http://www.germaloneheatingandplumbing.com Heating & Plumbing Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:03:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/02/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/02/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:03:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/02/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/02/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2012-10-percent-more-than-other-top-10-lists?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2012-10-percent-more-than-other-top-10-lists?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:45 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2012-10-percent-more-than-other-top-10-lists?cmpid=rss Maybe it was because Seeking Alpha did not carry my annual list of 10 Clean Energy Stocks for 2012 this year, but no one seems to have noticed that there were actually 11 stocks in the list. Call it the Spinal Tap of top-ten lists.]]> Maybe it was because Seeking Alpha did not carry my annual list of 10 Clean Energy Stocks for 2012 this year, but no one seems to have noticed that there were actually 11 stocks in the list. Call it the Spinal Tap of top-ten lists.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2012-10-percent-more-than-other-top-10-lists?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/solar-freds-7-keys-to-why-people-share-marketing-materials-on-the-web?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/solar-freds-7-keys-to-why-people-share-marketing-materials-on-the-web?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/solar-freds-7-keys-to-why-people-share-marketing-materials-on-the-web?cmpid=rss What triggers you to press one of those share buttons above, or email this post — or any website link — to a colleague or friend? Think about it. Because the keys to knowing why people share things are the keys to so-called "viral" solar marketing. Before we get to why we share, let's talk about how we used to share and how we share]]> What triggers you to press one of those share buttons above, or email this post — or any website link — to a colleague or friend? Think about it. Because the keys to knowing why people share things are the keys to so-called "viral" solar marketing. Before we get to why we share, let's talk about how we used to share and how we share]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/solar-freds-7-keys-to-why-people-share-marketing-materials-on-the-web?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/asia-report-india-sees-52-percent-rise-in-investments?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/asia-report-india-sees-52-percent-rise-in-investments?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:31 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/asia-report-india-sees-52-percent-rise-in-investments?cmpid=rss The year 2011 may be remembered in clean energy circles as the moment when India became a major player across several industries.]]> The year 2011 may be remembered in clean energy circles as the moment when India became a major player across several industries.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/asia-report-india-sees-52-percent-rise-in-investments?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/suntech-dupont-to-collab-on-solar-backsheets-supply-chain?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/suntech-dupont-to-collab-on-solar-backsheets-supply-chain?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:42 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/suntech-dupont-to-collab-on-solar-backsheets-supply-chain?cmpid=rss It's easy to think about modules as singular units of power output, but the reality is that they are a collection of diverse components, each with influence over the end system's total cost and performance. For DuPont, its focus is of course on the materials side, from metallization pastes used to form contacts on the solar cell, to backsheet materials that protect the panels themselves.]]> It's easy to think about modules as singular units of power output, but the reality is that they are a collection of diverse components, each with influence over the end system's total cost and performance. For DuPont, its focus is of course on the materials side, from metallization pastes used to form contacts on the solar cell, to backsheet materials that protect the panels themselves.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/suntech-dupont-to-collab-on-solar-backsheets-supply-chain?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/does-untold-impact-on-solar?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/does-untold-impact-on-solar?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:30:04 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/does-untold-impact-on-solar?cmpid=rss The Obama Administration's $60 billion Loan Guarantee Program (LGP) for renewable energy is considered a failure because of Solyndra, Beacon Power, and potential 2012 bankruptcies. What is not well known is that 75 percent of the program's deployed funds went to relatively low risk power plants that will catapult the U.S. to a leadership role in the utility-scale solar sector. This is hardly the hallmark of a "failed program." The program is akin to Shakespeare's King Henry V, who said as a delinquent Prince: "I'll so offend as to make offense a skill, redeeming time when men think least I will."]]> The Obama Administration's $60 billion Loan Guarantee Program (LGP) for renewable energy is considered a failure because of Solyndra, Beacon Power, and potential 2012 bankruptcies. What is not well known is that 75 percent of the program's deployed funds went to relatively low risk power plants that will catapult the U.S. to a leadership role in the utility-scale solar sector. This is hardly the hallmark of a "failed program." The program is akin to Shakespeare's King Henry V, who said as a delinquent Prince: "I'll so offend as to make offense a skill, redeeming time when men think least I will."]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/does-untold-impact-on-solar?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/miasol-eacute-claims-17-percent-efficient-cigs-device-14-percent-in-production?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/miasol-eacute-claims-17-percent-efficient-cigs-device-14-percent-in-production?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:23:10 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/miasol-eacute-claims-17-percent-efficient-cigs-device-14-percent-in-production?cmpid=rss Miasolé says it has created a 17.3 percent "champion" thin-film copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar photovoltaic device, results obtained in its own labs and not (yet) independently verified.]]> Miasolé says it has created a 17.3 percent "champion" thin-film copper-indium-gallium-selenide (CIGS) solar photovoltaic device, results obtained in its own labs and not (yet) independently verified.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/miasol-eacute-claims-17-percent-efficient-cigs-device-14-percent-in-production?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/experts-predict-end-of-month-for-ontario-fit-review-update?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/experts-predict-end-of-month-for-ontario-fit-review-update?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:02:34 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/experts-predict-end-of-month-for-ontario-fit-review-update?cmpid=rss By late February the renewable energy industry should have direction from the Ontario government on some of the major changes ahead for the province’s landmark feed-in tariff program. “I am hoping we will have an announcement then with the megawatt (MW) targets and pricing, then new rules and contracts in March, and application processi]]> By late February the renewable energy industry should have direction from the Ontario government on some of the major changes ahead for the province’s landmark feed-in tariff program. “I am hoping we will have an announcement then with the megawatt (MW) targets and pricing, then new rules and contracts in March, and application processi]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/02/experts-predict-end-of-month-for-ontario-fit-review-update?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/if-solar-is-contagious-can-utilities-help-spread-the-bug?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/if-solar-is-contagious-can-utilities-help-spread-the-bug?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:03 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/if-solar-is-contagious-can-utilities-help-spread-the-bug?cmpid=rss You may have heard it before, but it is worth mentioning again: In residential communities, solar is contagious. But a recent study, "Peer Effects in the Diffusion of Solar Photovoltaic Panels," conducted by Bryan Bollinger of the NYU Stern School of Business and Kenneth Gillingham of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, published in December sheds some new light on the phenomenon.]]> You may have heard it before, but it is worth mentioning again: In residential communities, solar is contagious. But a recent study, "Peer Effects in the Diffusion of Solar Photovoltaic Panels," conducted by Bryan Bollinger of the NYU Stern School of Business and Kenneth Gillingham of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, published in December sheds some new light on the phenomenon.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/if-solar-is-contagious-can-utilities-help-spread-the-bug?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/executive-roundtable-the-future-of-utility-scale-renewables?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/executive-roundtable-the-future-of-utility-scale-renewables?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:37:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/executive-roundtable-the-future-of-utility-scale-renewables?cmpid=rss Renewable energy in the United States is at a crossroads. With several federal tax grants set to expire by the end of 2012, utilities are trying to decide if the falling prices of solar and wind technology makes renewable energy competitive enough to invest in despite vanishing federal aid.]]