Citizen power: Arne Jungjohann talks Energy Democracy
Interview: In December Energy Democracy, a book telling the story of Germany’s Energiewende from the perspective of citizen ownership of renewable energy, hit the shelves. The book is the latest collaboration of Political Scientist Arne Jungjohann and renewable energy writer Craig Morris, currently a senior fellow at the IASS in Potsdam, who worked together on the German Energy Transition website (energytransition.de). pv magazine caught up with Jungjohann to talk about the book, and why citizen involvement in energy is important.
Solar job growth supports development, manufacturing
The Solar Foundation’s 2016 National Solar Jobs Census shows that project development was the fastest growing job function last year at over 53 percent, while manufacturing jobs were up a robust 25 percent plus. Overall employment in the industry rose by over 24 percent to over 260,000 jobs. More than one out of every 50 new jobs created in the U.S. during 2016 was created by the solar industry.
Massachusetts to extend SREC 2 until new program
The state has unveiled the latest version of its next solar incentive program, and will extend eligibility for larger projects under the SREC 2 program until the new program starts.
Flex survives a $500 million loss in business after SunEdison flamed out
Through no fault of its own, the energy-storage manufacturer revealed on its most recent earnings call that the continuing SunEdison fiasco cost it $500 million in revenue in 2016 – but it lived to tell the tale.
NextEra builds 2.5 GW of wind and solar in 2016
The Florida power company’s results call indicate very rapid activity over the last year, and expects a similar rate for future development, along with dividend growth.
Report: Broadband users will drive solar in 2017
According to a new analysis by research firm Parks Associates, 15% of U.S. broadband households say they will purchase solar panels in 2017.
8point3 reports beats Q4 guidance, ups dividends
The joint First Solar/SunPower yieldco reported strong results, including acquiring shares of the Henrietta and Stateline projects.
NV Energy to supply Apple with 200 MW of solar
The technology giant has signed a deal with NV Energy for the output of a 200 MW solar plant, which is awaiting approval by state regulators.
Installer survey finds robust competition in the U.S. market
Energy Sage’s annual survey conducted in collaboration with pv magazine also finds third-party solar options to be relatively unpopular
Georgia Power reaches 846 MW of solar PV
The Deep South utility has agreed to build 1.6 GW of renewable energy by 2021
