A vision of an infinite, clean energy economy
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Jamey Johnson puts forth his vision for a new political party based on sustainability principles.
70 U.S. mayors: We support and will enact long-term solar programs
While federal policies remain uncertain, mayors representing more than half of the states say they will power forward in the Solar Century to deploy solar energy with or without federal support.
EIA: U.S. solar output increases 47% in 2017
The latest monthly report from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Agency shows that PV output in the first nine months of 2017 grew 47% over the same period in 2016, with market growth across the nation. PV represented 1.9% of total generation during this period.
New York becomes the fourth state to add energy storage mandate
Following the lead of Utah, Oregon and Massachusetts, the New York Public Service Commission has been charged with creating the targets by January 1.
Solstice Energy Opens in Nevada
Utah-based Solar company, Solstice Energy, has announced its expansion into the Nevada Solar market with a new office opening in North Las Vegas on November 28, 2017. Solstice Energy is a subsidiary of Solstice Homes, an award-winning Utah developer. Since 2001 Solstice has been developing communities, building solar homes, and installing PV solar solutions with […]
Vivint Solar Begins Operations in Delaware
Vivint Solar, Inc. (NYSE: VSLR), a leading full-service residential solar provider, today announced it has expanded availability of its affordable solar energy systems into Delaware. Following this expansion into the “First State,” Vivint Solar now operates in 21 states. Delaware’s renewables portfolio standard (RPS) targets to achieve 25 percent of its power from renewables by 2025, with […]
Solar permitting data shows residential market woes
Oregon showed the largest increase in permits issues, while Vermont’s permits cratered. Compared to 2016’s Q3, the 17 states surveyed by OhmHome issued 11% fewer permits.
Hannon Armstrong bets on solar, issues $164 million in green bonds
The investment group will use the bonds to refinance the land leases it holds under 57 solar projects totaling 1.2 GW in capacity.
Solar rushes in to re-light hope in Puerto Rico
With more than 95% of Puerto Ricans without power, the U.S. solar industry is coming to the aid of the battered island.
Breakthrough Solid-State Lithium Battery Technology Utilizes Applied Minerals’ DRAGONITE™ Halloysite Clay
Applied Minerals, Inc. (the “Company” or “Applied Minerals”) (OTCQB: AMNL), a leading global producer of halloysite clay and advanced natural iron oxides, is pleased to announce that the State of Utah has awarded a USTAR/UTAG grant of $191,700 to a research team from the University of Utah to further its development of solid polymer electrolytes […]
