This is your SolarWakeup for January 9th, 2014
Pushing anti-solar policies and having utilities fight for them is one thing. But the permanent placement of an ALEC legislator to the State Utilities Commission is something that solar cannot stand for. Our battles will be fought and won or lost at State Utilities Boards. The commissions and their staff make the decisions about projects, policies and the details of regulations. Insurance requirements for net metered solar? PUCs. Application fees for residential solar interconnection? PUCs. Everything goes back to PUCs. This is our battle, commissions are our battleground. We have to win here.
News
1 Think Progress:
CO Gov. Nominates Energy Official Despite Ties To ALEC
2 PV-Tech:
US government opens Chinese solar trade investigation
3 Solar Industry:
NREL Plays Matchmaker For Solar Start-Ups Seeking Capital
4 NY Times:
As Winter Takes Hold, Plunging Temperatures Test Utilities
5 Forbes:
Mosaic Plans Overseas Expansion With Its Solar Campaigns
6 Business Insider:
Here Are The Four Major Survivors Of The Great US Solar Cull
7 NRDC:
NY Governor Cuomo Pledges $1 Billion For Solar
8 Vic Shao:
Five Reasons The Cleantech Industry Is Stronger Than Ever
Opinions:
9 Michael Lynch:
The Riskiness Of Renewable Energy Investments
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 8th, 2014
Germany produced almost 5% of its energy with solar and California peaked at 3GW of solar last year, neither grid broke, collapsed, or failed to do as expected. Utilities will keep up the story about how bad it is and unfair solar is for the grid infrastructure. At the same time, those companies will invest in solar projects at the lowest debt rates because of consumer guaranteed returns on investments.
News
1 RE World:
The Benefits and Likelihood of Solar Trends in 2014 and Beyond
2 GTM:
California’s Sizzling Solar Busts Through 3GW
3 CleanTechnica:
New Report Affirms Dark Money Lines Utility Pockets
4 SolarServer:
Germany meets 4.9% of electricity demand with solar PV in 2013
5 EarthTechling:
Solar Net Metering War
6 RE World:
Solar Popularity Continues to Grow in Massachusetts
7 GTM:
FERC’s New Rules Will Make Clean Energy Development Easier
8 PV-Tech:
So long, and thanks for all the sunshine
Opinions:
9 Jigar Shah:
An open invitation to 60 Minutes to discuss energy
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 7th, 2014
At a certain point solar is going to cross the "surprise, there are good things happening in solar" threshold. Goldman Sachs put SCTY on the conviction buy list and Deutsche Bank calls for the second solar gold rush. Great things are happening in solar, write about it or pitch your story to a solar publication. If you need help, let me know.
News
1 CleanTechnica:
China Withdraws Support For 75% Of Solar Manufacturers
2 San Jose Inside:
How Rooftop Solar Got Its Groove Back
3 REnewEconomy:
Deutsche Bank predicts second solar “gold-rush”
4 Solar Industry:
Venture Funding For Solar Down, Total Funding Up In 2013
5 Solar Novus:
The State of the Solar Industry in 2014
6 GTM:
Mexico as Bellwether for an Unsubsidized Solar Future
7 Motley Fool:
Here Are 3 Bright Reasons You Should Buy a Solar Panel Kit in 2014
8 Tina Casey:
Wall Street Loves Solar, Just In Time For Efficiency Breakthrough
Opinions:
9 Zachary Shahan:
Did 60 Minutes Read “How To Write A Hit Piece On The Solar”
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 6th, 2014
There are good vibrations in 2014 for solar. No longer the underdog, solar is coming on strong and ready to go in the new year. While 60 Minutes tries to get cheap ratings with a cleantech hit piece, it hardly deserves a response. A coordinate renewables response may come out but don't expect a SEIA press release on the topic, we are beyond it at this point. Onward!
News
1 Forbes:
Despite Blizzards, Temperatures Rising In CO Over Rooftop Solar
2 Reuters:
China pledges further support for solar industry
3 RE World:
Which Is More Effective
4 Grist:
Mark Ruffalo wants you to imagine a 100 percent clean energy future
5 Motley Fool:
Together, the U.S. Military & Solar Could Save Thousands of Lives
6 GTM:
5 Cleantech Firms That Could Go Public in 2014
7 GTM:
5 PACE Programs to Watch in 2014
8 NY Times:
Solar Power Craze on Wall St. Propels Start-Up
Opinions:
9 CleanTechnica:
60 Minutes Show On Cleantech Looks Like "Dumb & Dumber"
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 CNN Money: Ford to debut solar car #2 Greentech Media: Better Racking Drives Down Solar’s Soft Costs #3 Red, Green and Blue: Good Riddance, Max Baucus, You Anti-Solar Tool! #4 Quartz: Why China is building a massive solar power plant in the middle of nowhere #5 Forbes: A U.S. Solar Company Makes A … Read More →
This is your SolarWakeup for January 2nd, 2014
Solar farms to supply the grid, solar on your house to supply your usage at home and on your business for when you are at work. Now use that energy for your electric car (a Tesla perhaps?) but now put solar on your electric car! That is exactly what Ford is going to do and unveil at the CES show next year. As a business point, I drive a volt and have a US Bank operating lease (they took the $7,500 tax credit) for the car. Maybe solar on a car will present a lease opportunity for residential lease providers? Any lawyers want to opine on the ITC for solar cars?
