JinkoSolar To Develop 500 MW Solar Power Capacity In China’s Zhejiang Province
JinkoSolar, a solar manufacturer, has signed an agreement with Lishui, China, to set up 500 MW of solar power capacity over the next five years.
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Huge Legal Victory For Rooftop Solar Power
The Dubuque-based solar developer Eagle Point Solar has just won a big legal battle that could break the US rooftop solar market wide open, in Iowa and beyond.
3 Lessons Learned From Latin America’s Red-Hot Solar Market
Latin America is one of the world’s hottest solar markets, but unique market dynamics challenge new projects. Here are three lessons learned to help developers succeed.
10 Ways You Can Use Solar Panels to Help You Save or Make Money
Here’s a fun post from the folks over at Compare Electricity Prices (image added): Whether it’s the rising cost of energy, a desire to go green, or a little bit of both, you’re considering installing solar panels in your home. Good for you. The advantages and savings can be significant … [continued]
Community Solar in Olympia, Washington Moves Forward
The city of Olympia, Washington has approved five new community solar projects, which will be installed at the new Hands-On Children’s Museum; City Hall; the Olympia Community Center; Fire Station #4; and Fir Street Reservoir in 2012. Community Solar: A Public-Private Partnership The systems will be deployed through a power … [continued]
Decoupled Utility PG&E Invests in Californians' Solar Roofs With SunRun (and Texans' Too)
California’s PG&E has just invested $100 million in SunRun, which offers solar power purchase agreements, (in addition to its earlier $61 million investment in Solar City‘s solar lease), through its investment arm, Pacific Energy Capital. Some of the California utility investment will help homeowners in other states, like Texas, get … [continued]
How Southern Company Keeps Solar Competition Out of Georgia
Georgia has about 12 laws on the books to make it difficult for solar power to compete head to head with fossil power. All twelve were lobbied for successfully by Georgia Power, and its parent Southern Company. But the most effective of the twelve anti-competitive laws is the Territorial Electric … [continued]
5 Effective Strategies for Solar Companies in a Slow Economy
The solar industry has taken a beating lately. At their low in November, solar stocks were down 70%. Natural gas and oil prices have plunged, reducing the value of renewable energy. Financing is scarce, making the upfront cost of solar energy a challenge. Perhaps these conditions will encourage innovation. Here … [continued]
