CleanTechnica » Solar Leasing http://cleantechnica.com Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 Vivint Solar Aiming To Open Over 20 New Offices In 2015, Continuing Nationwide Expansion http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/29/vivint-solar-aiming-open-20-new-offices-2015-continuing-nationwide-expansion/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/29/vivint-solar-aiming-open-20-new-offices-2015-continuing-nationwide-expansion/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2014 08:21:27 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76878 One of the top residential solar energy system providers in the US, Vivint Solar, is aiming to continue its expansion throughout the nation, according to recent reports. The current plan will see more than 20 new sales and operations offices opened up in 2015, with said plans first beginning in California, before then moving on

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/29/vivint-solar-aiming-open-20-new-offices-2015-continuing-nationwide-expansion/feed/ 1 Surprises In NREL State Study Of Where Solar Is Most Economical http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/22/surprises-nrel-state-study-solar-economical/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/22/surprises-nrel-state-study-solar-economical/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2014 20:00:58 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76634 Originally published on Solar Love. State by state, the effects of going solar are influenced by much more than how much the state naturally enjoys sunshine throughout the year. Going solar, according to new research by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, might be a more beneficial economic energy choice in states one does not expect to see at the top

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/22/surprises-nrel-state-study-solar-economical/feed/ 13 Arizona Solar: So Much Potential… Under Threat http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/arizona-solar-much-potential-threat/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/arizona-solar-much-potential-threat/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2014 20:00:47 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76475 Originally published on Solar Love. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear someone say Arizona? Heat? Sunlight? Well, apparently some of Arizona’s leaders don’t want solar power, even though there is plenty of sunlight year round. If you live in the Phoenix area and want to take advantage of all the sunlight

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/arizona-solar-much-potential-threat/feed/ 31 $16 Million For “Off Grid Electric” From SolarCity http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/16-million-grid-electric-solarcity/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/16-million-grid-electric-solarcity/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:19:09 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76377 “Off Grid Electric” explains that it delivers 50 times more light for less money than the norm in the markets it serves. The people it supplies are often using kerosene lamps to light their homes. Furthermore, it is more than light that these people need. Pre-pay solar energy from Off Grid Electric gives them electricity to charge

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/16-million-grid-electric-solarcity/feed/ 6 How Substantial Are PetersenDean’s Allegations Against SEIA? http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/how-substantial-are-petersendeans-allegations/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/how-substantial-are-petersendeans-allegations/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:05:17 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76450 Originally published on the ECOreport. PetersenDean claims that 7 of the 11 Board members displayed on Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) website are from  “Chinese-based manufacturing and affiliated companies” and SEIA represents Chinese rather than American interests. It is calling upon the Board to resign and is “asking for an ethics investigation under the SEIA by-laws, including Article 10.”

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/17/how-substantial-are-petersendeans-allegations/feed/ 0 Solar Powered Cars, Top Solar Stocks (+ Other Solar Stories) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/solar-powered-cars-solar-news-3/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/solar-powered-cars-solar-news-3/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2014 16:50:01 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76426 In case you just can’t get enough solar news, analysis, and commentary, here’s a big link drop of good solar stories we haven’t already covered on CleanTechnica. Solar powered cars, solar trees, top solar stocks, and much, much more. Enjoy! Fun Solar EV Charging Rocks, But Which Option To Choose? Solar Trees For Solar-Powered EVs Solar

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/16/solar-powered-cars-solar-news-3/feed/ 0 Arizona’s Largest Utility Plans Tax On Solar Leases http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/12/arizonas-largest-utility-plans-tax-solar-leases/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/12/arizonas-largest-utility-plans-tax-solar-leases/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:04:38 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=76265 This headline on solar leases from an investment site caught my eye: “Solar Leases Set To Become Toxic in Arizona.” Drawing free renewable energy from the sun sounds like a grand idea to many – but not if you happen to be a utility company operating with a business model based on the selling energy. Solar, which once had