> Renewable energy in the United States is at a crossroads. With several federal tax grants set to expire by the end of 2012, utilities are trying to decide if the falling prices of solar and wind technology makes renewable energy competitive enough to invest in despite vanishing federal aid.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/executive-roundtable-the-future-of-utility-scale-renewables?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/europes-2011-2012-pv-installs-two-tales-of-growth?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/europes-2011-2012-pv-installs-two-tales-of-growth?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:55:51 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/europes-2011-2012-pv-installs-two-tales-of-growth?cmpid=rss Two reports out in the past week examine Europe's solar PV market in 2011, indicating slowing growth in the flagship countries and promise in some smaller regions for 2012 and beyond. Note that the data that follows is preliminary; final 2011 numbers won't be known until later in the first quarter, including some likely revisions thanks to a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter in several key regions (more on that below).]]> Two reports out in the past week examine Europe's solar PV market in 2011, indicating slowing growth in the flagship countries and promise in some smaller regions for 2012 and beyond. Note that the data that follows is preliminary; final 2011 numbers won't be known until later in the first quarter, including some likely revisions thanks to a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter in several key regions (more on that below).]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/europes-2011-2012-pv-installs-two-tales-of-growth?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/solar-trade-dispute-behind-the-jobs-numbers?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/solar-trade-dispute-behind-the-jobs-numbers?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:11:07 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/solar-trade-dispute-behind-the-jobs-numbers?cmpid=rss A recent report has generated lots of buzz by finding that as many as 50,000 jobs could be lost over the next three years if a 100 percent tariff is placed on Chinese solar panels. Yet from where I'm sitting, I see a far different number from the same report: The industry could add 15,000 jobs by 2014.]]> A recent report has generated lots of buzz by finding that as many as 50,000 jobs could be lost over the next three years if a 100 percent tariff is placed on Chinese solar panels. Yet from where I'm sitting, I see a far different number from the same report: The industry could add 15,000 jobs by 2014.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/solar-trade-dispute-behind-the-jobs-numbers?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/latin-america-report-energy-summit-headed-to-rio?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/latin-america-report-energy-summit-headed-to-rio?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:05:45 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/latin-america-report-energy-summit-headed-to-rio?cmpid=rss Twenty years ago, international leaders descended on Brazil to lay the groundwork for what would eventually become the Kyoto Protocol. This summer, a 20-member United Nations panel will once again head to Rio de Janeiro with an even more ambitious agenda.]]> Twenty years ago, international leaders descended on Brazil to lay the groundwork for what would eventually become the Kyoto Protocol. This summer, a 20-member United Nations panel will once again head to Rio de Janeiro with an even more ambitious agenda.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/latin-america-report-energy-summit-headed-to-rio?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/china-set-to-vigorously-develop-green-economy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/china-set-to-vigorously-develop-green-economy?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:05 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/china-set-to-vigorously-develop-green-economy?cmpid=rss Due to growing urbanization and resulting environmental threats, China has invested nearly US$50 billion annually into its renewable energy sector since 2009. China's five-year investment in environmental protection is on track to reach 3.1 trillion yuan (US$454 billion). By 2015, its environmental protection industry is expected to top 2 trillion yuan (US$317 billion).]]> Due to growing urbanization and resulting environmental threats, China has invested nearly US$50 billion annually into its renewable energy sector since 2009. China's five-year investment in environmental protection is on track to reach 3.1 trillion yuan (US$454 billion). By 2015, its environmental protection industry is expected to top 2 trillion yuan (US$317 billion).]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/china-set-to-vigorously-develop-green-economy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/global-concentrated-photovoltaic-market-growth-and-investments?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/global-concentrated-photovoltaic-market-growth-and-investments?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/global-concentrated-photovoltaic-market-growth-and-investments?cmpid=rss Concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) is an upcoming renewable market that promises to provide cost-effective power generation at high levels of efficiency. The performance of a CPV system is dependant on the direct normal irradiance (DNI). Because of this major performance parameter, the number of regions ideal for CPV system installations is limited. According to Prof. Humayun Mughal, the potential market destinations based on DNI for the CPV technology are Southwest US, Mexico, Chile, Southern Peru, Southwest Bolivia, Northwest Argentina, and Mediterranean countries, Australia, North Africa, Middle East, Western India and Western China.]]> Concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) is an upcoming renewable market that promises to provide cost-effective power generation at high levels of efficiency. The performance of a CPV system is dependant on the direct normal irradiance (DNI). Because of this major performance parameter, the number of regions ideal for CPV system installations is limited. According to Prof. Humayun Mughal, the potential market destinations based on DNI for the CPV technology are Southwest US, Mexico, Chile, Southern Peru, Southwest Bolivia, Northwest Argentina, and Mediterranean countries, Australia, North Africa, Middle East, Western India and Western China.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/02/global-concentrated-photovoltaic-market-growth-and-investments?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/evaluating-institutional-on-site-clean-energy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/evaluating-institutional-on-site-clean-energy?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:47 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/evaluating-institutional-on-site-clean-energy?cmpid=rss Earlier this month, I attended EUCI’s Utilizing Clean Power Development Conference in Philadelphia.  The conference attracted a variety of large institutions (hospitals, municipalities, universities, etc.), developers, and financers to discuss the opportunity and challenges surrounding deployment of on-site renewable energy.  Instit]]> Earlier this month, I attended EUCI’s Utilizing Clean Power Development Conference in Philadelphia.  The conference attracted a variety of large institutions (hospitals, municipalities, universities, etc.), developers, and financers to discuss the opportunity and challenges surrounding deployment of on-site renewable energy.  Instit]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/evaluating-institutional-on-site-clean-energy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/hourly-electricity-pricing-boosts-value-of-distributed-solar-by-33?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/hourly-electricity-pricing-boosts-value-of-distributed-solar-by-33?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/hourly-electricity-pricing-boosts-value-of-distributed-solar-by-33?cmpid=rss What if electricity cost more when the sun was shining?  Many utilities are using new electronic "smart meters" to adjust the price of electricity as often as every hour, to reflect supply and demand.  And charging more when electricity is in short supply can be good news, increasing the value of solar by 33 percent or more. Time-]]> What if electricity cost more when the sun was shining?  Many utilities are using new electronic "smart meters" to adjust the price of electricity as often as every hour, to reflect supply and demand.  And charging more when electricity is in short supply can be good news, increasing the value of solar by 33 percent or more. Time-]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/hourly-electricity-pricing-boosts-value-of-distributed-solar-by-33?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/kyocera-to-launch-solar-with-li-ion-battery-storage-for-homes-in-japan?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/kyocera-to-launch-solar-with-li-ion-battery-storage-for-homes-in-japan?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:13:29 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/kyocera-to-launch-solar-with-li-ion-battery-storage-for-homes-in-japan?cmpid=rss A big energy-related disaster doesn't just leave horrible marks on people's lives; it also can propel better and quicker policy and technology adoption. Kyocera on Monday said it plans to start selling a system that pairs solar panels with lithium-ion batteries for the residential market in Japan starting this summer.]]