China, aiming to dominate global solar production? Inconceivable
The U.S. International Trade Commission delivered a report to President Trump that should bolster Section 201 petitioners Suniva and SolarWorld’s efforts to get the president to impose sanctions on solar imports as the January 26 deadline looms.
Boulder solar incentives to be available Spring 2018
The City of Boulder, Colorado will offer solar grants and rebates around March, 2018 for nonprofits and homeowners.
U.S. renewables replace coal and gas in 2017
The output of all the main sources of thermal electricity generation declined in the first nine months of this year, as hydro, wind and solar boomed and demand fell.
IEA explores paths to PV and wind integration
The International Energy Agency has released a manual for policy makers on the issues involved in the large scale integration of solar and wind power into power grids.
Concerns raised over details of Illinois renewables plan
The Illinois Power Agency Plan containing the community and low and moderate income solar programs had a number of objections filed in December after its submission to the Illinois Commerce Commission.
New systems could help HECO add more rooftop PV
The Hawaiian utility, which has at times struggled with the state’s increasingly overwhelming rooftop PV penetration, hopes the new voltage regulators and management software might alleviate some of the grid congestion.
Florida utility to “rate base” 600 MW of solar
Tampa Electric is seeking cost recovery from its customers to pay for investments in large solar projects, which it says will be compensated by lower electric rates.
The top 5 solar stories of 2017
In this article pv magazine USA looks at the big themes over the course of what has been a difficult year for the U.S. solar industry.
Members of Congress urge Trump to impose tough tariffs on solar
Eleven members of Congress – eight representatives and three senators – sent letters to President Trump imploring him to impose “strong and effective remedies” to protect American solar module manufacturing from foreign competition.
Happy Holidays! Here Are 21 B2B and B2C Solar Marketing Tactics for 2018
In this op-ed for pv magazine, solar marketing guru Solar Fred brings his Christmas basket of B2B and B2C solar marketing ideas.