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/12/arizonas-largest-utility-plans-tax-solar-leases/feed/ 32 One-Hour Solar Panel Installation, Fastest-Growing Solar State, + Other Solar News http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/one-hour-solar-panel-installation-solar-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/one-hour-solar-panel-installation-solar-news/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2014 14:44:30 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75731 Alongside our EV news roundup, here’s one for solar energy. But make sure you read all of our solar energy stories first. US Stuff One-Hour Solar Panel Installation (Seriously, One Hour!) The Fastest Growing Solar State In US Is Georgia $250 Million Dollar Funding Round For Solar Power Company Sunnova SolarCity, Walmart, Tesla Team Up To

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/12/01/one-hour-solar-panel-installation-solar-news/feed/ 8 US Could Generate 100x Electricity Needs From Solar (+ Other Solar News & Views) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/24/us-generate-100x-electricity-needs-solar-solar-news-views/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/24/us-generate-100x-electricity-needs-solar-solar-news-views/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:52:13 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75345 For the solar obsessed, here’s some more good solar news and views from around the interwebs. 1. The US Could Generate 100 Times Its Electricity From Solar Power 2. Nearly 6,000 Homes To Get Solar Power In San Diego Area 3. SolarCity & NREL Team Up In Hawaii 4. Does Solar Power Make Sense for Your Home? 5. Solar Stocks Headed

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/24/us-generate-100x-electricity-needs-solar-solar-news-views/feed/ 0 Solar News: Home Energy Storage Market To Explode, Vivint Solar CEO Says Republican Congress Could Be Good, Renewable Energy In Germany (In Charts)… http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/18/home-storage-market-explode-solar-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/18/home-storage-market-explode-solar-news/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:08:19 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=75133 Here are some more great solar stories from around the interwebs, to complement our own solar stories: For Consumers 1. Going Solar Made Easier By Online Shopping Site and Staples Gift Cards 2. New Financing Models to Drive Demand for Commercial Solar 3. Crowdfunding Solar Power for the World’s Poorest People 4. This Social Network Connects Solar Homeowners 5. US

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/18/home-storage-market-explode-solar-news/feed/ 0 Q3 Earnings: Vivint Continues To Build Momentum Despite Shaky Start http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/11/q3-earnings-vivint-continues-build-momentum-despite-shaky-start/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/11/q3-earnings-vivint-continues-build-momentum-despite-shaky-start/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2014 11:11:07 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74816 In its first quarter as a publicly owned company, US-based Vivint Solar announced Monday relatively good figures for the third quarter, with significant increases over a majority measures. However, despite strong gains, the company reported a loss of 66 cents a share across the quarter, causing some further fluctuation on the New York Stock Exchange.

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/11/q3-earnings-vivint-continues-build-momentum-despite-shaky-start/feed/ 0 Top Solar Policy States (+ Other Solar News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/10/top-solar-policy-states-solar-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/10/top-solar-policy-states-solar-news/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2014 16:07:54 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74774 Looking for some more good solar news? Aside from our wonderful solar energy stories, below are some top solar news stories I’d recommend. Top solar policy states, Patagonia’s solar power push in Hawaii, a Mercedes solar concept car, and more goodies. Enjoy! Solar Policy & Politics News Anti-Solar Campaign Exposed Top Solar Policy States In America The

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/10/top-solar-policy-states-solar-news/feed/ 0 Floridians Who Want Solar: Kick Rick Scott Out http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/floridians-want-solar-kick-rick-scott/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/floridians-want-solar-kick-rick-scott/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2014 18:00:16 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74478 Solar Love. At a time when solar power in the United States has grown by leaps and bounds, the Republican governor of Florida, Rick Scott, has done nothing to support the industry. The “Sunshine State,” with more solar potential than all but a couple of other states, ranks 18th for installed solar power capacity. Furthermore, while