> A big energy-related disaster doesn't just leave horrible marks on people's lives; it also can propel better and quicker policy and technology adoption. Kyocera on Monday said it plans to start selling a system that pairs solar panels with lithium-ion batteries for the residential market in Japan starting this summer.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/kyocera-to-launch-solar-with-li-ion-battery-storage-for-homes-in-japan?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sorting-out-solar-pv-downstream-m-a?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sorting-out-solar-pv-downstream-m-a?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sorting-out-solar-pv-downstream-m-a?cmpid=rss The volatile swings seen in the upstream part of the solar PV supply chain, from silicon to cell/module pricing, have been well documented. End-market demand and associated policies supporting it is also a roller coaster, with many key regions currently embroiled in what to do for 2012 and beyond.]]> The volatile swings seen in the upstream part of the solar PV supply chain, from silicon to cell/module pricing, have been well documented. End-market demand and associated policies supporting it is also a roller coaster, with many key regions currently embroiled in what to do for 2012 and beyond.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sorting-out-solar-pv-downstream-m-a?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-doc-extends-solar-trade-case-deadline-to-march-2?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-doc-extends-solar-trade-case-deadline-to-march-2?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:43:33 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-doc-extends-solar-trade-case-deadline-to-march-2?cmpid=rss Solar players on both sides of the Pacific have been warily anticipating the Feb. 13 deadline when the Department of Commerce was set to announce whether it would impose duties on solar cells and modules coming in from China.]]> Solar players on both sides of the Pacific have been warily anticipating the Feb. 13 deadline when the Department of Commerce was set to announce whether it would impose duties on solar cells and modules coming in from China.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-doc-extends-solar-trade-case-deadline-to-march-2?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/psst-solar-fred-marketing-tip-film-your-solar-projects-in-time-lapse?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/psst-solar-fred-marketing-tip-film-your-solar-projects-in-time-lapse?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:39:59 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/psst-solar-fred-marketing-tip-film-your-solar-projects-in-time-lapse?cmpid=rss I have no idea why people love time-lapse videos. Our eyes are certainly attracted to things that move quickly, and for some reason it’s fun to see people in hardhats and machines building a solar project from nothing, condensing days or weeks into minutes. Below are two recent time-lapse solar videos that I saw on Twitter. Both are large]]> I have no idea why people love time-lapse videos. Our eyes are certainly attracted to things that move quickly, and for some reason it’s fun to see people in hardhats and machines building a solar project from nothing, condensing days or weeks into minutes. Below are two recent time-lapse solar videos that I saw on Twitter. Both are large]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/psst-solar-fred-marketing-tip-film-your-solar-projects-in-time-lapse?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/survey-reveals-customers-wish-list-for-pv-inverter-improvements?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/survey-reveals-customers-wish-list-for-pv-inverter-improvements?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:20:42 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/survey-reveals-customers-wish-list-for-pv-inverter-improvements?cmpid=rss System-level monitoring, continued adoption of string inverters for large PV installs, and improvements by Chinese suppliers are among the trends gleaned from a survey of inverter buyers & sellers.]]> System-level monitoring, continued adoption of string inverters for large PV installs, and improvements by Chinese suppliers are among the trends gleaned from a survey of inverter buyers & sellers.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/survey-reveals-customers-wish-list-for-pv-inverter-improvements?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:03:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/think-ink-for-increased-efficiency?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/think-ink-for-increased-efficiency?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:05:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/think-ink-for-increased-efficiency?cmpid=rss One dollar per watt: that's the mark the solar industry is hoping to hit in order to become cost-competitive with conventional energies. In a bid to reach this magic number in the next two years, various Asian manufacturers are striving to reduce costs by increasing volume production. An alternative direction that will benefit the industry in the long term is to target increased efficiencies primarily through new manufacturing processes, new higher-quality materials for metallization and changing the structure of the cell. Nanotechnology companies have developed these new materials and processes that enable manufacturers to both increase quality and lower-cost production, bringing the era of solar grid parity closer than ever before.]]> One dollar per watt: that's the mark the solar industry is hoping to hit in order to become cost-competitive with conventional energies. In a bid to reach this magic number in the next two years, various Asian manufacturers are striving to reduce costs by increasing volume production. An alternative direction that will benefit the industry in the long term is to target increased efficiencies primarily through new manufacturing processes, new higher-quality materials for metallization and changing the structure of the cell. Nanotechnology companies have developed these new materials and processes that enable manufacturers to both increase quality and lower-cost production, bringing the era of solar grid parity closer than ever before.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/think-ink-for-increased-efficiency?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-2012-new-england-solar-market?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-2012-new-england-solar-market?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:36:23 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-2012-new-england-solar-market?cmpid=rss The New England solar market is extremely strong. But even with these strong existing players, there is still room for more competition and new players enter every day. With that said, there are number of opportunities and risks that have the ability to impact industry growth and profits. In December and January, I spent a lot of time talking with]]> The New England solar market is extremely strong. But even with these strong existing players, there is still room for more competition and new players enter every day. With that said, there are number of opportunities and risks that have the ability to impact industry growth and profits. In December and January, I spent a lot of time talking with]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/opportunities-and-challenges-in-the-2012-new-england-solar-market?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/u-s-department-of-defense-takes-forceful-lead-as-early-adopters-of-solar-energy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/u-s-department-of-defense-takes-forceful-lead-as-early-adopters-of-solar-energy?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:25:33 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/u-s-department-of-defense-takes-forceful-lead-as-early-adopters-of-solar-energy?cmpid=rss The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has a tradition of accelerating technological advancements, serving as early adopters and impacting the broader commercial market in such areas as aviation, computing and GPS. For the past several years, the DoD has been playing this same role in the renewable energy space.]]> The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has a tradition of accelerating technological advancements, serving as early adopters and impacting the broader commercial market in such areas as aviation, computing and GPS. For the past several years, the DoD has been playing this same role in the renewable energy space.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/u-s-department-of-defense-takes-forceful-lead-as-early-adopters-of-solar-energy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asian-solar-pv-installs-surging-china-blistering?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asian-solar-pv-installs-surging-china-blistering?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:24:38 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asian-solar-pv-installs-surging-china-blistering?cmpid=rss Asia-Pacific markets together added 2.8-gigawatts (GW) of solar PV installations in 4Q11 on the way to a total of 6GW for the entire year, an eye-popping 165% growth, thanks in large part to a massive run-up in China's domestic sector, according to calculations from Solarbuzz.]]> Asia-Pacific markets together added 2.8-gigawatts (GW) of solar PV installations in 4Q11 on the way to a total of 6GW for the entire year, an eye-popping 165% growth, thanks in large part to a massive run-up in China's domestic sector, according to calculations from Solarbuzz.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asian-solar-pv-installs-surging-china-blistering?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/dark-clouds-threaten-german-clean-energy-ambitions?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/dark-clouds-threaten-german-clean-energy-ambitions?