Solar takes educators to school
A new study finds that 910 MW of solar deployed on schools in the United States, and that nearly 4 million children attend schools powered by solar electricity.
Fighting for U.S. manufacturing: An interview with SolarWorld Americas CEO Jürgen Stein
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, SolarWorld Americas CEO Jürgen Stein gives his perspective on the Section 201 trade case, including responding to criticism of potential effects on the U.S. solar market.
California extends grandfathering under new TOU rates
The new rule gives some breathing room for solar customers caught up in the abrupt shift in peak times.
Florida approves Duke’s solar plan despite SEIA’s objections
Despite intense opposition to the proposed settlement from solar’s national association, the Sunshine State’s Public Service Commission will allow Duke Energy Florida to build about 175 megawatts of solar-generation per year through 2021.
Midwest solar markets: An interview with Sean Gallagher
Sean Gallagher of SEIA comments on the burgeoning regional solar market at the Solar Midwest conference in Chicago.
12 energy associations tell FERC that DOE nuke/coal bailout is nuts
Less than a month ago, Energy Secretary Rick Perry demanded the regulatory commission design a rule allowing taxpayer bailouts of nuclear and coal plants under the pretence of ensuring reliability. Associations representing a variety of energy interests are fighting back.
Sean Hannity weighs in on the Section 201 case
The Fox News host has come out against trade action on solar modules, echoing lines that will sound familiar to anyone familiar with the trade case.
First Solar weighs in on the Section 201 trade case
The world’s largest thin-film solar maker has sided with the petitioners, testifying to the difficulties that U.S. solar cell and module makers are experiencing and the challenges of competing with imports supported by foreign governments.
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.
Advocacy and strategy: An interview with SEIA CEO Abigail Hopper
In the aftermath of last week’s Section 201 trade case, pv magazine caught up with SEIA CEO Abigail Hopper to talk about what the organization’s strategy is going forward to prevent the worst effects of potential trade action.