News
1 CNN Money:
Ford to debut solar car
2 Greentech Media:
Better Racking Drives Down Solar’s Soft Costs
3 Forbes:
US Solar Manufacturer Says Chinese Companies Evading Import Tariffs
4 Solar Industry:
Public Attitudes Toward Solar Have Rebounded
5 Forbes:
A US Solar Maker Makes a Rare Move Setting Up Factory in China
6 RE World:
The Pros Pick Four Solar Stocks for 2014
7 PV-Tech:
Yingli forms JV with Chinese state-owned coal mining company
8 Red, Green and Blue:
Good Riddance, Max Baucus, You Anti-Solar Tool!
Opinions:
9 Greentech Media:
Ford and SunPower About to Make the Grid Irrelevant for EVs?
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for January 2nd, 2014
Welcome to 2014! What do you have in store for the new year? SolarWakeup is going to keep doing new things to make your solar day a bit easier and hopefully provide as much value as we can. We may create some limited original content but most excited about launching Solar Soapbox. The Solar Soapbox will be the go to place for solar professionals to speak (write) their mind about current happenings in solar. If you are interested in being a contributor let me know!
News
1 NY Times:
SolarWorld Seeks to Close Loophole in Duties on Chinese Products
2 Thing Progress:
Massive Minnesota Solar Project Gets Major Legal Boost
3 Quartz:
Why China is building a massive solar power plant in the middle of nowhere
4 Energy Collective:
In TX, Gas and Renewables Expected To Meet Future Needs
5 RE World:
Top US Clean Energy and Climate Breakthroughs in 2013
6 CleanTechnica:
~85% Of US Energy Growth From Renewables Through 2025
7 Greentech Media:
SolarWorld Aims to Close China PV Loophole With New Filing
8 Forbes:
Wearable Solar Soldier Power Nears The Battlefield
Opinions:
9 Associated Press:
Judge ruling could mean more solar power in MN
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for December 31st, 2013
News
1 Greentech Media:
Is It Time for Real Third-Party Assurance?
2 Solar Industry:
Solar PV Industry To See Demand Hit 49 GW In 2014
3 EarthTechling:
How Wind Is Helping Deliver Record-Cheap Solar
4 Telegraph:
Energy minister wants four million solar panels installed
5 Energy Collective:
The Solar Net Metering Battle Moves to Colorado
6 Greentech Media:
10 Predictions for Rooftop Solar Power in 2014
7 Solar Novus:
Taking the Kinks Out of the Solar Supply Chain
8 Solar Power World:
Lessons You Can Learn From the Big Solar Guys
Opinions:
9 Savannah News:
Sun rising on solar energy in Georgia
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for December 30th, 2013
News
1 CleanTechnica:
Owners Of Solar & EVs Get Solar 1st, 85.5% Buy
2 Motley Fool:
A Recap of Solar Energy in 2013
3 Greentech Media:
More Reshuffling in the PV Monitoring Market
4 CleanTechnica:
Top 10 Solar Stories For 2013
5 Greentech Media:
LDK Solar Submits Proposals to Offshore Creditors
6 RE World:
RenewableEnergyWorld.com’s Most Popular Stories of 2013
7 Bloomberg:
Utilities Feeling Rooftop Solar Heat Start Fighting Back
8 Solar Power World:
3 Fearless Predictions For Solar In 2014
Opinions:
9 Motley Fool:
If You Thought 2013 Was a Good Year for Solar, Just Wait for 2014
Have a great day!
Yann
This is your SolarWakeup for December 24th, 2013
News
1 Media Matters:
8 Most Absurd Attacks On Clean Tech In 2013
2 NY Times:
Catching Rays in California, and Storing Them
3 National Journal:
Are Utilities Wilting From Heat of Solar Competition?
4 Greentech Media:
The Solar Net Metering Battle Moves to Colorado
5 Bloomberg:
Utilities Mimic Cable With Monthly Fee to Preserve Grid
6 Wired:
Google Glass Does Solar Panel Installs in the California Sun
7 CleanTechnica:
Massive 49 GW Solar PV Demand for 2014
8 Biz Journals:
Georgia Power prepares to buy more solar power
Opinions:
9 CS Monitor:
Paying for solar power isn't what it used to be
Have a great day!
Yann