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:37:44 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/dark-clouds-threaten-german-clean-energy-ambitions?cmpid=rss During the fourteen years that I've lived in Switzerland, the Germans have been the world's staunchest supporters of green power and alternative energy. Their aggressive development of wind power was breathtaking, as was their warm embrace of photovoltaic power.]]> During the fourteen years that I've lived in Switzerland, the Germans have been the world's staunchest supporters of green power and alternative energy. Their aggressive development of wind power was breathtaking, as was their warm embrace of photovoltaic power.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/dark-clouds-threaten-german-clean-energy-ambitions?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/one-leader-lots-of-consolidation-as-cigs-market-emerges?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/one-leader-lots-of-consolidation-as-cigs-market-emerges?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:44:25 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/one-leader-lots-of-consolidation-as-cigs-market-emerges?cmpid=rss 2011 was "a breakout year" for CIGS solar PV as suppliers continued to trim production costs, increase module conversion efficiencies, and widen adoption in commercial rooftops. But while CIGS (and thin-film brethren CdTe, thanks to First Solar's market leadership) continue to press on, the solar PV industry is still very much dominated by silicon, which has more standardized manufacturing on the one end and far more installed capacity on the installation side -- and all-important bankability thanks to both.]]> 2011 was "a breakout year" for CIGS solar PV as suppliers continued to trim production costs, increase module conversion efficiencies, and widen adoption in commercial rooftops. But while CIGS (and thin-film brethren CdTe, thanks to First Solar's market leadership) continue to press on, the solar PV industry is still very much dominated by silicon, which has more standardized manufacturing on the one end and far more installed capacity on the installation side -- and all-important bankability thanks to both.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/one-leader-lots-of-consolidation-as-cigs-market-emerges?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/obama-sticking-to-promise-of-clean-energy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/obama-sticking-to-promise-of-clean-energy?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:17:01 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/obama-sticking-to-promise-of-clean-energy?cmpid=rss In his Jan. 24 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama reinstated his commitment to renewable energy. Despite the demise of solar manufacturer Solyndra looming over the past year of his term, Obama said that he “will not walk away from the promise of clean energy.” Obama called for a commitment by the Defense Department]]> In his Jan. 24 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama reinstated his commitment to renewable energy. Despite the demise of solar manufacturer Solyndra looming over the past year of his term, Obama said that he “will not walk away from the promise of clean energy.” Obama called for a commitment by the Defense Department]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/obama-sticking-to-promise-of-clean-energy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/china-need-not-fear-tariff-barriers-in-india?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/china-need-not-fear-tariff-barriers-in-india?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:37:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/china-need-not-fear-tariff-barriers-in-india?cmpid=rss Chinese solar module makers should not fear India tariff or trade barriers that could restrict or affect exports to the fast-growing market. Chinese manufacturers slowed marketing efforts in India due to the growing wave of module import opposition in the U.S., fearing that the Indian government would also impose import duties.  In]]> Chinese solar module makers should not fear India tariff or trade barriers that could restrict or affect exports to the fast-growing market. Chinese manufacturers slowed marketing efforts in India due to the growing wave of module import opposition in the U.S., fearing that the Indian government would also impose import duties.  In]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/china-need-not-fear-tariff-barriers-in-india?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/smart-grid-initiatives-address-cyber-security-renewable-energy-intermittency?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/smart-grid-initiatives-address-cyber-security-renewable-energy-intermittency?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:33:01 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/smart-grid-initiatives-address-cyber-security-renewable-energy-intermittency?cmpid=rss Securitizing renewable energy networks from cyber-attacks is not complicated by their oft-cited operational headache of intermittency, but rather by their separation from a utility's control system, said smart grid executives at the Gridwise Global Forum in Washington, DC in early November. Though renewable intermittency adds to the challenge of stabilizing a grid, the forum revealed new evidence of real-world smart grid load shifting that continues to chip away at the tired argument that renewable energy cannot successfully integrate into a legacy grid.]]> Securitizing renewable energy networks from cyber-attacks is not complicated by their oft-cited operational headache of intermittency, but rather by their separation from a utility's control system, said smart grid executives at the Gridwise Global Forum in Washington, DC in early November. Though renewable intermittency adds to the challenge of stabilizing a grid, the forum revealed new evidence of real-world smart grid load shifting that continues to chip away at the tired argument that renewable energy cannot successfully integrate into a legacy grid.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/smart-grid-initiatives-address-cyber-security-renewable-energy-intermittency?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/from-soitec-and-sumitomo-new-gallium-nitride-tech-for-solar-and-led?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/from-soitec-and-sumitomo-new-gallium-nitride-tech-for-solar-and-led?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:16:49 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/from-soitec-and-sumitomo-new-gallium-nitride-tech-for-solar-and-led?cmpid=rss The use of gallium nitride for solar power electronics and light emitting diodes (LED) holds a lot of promise, but the material is expensive and difficult to make. Here comes Soitec and Sumitomo Electric Industries, which announced Tuesday that they have completed their lab work on producing gallium nitride wafers and are moving into pilot production.]]> The use of gallium nitride for solar power electronics and light emitting diodes (LED) holds a lot of promise, but the material is expensive and difficult to make. Here comes Soitec and Sumitomo Electric Industries, which announced Tuesday that they have completed their lab work on producing gallium nitride wafers and are moving into pilot production.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/from-soitec-and-sumitomo-new-gallium-nitride-tech-for-solar-and-led?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/researchers-quantum-dots-boost-cell-efficiencies-by-45?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/researchers-quantum-dots-boost-cell-efficiencies-by-45?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:55:09 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/researchers-quantum-dots-boost-cell-efficiencies-by-45?cmpid=rss The U. of Buffalo (NY) says adding quantum dots into solar cells could increase their efficiency by a whopping 45%.]]> The U. of Buffalo (NY) says adding quantum dots into solar cells could increase their efficiency by a whopping 45%.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/researchers-quantum-dots-boost-cell-efficiencies-by-45?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/holding-solar-financing-companies-accountable?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/holding-solar-financing-companies-accountable?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:18:15 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/holding-solar-financing-companies-accountable?cmpid=rss The increase in residential and light commercial project funding from leases and PPAs is a boon to the solar industry but comes with unique risks that require careful management. With financiers and investors holding these smaller assets for 10 to 20 years, their risk now must be managed more seriously, like that of industrial and utility scale projects. Quality of equipment, field-level workmanship and ongoing performance will be critical for investors to appropriately assess the risk in financed systems. These risks are manageable, but will have severe consequences for the entire industry if not addressed. Several of these risks are discussed below, along with potential means of limiting them.]]> The increase in residential and light commercial project funding from leases and PPAs is a boon to the solar industry but comes with unique risks that require careful management. With financiers and investors holding these smaller assets for 10 to 20 years, their risk now must be managed more seriously, like that of industrial and utility scale projects. Quality of equipment, field-level workmanship and ongoing performance will be critical for investors to appropriately assess the risk in financed systems. These risks are manageable, but will have severe consequences for the entire industry if not addressed. Several of these risks are discussed below, along with potential means of limiting them.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/holding-solar-financing-companies-accountable?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/some-skepticism-on-solar-thermal-powers-storage-potential?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/some-skepticism-on-solar-thermal-powers-storage-potential?