February 7th, 2013 | by Andrew
Group buying programs have caught on fast in the US, helping reduce the up-front cost of installing solar PV systems. Via HGACBuy, municipal and state government agencies are getting in on the act
November 4th, 2012 | by Zachary Shahan
Following up on my “On Romney” post from earlier today, here is my take on President Obama, especially in
October 15th, 2012 | by Andrew
The new 44% commercial-ready CPV efficiency record bests the previous record of 43.5% that Solar Junction set back in April, marking another milestone in what's been an eventful year for the emerging US CPV manufacturer, as well as CPV technology in general.
October 13th, 2012 | by Andrew
Interior Department Secretary Ken Salazar on Friday announced a federal blueprint for large-scale solar power project developments spanning six
September 17th, 2012 | by Andrew
Semprius and its backers -- including the DOE, NREL, Pratt & Whitney, and Siemens -- believe record-high efficiency ratings and low-cost production will make the startup's concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) cells and modules a winner in a global solar market undergoing much turmoil, including bankruptcies, plant shutdowns, slowdowns, layoffs, and cutbacks in government solar incentives and subsidies
September 10th, 2012 | by Andrew
Q2 was a record quarter for the US solar market, intensifying opposition and populist rhetoric notwithstanding. Utility solar power installations powered second quarter gains in solar power capacity, though residential solar power installations increased for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to SEIA-GTM Research's latest quarterly report.
March 7th, 2012 | by Andrew
The latest solar energy installation resulting from Tioga Energy-BJ's Wholesale Club's renewable energy partnership illustrates the success of the Obama administration's support for clean, renewable energy
October 7th, 2011 | by Zachary Shahan
Wow, talk about patriotism. Despite the fact that Ernst & Young identified the U.S as the most attractive nation in the world for solar energy investment this year (by far), and we have seen tremendous growth in solar energy this year, the GOP seems to think we've lost to China on possibly the most important global economic market this century, and that we should just give up. Shocking! Luckily, Obama has responded to this
