
9 RMI:
Solar Securitization
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 16th, 2014
The support this week has been fantastic, but there are very important events happening over the next week. This week is voting day for the SEIA Board. There are some great candidates running, some of whom are good friends and partners of mine. Take the time to vote if you are a member. Next week, on January 24th, is National "Shout Out For Solar" Day. Print out a solar support tag and take a picture. Put it on Twitter or email it to me if you don't have Twitter.
News
1 National "Shout Out For Solar" Day:
I Support Solar Posters (Print One)
2 GTM:
These Charts Show How Solar Demand Has Shifted Around the World
3 Solar Industry:
Solar Power Adds A Premium To A Home's Resale Value
4 PV-Tech:
UK solar homes hit half a million milestone
5 Energy Collective:
Cleantech Investing
6 Bloomberg:
Clean Energy Support Falls Again to $254 Billion in 2013
7 GigaOm:
With acquisition, SolarCity will open up solar investing to individuals
8 Breaking Energy:
New Energy.gov Series Highlights Women in STEM fields
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 15th, 2014
Take a moment to read Vinod Khosla's response to 60 Minutes. I often get asked why I link to articles that are anti-solar and/or blatantly false. The reason is that, as an industry, we need to respond with facts and counter arguments. You can't let the naysayers win, and Khosla is clearly not laying down after the CBS coverage of the Cleantech 'Crash'. Another SolarWakeup original story below as well, let me know your thoughts.
News
1 SolarWakeup:
Is Google About To Become Your Cleantech Utility?
2 IREC:
IREC’s Top 10 Solar Accomplishments of 2013
3 Motley Fool:
Is China in for Another War on Solar Tariffs? It May Not Matter
4 RE World:
How to Build a Clean Energy Grid
5 Bloomberg:
England’s Clouds Part for Solar as Panels Carpet Fields
6 Desert Sun:
Is Solar a Serious Threat to Electric Utilities’ Power Usage?
7 Solar Novus:
Eight Simple Rules for Financing Your Solar Project
8 Science Insider:
U.S. Science Agencies Get Some Relief in 2014 Budget
Opinions:
9 Vinod Khosla:
Open Letter to 60 Minutes and CBS
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 14th, 2014
4 year ago, a couple of Ex-Apple employees decided to create a thermostat, yesterday they sell Nest for $3.2Billion to Google. Solar has similar stories that will become more common. I have a particular affinity for solar startups. One reason is that my "day-job" is a solar startup and another is that it is extremely rewarding to help people with really good ideas. Check out a fellow DoE SunShot award winner, Folsom Labs. A great tool for anyone that sells, installs, develops solar. -->Link on the right!
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1 GTM:
Better, More Bankable Solar PV Installation Designs From Any Computer?
2 Solar Power World:
PACE Could Help You Win The Commercial Solar Race
3 Grist:
Enabling more Democratic Energy
5 Daily Caller:
Obama’s solar energy revolution failing to take hold
6 Energy Collective:
Solar’s Faceoff
7 GTM:
How the New US-China Trade Case Could Change the Solar Market
8 AZ Central:
Rooftop solar growing slowly with new fee
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 13th, 2014
Excited to create some original news content for you. After the feedback about the White House solar installation late last year, we will be writing on important issues that mesh with the daily thoughts. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Colorado PUC proceedings that will heat up in early February.
News
1 SolarWakeup:
ALEC Is Adding A New Battlefield In Its War On Solar
2 Denver Post:
Battle over rooftop solar heads to Public Utilities Commission
3 CleanTechnica:
Solar Dropping Wholesale Electricity Prices Like A Bad Habit
4 CBS:
Solar Power Lights Up DC Communities
5 RE World:
Best Day to Send Newsletter and 4 Solar Marketing Insights
6 LA Times:
After a building boom, solar energy's prospects now aren't as sunny
7 EarthTechling:
Obama Review Promises New Energy Blueprint
8 Solar Power World:
Lessons From Solar Firms
Opinions:
9 GigaOm:
Reports of cleantech’s demise are greatly exaggerated
Have a great day!
Yann
Top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week!
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. These are the top 10 most read solar articles by your peers this week! #1 NY Times: Solar Power Craze on Wall St. Propels Start-Up #2 Renew Economy: Deutsche Bank predicts second solar “gold-rush” #3 CleanTechnica: China Withdraws Support For 75% Of Solar Manufacturers #4 Business Insider: Here Are The Four Major Survivors Of The Great US Solar Cull #5 GigaOm: An open invitation to 60 Minutes to … Read More →
This is your SolarWakeup for January 10th, 2014
Yesterday we brought up the new battleground for ALEC's fight against solar. The best thing that solar can do to wage this battle is expand the levels of profitability in the solar value chain. The more profits that flow through our companies, the bigger of the budgets of our industry advocates should become.
News
2 Breaking Energy:
What Can Investors Expect from 2014 US Renewable Markets?
3 GTM:
China Decides Which Solar Companies Live or Die
4 Bloomberg:
German Solar Installs Sink, Prompting Calls to Slow Subsidy Cuts
5 Energy Collective:
The Effect of Intermittent Renewables on Electricity in Germany
6 RE World:
Formal Rulemaking Process Begins for MA SREC-II Program
7 PV-Tech:
US solar FiTs under fire following Florida tariff suspension
8 White House:
New Steps to Strengthen the Nation’s Energy Infrastructure
Opinions:
9 AccuWeather:
Are Solar Panels Usable in Snowy Climates?
Have a great day!
Yann