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:23:22 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/some-skepticism-on-solar-thermal-powers-storage-potential?cmpid=rss Earlier this month, New York Times reporter Matt Wald had a piece on the role of energy storage in supporting the expansion of renewable energy.  However, his specific focus on solar thermal power generation overlooks the potentially high costs of relying on solar thermal power as well as the potential for distributed “storehousin]]> Earlier this month, New York Times reporter Matt Wald had a piece on the role of energy storage in supporting the expansion of renewable energy.  However, his specific focus on solar thermal power generation overlooks the potentially high costs of relying on solar thermal power as well as the potential for distributed “storehousin]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/some-skepticism-on-solar-thermal-powers-storage-potential?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/3-things-you-can-do-to-create-commercial-solar-thermal-leads?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/3-things-you-can-do-to-create-commercial-solar-thermal-leads?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/3-things-you-can-do-to-create-commercial-solar-thermal-leads?cmpid=rss 1) Go to events where your customers are. And by customers, we mean your apartment building owners, hospital administrators, laundromat owners, hotel owners, nursing home owners, and all of the other businesses that use a lot of hot water. And where are they? They’re at their own trade shows, talking about their challenges. Solar therm]]> 1) Go to events where your customers are. And by customers, we mean your apartment building owners, hospital administrators, laundromat owners, hotel owners, nursing home owners, and all of the other businesses that use a lot of hot water. And where are they? They’re at their own trade shows, talking about their challenges. Solar therm]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/3-things-you-can-do-to-create-commercial-solar-thermal-leads?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-has-strong-words-over-u-s-wind-trade-investigation?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-has-strong-words-over-u-s-wind-trade-investigation?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:03:47 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-has-strong-words-over-u-s-wind-trade-investigation?cmpid=rss So far, the complaint by American wind tower manufacturers against their competition from Asia has mirrored the solar industry petition filed in October.]]> So far, the complaint by American wind tower manufacturers against their competition from Asia has mirrored the solar industry petition filed in October.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-has-strong-words-over-u-s-wind-trade-investigation?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-solar-cell-producers-rising-amid-pricing-war?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-solar-cell-producers-rising-amid-pricing-war?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:02:48 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-solar-cell-producers-rising-amid-pricing-war?cmpid=rss Europe may be the big end-market for solar PV demand (at least for now), but from a manufacturing standpoint Asian firms are beginning to dominate.]]> Europe may be the big end-market for solar PV demand (at least for now), but from a manufacturing standpoint Asian firms are beginning to dominate.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-solar-cell-producers-rising-amid-pricing-war?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/concentrating-photovoltaics-its-make-it-or-break-it-time?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/concentrating-photovoltaics-its-make-it-or-break-it-time?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:34:16 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/concentrating-photovoltaics-its-make-it-or-break-it-time?cmpid=rss The concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) industry tenaciously pushed through these last four years, and now has 33 megawatts (MW) in the ground, with 60 more expected by mid-year 2012 and about 700 MW more in the pipeline.]]> The concentrated photovoltaics (CPV) industry tenaciously pushed through these last four years, and now has 33 megawatts (MW) in the ground, with 60 more expected by mid-year 2012 and about 700 MW more in the pipeline.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/concentrating-photovoltaics-its-make-it-or-break-it-time?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/10-ways-to-share-your-solar-blog-and-generate-brand-awareness?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/10-ways-to-share-your-solar-blog-and-generate-brand-awareness?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/10-ways-to-share-your-solar-blog-and-generate-brand-awareness?cmpid=rss One reason why solar companies don’t blog regularly — or at all — is that they believe that it can be a lot of effort for a small audience that may just happen upon the post. Wrong, wrong, wrong, in so many ways, wrong. People don't happen upon blogs accidentally. Most often, you have to go to where your customers a]]> One reason why solar companies don’t blog regularly — or at all — is that they believe that it can be a lot of effort for a small audience that may just happen upon the post. Wrong, wrong, wrong, in so many ways, wrong. People don't happen upon blogs accidentally. Most often, you have to go to where your customers a]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/10-ways-to-share-your-solar-blog-and-generate-brand-awareness?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/after-december-spike-pv-module-prices-set-to-decline-in-2012?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/after-december-spike-pv-module-prices-set-to-decline-in-2012?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:54:36 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/after-december-spike-pv-module-prices-set-to-decline-in-2012?cmpid=rss "Desperate" installers rushing to complete installations ahead of FiT reductions in key end-markets caused a 7% spike in PV module prices in December, but look for a return to familiar pricing pressure within just a month, according to IMS Research.]]> "Desperate" installers rushing to complete installations ahead of FiT reductions in key end-markets caused a 7% spike in PV module prices in December, but look for a return to familiar pricing pressure within just a month, according to IMS Research.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/after-december-spike-pv-module-prices-set-to-decline-in-2012?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-getting-cheaper-but-not-equally?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-getting-cheaper-but-not-equally?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:20:51 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-getting-cheaper-but-not-equally?cmpid=rss In January 2011, I plotted the size of state solar markets against their average installed cost and found surprisingly little correlation.  When Lawrence Berkeley Labs put out their 2011 version of Tracking the Sun (IV), it was possible to update the chart, which I did in two stages. The first chart simply overlays the 2010 average insta]]> In January 2011, I plotted the size of state solar markets against their average installed cost and found surprisingly little correlation.  When Lawrence Berkeley Labs put out their 2011 version of Tracking the Sun (IV), it was possible to update the chart, which I did in two stages. The first chart simply overlays the 2010 average insta]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-getting-cheaper-but-not-equally?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-critics-urge-more-solar-wind-geothermal-in-chile?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-critics-urge-more-solar-wind-geothermal-in-chile?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-critics-urge-more-solar-wind-geothermal-in-chile?cmpid=rss Chile is built for renewable energy. The seemingly unending coastline that runs the length of its boundary is prime real estate for wind development, and eventually the offshore wind projects, that could power the cities found along its spine. The nation's solar resources, especially in the northern regions, are among the best in the world. And its place along the ring of fire means its geothermal potential is vast, yet untapped.]]> Chile is built for renewable energy. The seemingly unending coastline that runs the length of its boundary is prime real estate for wind development, and eventually the offshore wind projects, that could power the cities found along its spine. The nation's solar resources, especially in the northern regions, are among the best in the world. And its place along the ring of fire means its geothermal potential is vast, yet untapped.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-critics-urge-more-solar-wind-geothermal-in-chile?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/leading-global-investors-call-the-false-dichotomy-between-economy-and-environment-nonsense?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/leading-global-investors-call-the-false-dichotomy-between-economy-and-environment-nonsense?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:32:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/leading-global-investors-call-the-false-dichotomy-between-economy-and-environment-nonsense?cmpid=rss A top GE executive is calling the political battle between economy and environment "nonsense." In a video interview at an international clean energy investment conference last week, Mark Vachon, vice president of GE's successful Ecomagination program, hailed "environmental performance" as a key driver for business.]]> A top GE executive is calling the political battle between economy and environment "nonsense." In a video interview at an international clean energy investment conference last week, Mark Vachon, vice president of GE's successful Ecomagination program, hailed "environmental performance" as a key driver for business.