From the editor: We’re with her
pv magazine USA is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president. Frankly, this wasn’t a difficult choice.
Third Presidential Debate: Thank God it’s all finally over
The only saving grace of last night’s “Lunacy in Las Vegas” is that it was the final time we’ll have to watch both presidential candidates ignore climate change and solar’s role in stopping it.
Swinerton, D.E. Shaw complete the largest solar plant in the Midwest
Xcel Energy will buy power from the 100 MW-AC North Star Solar facility in Minnesota.
Florida Amendment 1 opponents condemn utility duplicity
Recording reveals a strategy to “destroy free-market energy” in the state using “deceptive” practices to fool voters, according to advocacy group Floridians for Solar Choice.
Stunning price falls could spark another gold rush for U.S. solar market
A Deutsche Bank report has predicted “sharp declines” in U.S. solar module and inverter prices that it says could drive payback periods down to less than five years and spark a “final ‘gold rush’” in the American residential, commercial and industrial markets, starting in 2017.
Panasonic Invests in Denver NEXT Smart City Developer
Panasonic has made a strategic investment in Rail Stop LLC, the development company creating the first phase of Peña Station NEXT in Denver, Colorado.
8minutenergy announces capital raise to support for 5.5 GW PV pipeline
The California-based solar developer is looking to take advantage of a growing U.S. PV market, by raising capital on its near shovel-ready projects, which the company believes have a value in excess of USD 1 billion.
North Carolina struggles with the purpose of PURPA
Critics accuse Duke Energy of putting unnecessary interconnection barriers to undermine the five-decade old law that has spurred solar growth in the state.
SolarCity to offer Airbnb hosts solar installation incentive
The solar leasing provider will offer a $1,000 rebate to Airbnb customers who install a rooftop solar array on their home-sharing property in areas where both companies are active.
Trina Solar breaks multicrystalline silicon solar module efficiency record
The Chinese PV manufacturing heavyweight achieved an aperture efficiency record of 19.86%, which is up a significant 0.7% from the previous record of 19.14%, as the trend in the industry is for continuing efficiency improvements across all solar cells and modules.
