As we’ve reported numerous times, in places where solar leasing is offered, the large majority of people who go solar decide to do so through the solar leasing model. There are various reasons for that*, but I think the biggest has got to be the $0-down or close-to-$0-down incentive. People … [continued]
Originally published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Thirty clean energy companies, including seven companies based in Colorado, will present their business cases to a panel of investors and industry experts in Denver, Dec. 3-4, as the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) hosts its annual Industry Growth Forum. … [continued]
Originally published on ClimateProgress by Jeff Spross When it comes to investing in a future of clean and sustainable energy, the world is rapidly falling behind. That’s the finding from a new study by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), that determined global investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and adaptation actually dropped $5 billion … [continued]
The roofing company PetersenDean and DPW are working with Suniva on an affordable solar campaign to provide solar systems in a more economical fashion. This is being announced at the Solar Power International Conference in Chicago, which is currently taking place. One of the pluses of this campaign for Americans, titled Solar … [continued]
One of the largest residential solar power providers in the US, Vivint Solar, just announced that it has raised $540 million of new funding via two more rounds of residential solar financing. The funds are provided by two major financial institutions. In addition to $540 million, a further $200 million … [continued]
Germany is racing past 20% renewable energy on its electricity grid, but news stories stridently warn that this new wind and solar power is costing “billions.” But often left out (or buried far from the lede) is the overwhelming popularity of the country’s relentless focus on energy change (energiewende). How can … [continued]
Increasing the number of jobs in our country is critical. However, what is intelligent is to create jobs that are truly sustainable. Due to recent improvements in Broward County, Florida, there are many happy contractors, electricians, and others in related fields thanks to a new program. An intelligent effort from … [continued]
The Solar Energy Industries Association recently hosted a Google+ Hangout, its “Solar Means Business 2013” Hangout. Much of what was presented has been covered thoroughly on CleanTechnica, so I’m just going to skip that part (but you can watch it all from the beginning here.) But a few parts towards … [continued]
Fast-changing economics mean renewables worldwide will represent 34% of all installed capacity by 2030, according to a new report from the World Energy Council and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
New statistics released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance have shown that global investment in clean energy during the third quarter of 2013 was down 14% on this year’s second quarter and 20% below 2012’s Q3. The information stems from Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s latest data on deals and projects, and … [continued]