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/leading-global-investors-call-the-false-dichotomy-between-economy-and-environment-nonsense?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sunflower-inspires-new-space-saving-csp-layout?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sunflower-inspires-new-space-saving-csp-layout?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:24:18 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sunflower-inspires-new-space-saving-csp-layout?cmpid=rss Researchers at MIT and Germany's RWTH Aachen U. have devised a new way to set up a concentrated solar power (CSP) project that both increases the system's efficiency and reduces the land footprint -- all thanks to inspiration from Mother Nature.]]> Researchers at MIT and Germany's RWTH Aachen U. have devised a new way to set up a concentrated solar power (CSP) project that both increases the system's efficiency and reduces the land footprint -- all thanks to inspiration from Mother Nature.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/sunflower-inspires-new-space-saving-csp-layout?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/when-we-struggle-we-learn?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/when-we-struggle-we-learn?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:42:49 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/when-we-struggle-we-learn?cmpid=rss If there was one key takeaway from the most recent RenewableEnergyWorld.com and Solar Power-gen webcast it was that the year ahead will be difficult for large-scale solar power development due to poor access to capital, an uncertain policy landscape, the pending trade case against China and module prices that are too low to support a healthy indust]]> If there was one key takeaway from the most recent RenewableEnergyWorld.com and Solar Power-gen webcast it was that the year ahead will be difficult for large-scale solar power development due to poor access to capital, an uncertain policy landscape, the pending trade case against China and module prices that are too low to support a healthy indust]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/when-we-struggle-we-learn?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-south-korea-leaders-at-world-energy-summit?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-south-korea-leaders-at-world-energy-summit?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:21:53 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-south-korea-leaders-at-world-energy-summit?cmpid=rss Weeks after the end of the U.N. climate talks, international leaders from across the world are meeting again on the world stage to discuss fossil fuels, nuclear energy and the growth of renewables.]]> Weeks after the end of the U.N. climate talks, international leaders from across the world are meeting again on the world stage to discuss fossil fuels, nuclear energy and the growth of renewables.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-china-south-korea-leaders-at-world-energy-summit?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-freds-solar-marketing-tip-what-if-we-sold-residential-solar-like-cars?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-freds-solar-marketing-tip-what-if-we-sold-residential-solar-like-cars?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-freds-solar-marketing-tip-what-if-we-sold-residential-solar-like-cars?cmpid=rss While solar is making steady progress towards the main stream, it ain’t there yet. Many consumers are still suspicious of solar because it’s unfamiliar. They’ve seen panels and solar homes in pictures, but it’s not like buying or selling a car… or is it? Making analogies to something familiar can be very helpful fo]]> While solar is making steady progress towards the main stream, it ain’t there yet. Many consumers are still suspicious of solar because it’s unfamiliar. They’ve seen panels and solar homes in pictures, but it’s not like buying or selling a car… or is it? Making analogies to something familiar can be very helpful fo]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-freds-solar-marketing-tip-what-if-we-sold-residential-solar-like-cars?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/figuring-out-how-to-go-green-without-going-crazy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/figuring-out-how-to-go-green-without-going-crazy?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/figuring-out-how-to-go-green-without-going-crazy?cmpid=rss Utilities worry about a lot of things, such as keeping the lights on, earning a return for investors, and making regulators and customers happy with their service. Now there is a new worry: How can they protect customers from what one utility refers to as “mental fatigue?” In this particular case, the utility raises the issue as it pr]]> Utilities worry about a lot of things, such as keeping the lights on, earning a return for investors, and making regulators and customers happy with their service. Now there is a new worry: How can they protect customers from what one utility refers to as “mental fatigue?” In this particular case, the utility raises the issue as it pr]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/figuring-out-how-to-go-green-without-going-crazy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/are-japans-megasolar-plans-falling-apart?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/are-japans-megasolar-plans-falling-apart?cmpid=rss#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:06:31 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/are-japans-megasolar-plans-falling-apart?cmpid=rss The notable absence from a recent Japanese renewable energy meeting by many political backers — plus blunt comments from some of them — are being interpreted as a sign that Softbank's ambitious plans for multiple megasolar plants are falling apart.]]> The notable absence from a recent Japanese renewable energy meeting by many political backers — plus blunt comments from some of them — are being interpreted as a sign that Softbank's ambitious plans for multiple megasolar plants are falling apart.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/are-japans-megasolar-plans-falling-apart?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-do-falling-natural-gas-prices-mean-for-renewables?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-do-falling-natural-gas-prices-mean-for-renewables?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:48:22 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-do-falling-natural-gas-prices-mean-for-renewables?cmpid=rss With a glut of shale gas on the market, natural gas prices continue to tumble in the U.S. And they'll only fall more throughout the year.]]> With a glut of shale gas on the market, natural gas prices continue to tumble in the U.S. And they'll only fall more throughout the year.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-do-falling-natural-gas-prices-mean-for-renewables?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/nrel-helping-virgin-islands-cut-fuel-use-with-renewables?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/nrel-helping-virgin-islands-cut-fuel-use-with-renewables?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/nrel-helping-virgin-islands-cut-fuel-use-with-renewables?cmpid=rss The U.S. Virgin Islands are a great place to visit, but you wouldn't want to pay energy bills there. The tiny U.S. territory in the Caribbean has just 110,000 residents, all the beach, surf, wind and sun you'd ever want, but energy prices that are four to five times higher than are paid in the continental United States.]]> The U.S. Virgin Islands are a great place to visit, but you wouldn't want to pay energy bills there. The tiny U.S. territory in the Caribbean has just 110,000 residents, all the beach, surf, wind and sun you'd ever want, but energy prices that are four to five times higher than are paid in the continental United States.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/nrel-helping-virgin-islands-cut-fuel-use-with-renewables?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-mixed-messages-on-wind?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-mixed-messages-on-wind?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:17:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-mixed-messages-on-wind?cmpid=rss Vestas on Thursday announced a major restructuring of its global operations, though it remains unclear how the move could affect its plans for the growing and lucrative Latin America market.]]> Vestas on Thursday announced a major restructuring of its global operations, though it remains unclear how the move could affect its plans for the growing and lucrative Latin America market.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-mixed-messages-on-wind?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/cps-energy-partners-with-oci-solar-power-on-400-mw-project?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/cps-energy-partners-with-oci-solar-power-on-400-mw-project?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:22:09 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/cps-energy-partners-with-oci-solar-power-on-400-mw-project?cmpid=rss Five months after greatly widening its solar PV scope, Texas municipal utility CPS Energy has found a partner in OCI Solar Power to bring 400 MW of capacity to its customers — and the potential to add a significant number of solar-related jobs to the region.]]> Five months after greatly widening its solar PV scope, Texas municipal utility CPS Energy has found a partner in OCI Solar Power to bring 400 MW of capacity to its customers — and the potential to add a significant number of solar-related jobs to the region.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/cps-energy-partners-with-oci-solar-power-on-400-mw-project?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-grid-parity-101?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-grid-parity-101?