Fitch: Despite policy concerns, outlook stable for U.S. renewables (w/ chart)
The credit ratings agency says that despite moves by the Trump Administration, the increasing competitiveness and predictable output of renewable energy still makes it a good bet.
How to lose weight, be happy, and mix in relevant topics for solar marketing
In this latest op-ed, solar marketing master Solar Fred explains why and how to mix in other topics to your solar marketing efforts.
Utilities are increasingly planning for energy storage (w/ charts)
GTM Research reports that utilities in 15 states are incorporating energy storage into their long-term plans, as energy storage deployment reached a relatively even keel during Q3 2017.
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.
Very much at risk: ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone on solar, wind and tax reform
In this interview, ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone gives insights into the political mobilizations to stop the BEAT provision and other changes to the tax bill that could impact renewable energy investment.
Solar trade decision in Trump’s hands after uneventful hearing
Both sides of the Section 201 trade decision repeated the same arguments they’ve been making since April to a new audience – but one that lacked the one man all had hoped to see.
Amended Illinois renewable energy plan headed to regulators
The Illinois Power Agency has updated its Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan and filed it with the Illinois Commerce Commission for spring 2018 approval.
Maine net metering dismantling pushed back to May
Local advocates blasted the program and state regulators, calling on lawmakers to use the opportunity to repeal the rule.
SEIA pushes America First solar policy as industry descends on D.C.
As the industry meets with the U.S. Trade Representative for one last hearing on the Suniva/SolarWorld trade case before he offers advice to President Trump, the national association pushes its latest lobbying message.
Silfab, Morgan Solar JV plans large-scale production in Canada
In a unique partnership, the two Canadian companies are set to integrate low concentration optic technology into standard solar PV modules, in a move which they say will see cost savings of up to 30% and a silicon reduction of up to 80%. A “significant” factory ramp up is underway, with large-scale plans in the pipeline.