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/floridians-want-solar-kick-rick-scott/feed/ 16 Solar Job Help (+ Other Solar News) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/solar-jobs-solar-news/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/solar-jobs-solar-news/#comments Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:46:55 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74456 In case you were getting bored, here’s a massive list of solar energy stories that I think are worth a read. For more, see our own solar news. Top Pick: Hey, Hippie — Get A Job! (In The Solar Energy Industry) General Solar Stories Choosing Solar Power Influenced By Neighbors More Than Income? Driving on Wind

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/11/04/solar-jobs-solar-news/feed/ 0 Solar Power Company Sunrun Joins With Energy Storage Provider Outback http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/29/solar-power-company-sunrun-joins-energy-storage-provider-outback/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/29/solar-power-company-sunrun-joins-energy-storage-provider-outback/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2014 05:30:43 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73933 It appears the energy storage trend is gradually expanding. Sunrun and Outback have partnered to try a pilot project offering energy storage for some Sunrun solar power customers. Sunrun says it has over 30,000 customers, so there will be plenty to choose from for the pilot program. Weather-resistant batteries and inverters will be tested with

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/29/solar-power-company-sunrun-joins-energy-storage-provider-outback/feed/ 1 SunEdison Expanding Into UK, Australia, & China http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/28/sunedison-expanding-uk-australia-china/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/28/sunedison-expanding-uk-australia-china/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2014 12:17:08 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=74080 One of the world’s leading solar energy companies, SunEdison, is from the looks of it aiming to expand beyond its already quite notable position, to one of perhaps global dominance — based on recent announcements. The recent announcements in question refer to the company’s stated intent to continue growing in the UK market; its recent expansion

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/28/sunedison-expanding-uk-australia-china/feed/ 0 New Tool For Clean Energy Action: “SWITCH” http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/28/clean-energy-action-tool-switch-uc-berkeley/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/28/clean-energy-action-tool-switch-uc-berkeley/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2014 06:00:12 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73934 A new policymaking tool to better enable the shift to renewable energy has been developed by researchers at the University of California–Berkeley, and presented at an event at the University of Copenhagen. Policymakers and planners need to discern the most efficient and effective means within the multiple choices and routes to cutting greenhouse gases and shifting

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/28/clean-energy-action-tool-switch-uc-berkeley/feed/ 2 SolarCity Stock — True Value? Good Time To Buy? http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/26/solarcity-stock-true-value-good-time-buy/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/26/solarcity-stock-true-value-good-time-buy/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:59:13 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73994 Admittedly, the article I’m referencing is not new, but I think it’s just about as relevant now as it was in August. It’s the most useful and interesting article I’ve ever seen on the topic of SolarCity stock, so if you’re at all interested in this matter or in the business model and business plan of

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/26/solarcity-stock-true-value-good-time-buy/feed/ 1 How “Cost of Solar” Got Started, & Its Competitive Advantage (Exclusive) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/26/cost-solar/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/26/cost-solar/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:15:52 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73979 Editor’s Note: I won’t steal Joe’s thunder on this, but I have been working with Joe almost since the beginning of Cost of Solar and Grid Freedom so I want to chime in about a few things. First of all, Joe is an extremely hard-working, genuine guy. This guy’s trying to make a difference by

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/26/cost-solar/feed/ 0 The Solar Energy Revolution Everyone’s Ignoring… Is In Bangladesh http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/25/solar-energy-revolution-everyones-ignoring-bangladesh/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/10/25/solar-energy-revolution-everyones-ignoring-bangladesh/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2014 12:20:41 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=73955 We put a lot of cyber ink into the German, Australian, US, Chinese, Indian, Chilean, and Japanese solar energy revolutions. However, I think the Bangladeshi solar revolution is one we don’t write about enough. One of the biggest reasons for that is probably that it doesn’t compare to the others on a total capacity basis. However,

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