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:04:54 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-grid-parity-101?cmpid=rss Solar grid parity is considered the tipping point for solar power, when installing solar power will cost less than buying electricity from the grid.  It’s also a tipping point in the electricity system, when millions of Americans can choose energy production and self-reliance over dependence on their electric utility. But this]]> Solar grid parity is considered the tipping point for solar power, when installing solar power will cost less than buying electricity from the grid.  It’s also a tipping point in the electricity system, when millions of Americans can choose energy production and self-reliance over dependence on their electric utility. But this]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-grid-parity-101?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germany-installed-3-gw-of-solar-pv-in-december-the-u-s-installed-1-7-gw-in-all-of-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germany-installed-3-gw-of-solar-pv-in-december-the-u-s-installed-1-7-gw-in-all-of-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:15:02 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germany-installed-3-gw-of-solar-pv-in-december-the-u-s-installed-1-7-gw-in-all-of-2011?cmpid=rss In the lead up to another 15 percent reduction in Germany's feed-in tariff (the price paid for solar electricity fed into the grid), the German solar industry finished 2011 off with a bang — installing 3,000 megawatts of solar photovoltaic systems in December.]]> In the lead up to another 15 percent reduction in Germany's feed-in tariff (the price paid for solar electricity fed into the grid), the German solar industry finished 2011 off with a bang — installing 3,000 megawatts of solar photovoltaic systems in December.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germany-installed-3-gw-of-solar-pv-in-december-the-u-s-installed-1-7-gw-in-all-of-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/the-year-ahead-three-trends-to-watch-in-corporate-and-institutional-solar?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/the-year-ahead-three-trends-to-watch-in-corporate-and-institutional-solar?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:26:39 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/the-year-ahead-three-trends-to-watch-in-corporate-and-institutional-solar?cmpid=rss In the past year, the U.S. solar industry has achieved record growth, with new installations passing the one-gigawatt mark in only three quarters.  For corporate and institutional solar customers, rapidly dropping prices and the Treasury Cash Grant helped to make solar more affordable. However, the outlook for 2012 might not be quite as bright]]> In the past year, the U.S. solar industry has achieved record growth, with new installations passing the one-gigawatt mark in only three quarters.  For corporate and institutional solar customers, rapidly dropping prices and the Treasury Cash Grant helped to make solar more affordable. However, the outlook for 2012 might not be quite as bright]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/the-year-ahead-three-trends-to-watch-in-corporate-and-institutional-solar?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-world-announces-awards-finalists-vote-now-for-readers-choice?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-world-announces-awards-finalists-vote-now-for-readers-choice?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-world-announces-awards-finalists-vote-now-for-readers-choice?cmpid=rss Nominations have been submitted, finalists have been chosen, and now it's your turn to help pick a winner.]]> Nominations have been submitted, finalists have been chosen, and now it's your turn to help pick a winner.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-world-announces-awards-finalists-vote-now-for-readers-choice?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/colorados-energy-future-local-or-corporate-power?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/colorados-energy-future-local-or-corporate-power?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/colorados-energy-future-local-or-corporate-power?cmpid=rss The San Luis Valley, CO has been in the national spotlight recently as one of the "coolest" hot spots for solar energy generation. Since around 2005, plenty of corporate solar energy developers have lined up to exploit the valley's cool sun and high generation values for private profit.]]> The San Luis Valley, CO has been in the national spotlight recently as one of the "coolest" hot spots for solar energy generation. Since around 2005, plenty of corporate solar energy developers have lined up to exploit the valley's cool sun and high generation values for private profit.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/colorados-energy-future-local-or-corporate-power?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-powered-internet-connectivity-in-lascahobas-haiti?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-powered-internet-connectivity-in-lascahobas-haiti?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-powered-internet-connectivity-in-lascahobas-haiti?cmpid=rss On December 13-14, 2011, a partnered team from Illinois Institute of Technology, Green Wifi, and Inveneo worked together to bring solar-powered Internet connectivity to the EFACAP school in Lascahobas, Haiti. Thanks to funding from an Internet Society Community grant, this team first established a long distance Internet connection to the school, an]]> On December 13-14, 2011, a partnered team from Illinois Institute of Technology, Green Wifi, and Inveneo worked together to bring solar-powered Internet connectivity to the EFACAP school in Lascahobas, Haiti. Thanks to funding from an Internet Society Community grant, this team first established a long distance Internet connection to the school, an]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/solar-powered-internet-connectivity-in-lascahobas-haiti?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germanys-solar-identity-crisis?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germanys-solar-identity-crisis?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germanys-solar-identity-crisis?cmpid=rss Germany broke its own solar energy installation record in 2011 and added 7.5 gigawatts, the country's regulators said Monday. The question for the reigning solar market now appears to be: how much more does it want?]]> Germany broke its own solar energy installation record in 2011 and added 7.5 gigawatts, the country's regulators said Monday. The question for the reigning solar market now appears to be: how much more does it want?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/germanys-solar-identity-crisis?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/srectrade-january-2012-auction-results?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/srectrade-january-2012-auction-results?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/srectrade-january-2012-auction-results?cmpid=rss SRECTrade's January 2012 SREC Auction closed last week. Below are the clearing prices by vintage across the markets SRECTrade is currently active in. January 2012 SREC Prices Energy Year Ending State 2010 2011 2012* Delaware - - $65.00 Maryland In-State - $204.99]]> SRECTrade's January 2012 SREC Auction closed last week. Below are the clearing prices by vintage across the markets SRECTrade is currently active in. January 2012 SREC Prices Energy Year Ending State 2010 2011 2012* Delaware - - $65.00 Maryland In-State - $204.99]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/srectrade-january-2012-auction-results?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/tackling-the-renewable-energy-transmission-tiger-is-there-hope-is-there-help?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/tackling-the-renewable-energy-transmission-tiger-is-there-hope-is-there-help?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:36:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/tackling-the-renewable-energy-transmission-tiger-is-there-hope-is-there-help?cmpid=rss Building transmission to accommodate utility-scale renewable energy generation in the U.S. is seen as essential by much of the renewable energy industry. But can it be justified? Doing so will necessarily involve constructing some of the longest stretches of wire ever undertaken in this country. Much of the best wind and solar resource is located quite distant from the load. Ultimately, thousands of miles of huge power lines will have to be built. It is not illogical to ask whether investment in such massive infrastructure "costs too much and provides too little." It is also not illogical to answer "no," not if the value proposition is laid out appropriately and a well crafted policy and regulatory approach can be established that effectively addresses the issues.]]> Building transmission to accommodate utility-scale renewable energy generation in the U.S. is seen as essential by much of the renewable energy industry. But can it be justified? Doing so will necessarily involve constructing some of the longest stretches of wire ever undertaken in this country. Much of the best wind and solar resource is located quite distant from the load. Ultimately, thousands of miles of huge power lines will have to be built. It is not illogical to ask whether investment in such massive infrastructure "costs too much and provides too little." It is also not illogical to answer "no," not if the value proposition is laid out appropriately and a well crafted policy and regulatory approach can be established that effectively addresses the issues.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/tackling-the-renewable-energy-transmission-tiger-is-there-hope-is-there-help?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-solarworld-plans-to-file-european-complaint?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-solarworld-plans-to-file-european-complaint?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:27:42 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-solarworld-plans-to-file-european-complaint?cmpid=rss After months of speculation, it now appears that Germany's SolarWorld will file a trade complaint that targets Chinese companies selling their products in Europe.]]