Despite the recent regressive actions of the Trump Administration, the solar power industry has and will continue to thrive. For progressives and environmentalists, the beginning of Trump’s presidential term and the ensuing 18 months have involved one piece of bad news after another. There is one very significant silver lining, however, which is the fact […]
Solar Is Back In Nevada In A Big Way
The summer of 2017 will be remembered as a pivotal moment for the solar industry in Nevada, and quite possible the rest of the country as well. Not only has net metering been reinstated, but there are now other benefits for those that wish to produce their own energy. Net metering is now reinstated with […]
Bill For 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2050 Announced
Four members of the United States House of Representatives have introduced a renewable energy bill that calls for the phasing out of fossil fuels by 2050. Jared Polis, D-Colorado; Jared Huffman, D-California; Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington; and Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona are the U.S. Representatives involved with the bill. It should be mentioned that this is The […]
Smaller Solar Companies To Regain Industry Control
For years now, the five largest residential solar installation companies have enjoyed a majority share of the market. This trend is beginning to reverse. In the next few years, smaller solar companies will once again regain majority share of the residential solar market in the U.S. Thanks again goes to GreenTech Media for figures and […]
The Decline In The Cost Of Solar To Slow
While the cost of solar has been ever-changing in the solar power industry, the pace of this change is starting to slow. What’s beginning to happen in the solar industry is what has happened to many other industries; maturation has led to massive and rather quick reductions in the costs of producing goods while reductions […]
The Solar Workforce Saw Considerable Growth In 2016
The Solar Foundation recently released its National Solar Jobs Census 2016 which detailed some impressive workforce numbers. 2016 was another banner year for the solar industry. The industry has proven once again that it is a steadily growing source of well-respected and high-paying jobs. Let’s consider some notable highlights from the report – There were […]
U.S. Solar Market Has Biggest Quarter Ever
The United States Solar Market just finished an amazing third quarter. In fact, the third quarter 2016 saw the most solar installed compared to any one previously. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, 4,143 megawatts of solar PV were installed in Q3. This breaks down to about 2 megawatts per hour, an impressive pace […]
Purchased Solar Will Be More Common Than Leasing In 2017
A recent article by GTM Research predicts that solar leases and PPAs will be replaced by solar systems purchased outright by homeowners. According to the data, solar leases saw its dominance peak in 2014, representing approximately 72 percent of all installed residential solar for that year. However, next year will see cash purchases or loans […]
More Than 2 Gigawatts Of Solar Power Added In Q2
The U.S. solar power industry continues to expand at an impressive pace. More than 2 gigawatts of solar power was installed in the second quarter of 2016 alone. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association in conjunction with GreenTech Media, the utility, commercial, and residential solar industries managed to install 2,051 megawatts of solar photovoltaics […]
Solar Power And Cloudy Days
A question that many people have when first considering solar power is – Do solar panels work during cloudy days? Let’s delve into this question and discover the big picture involved. To answer the question, yes, solar panels do work during cloudy weather, however the energy output can be cut drastically. On really dark and […]