> After months of speculation, it now appears that Germany's SolarWorld will file a trade complaint that targets Chinese companies selling their products in Europe.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-solarworld-plans-to-file-european-complaint?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/energy-storage-four-break-out-stocks-and-a-short-circuit?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/energy-storage-four-break-out-stocks-and-a-short-circuit?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:33:52 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/energy-storage-four-break-out-stocks-and-a-short-circuit?cmpid=rss On December 16th I wrote: "My favorites for a strong 2012 include AONE, MXWL, AXPW.OB, ZBB, JCI, ENS, ACPW and XIDE. They all merit serious attention from investors who want exposure to the energy storage sector." Since then four of my favorites have bottomed and turned sharply higher while the Pride of Palo Alto endures a short circuit. The following table compares today's closing prices with the December 16th closing prices for those five companies.]]> On December 16th I wrote: "My favorites for a strong 2012 include AONE, MXWL, AXPW.OB, ZBB, JCI, ENS, ACPW and XIDE. They all merit serious attention from investors who want exposure to the energy storage sector." Since then four of my favorites have bottomed and turned sharply higher while the Pride of Palo Alto endures a short circuit. The following table compares today's closing prices with the December 16th closing prices for those five companies.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/energy-storage-four-break-out-stocks-and-a-short-circuit?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/predictions-for-solar-infrastructure-in-2012-no-longer-the-ugly-stepchild?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/predictions-for-solar-infrastructure-in-2012-no-longer-the-ugly-stepchild?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:10:46 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/predictions-for-solar-infrastructure-in-2012-no-longer-the-ugly-stepchild?cmpid=rss 2011 was a unique year in the solar power industry, with spectacular flameouts in spite of continued growth in global demand. Much of the Sturm und Drang centered on the panels and their components — polysilicon, wafers, cells and the modules themselves — while ignoring the importance of racking and mounting systems. Although solar infrastructure accounts for only a small percentage of the average project cost, proper mounting is crucial to the success and long-term stability of any installation. Improperly mounted installations can severely compromise the integrity of a system.]]> 2011 was a unique year in the solar power industry, with spectacular flameouts in spite of continued growth in global demand. Much of the Sturm und Drang centered on the panels and their components — polysilicon, wafers, cells and the modules themselves — while ignoring the importance of racking and mounting systems. Although solar infrastructure accounts for only a small percentage of the average project cost, proper mounting is crucial to the success and long-term stability of any installation. Improperly mounted installations can severely compromise the integrity of a system.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/predictions-for-solar-infrastructure-in-2012-no-longer-the-ugly-stepchild?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/boulder-colorado-leading-solar-by-example?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/boulder-colorado-leading-solar-by-example?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:07:43 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/boulder-colorado-leading-solar-by-example?cmpid=rss Boulder, Colorado has been on my solar radar for a number of years. It’s one of the cities that I covered in 2009 when part of my job was tracking solar rebates. They were generous then—around $3/watt… less so now. But those generous rebates and other factors have created a beautiful and inspiring solar community, although it's]]> Boulder, Colorado has been on my solar radar for a number of years. It’s one of the cities that I covered in 2009 when part of my job was tracking solar rebates. They were generous then—around $3/watt… less so now. But those generous rebates and other factors have created a beautiful and inspiring solar community, although it's]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/boulder-colorado-leading-solar-by-example?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/gainesville-florida-becomes-a-world-leader-in-solar?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/gainesville-florida-becomes-a-world-leader-in-solar?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:19:05 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/gainesville-florida-becomes-a-world-leader-in-solar?cmpid=rss You don't have to be big to go big on solar power.  That's the lesson from the Gainesville Regional Utilities, the electric utility whose feed-in tariff solar policy has brought over 7 megawatts (MW) of solar to the city's 125,000 residents.  The raw number isn't much, but it puts Gainesville among the world leaders in solar install]]> You don't have to be big to go big on solar power.  That's the lesson from the Gainesville Regional Utilities, the electric utility whose feed-in tariff solar policy has brought over 7 megawatts (MW) of solar to the city's 125,000 residents.  The raw number isn't much, but it puts Gainesville among the world leaders in solar install]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/gainesville-florida-becomes-a-world-leader-in-solar?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss Venture capital investors put solar on top as the sector that received the most dollars globally in 2011, but a lack of stellar initial public offerings means investors have to pump in more money while waiting for their companies to exit, said Sheeraj Haji, CEO of Cleantech Group, on Thursday.]]> Venture capital investors put solar on top as the sector that received the most dollars globally in 2011, but a lack of stellar initial public offerings means investors have to pump in more money while waiting for their companies to exit, said Sheeraj Haji, CEO of Cleantech Group, on Thursday.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss Venture capital investors put solar on top as the sector that received the most dollars globally in 2011, but a lack of stellar initial public offerings means investors have to pump in more money while waiting for their companies to exit, said Sheeraj Haji, CEO of Cleantech Group, on Thursday.]]> Venture capital investors put solar on top as the sector that received the most dollars globally in 2011, but a lack of stellar initial public offerings means investors have to pump in more money while waiting for their companies to exit, said Sheeraj Haji, CEO of Cleantech Group, on Thursday.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/solar-draws-top-investment-dollars-in-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:52:34 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss To achieve a modest reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions, global investment in renewable energy assets would need to increase from current levels of about $100 billion per year to $500 billion per year. Some of this increase can be accomplished by investment in existing, commercially proven technologies; but to meet the challenge of rapidly scaling renewable energy, we also need to roll out cutting-edge technologies.]]> To achieve a modest reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions, global investment in renewable energy assets would need to increase from current levels of about $100 billion per year to $500 billion per year. Some of this increase can be accomplished by investment in existing, commercially proven technologies; but to meet the challenge of rapidly scaling renewable energy, we also need to roll out cutting-edge technologies.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:52:34 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss To achieve a modest reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions, global investment in renewable energy assets would need to increase from current levels of about $100 billion per year to $500 billion per year. Some of this increase can be accomplished by investment in existing, commercially proven technologies; but to meet the challenge of rapidly scaling renewable energy, we also need to roll out cutting-edge technologies.]]> To achieve a modest reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions, global investment in renewable energy assets would need to increase from current levels of about $100 billion per year to $500 billion per year. Some of this increase can be accomplished by investment in existing, commercially proven technologies; but to meet the challenge of rapidly scaling renewable energy, we also need to roll out cutting-edge technologies.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/insurance-for-crossing-the-valley-of-death?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:15:49 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss With the strident partisanism in Washington (clean vs. dirty energy) and the international solar trade debate (China vs. America) in mind I believe President Carter's words ring true today: "Energy will be the immediate test of our ability to unite as a nation, and it can also be the standard around which we rally. On the battle field of energy we can win for our nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny."]]> With the strident partisanism in Washington (clean vs. dirty energy) and the international solar trade debate (China vs. America) in mind I believe President Carter's words ring true today: "Energy will be the immediate test of our ability to unite as a nation, and it can also be the standard around which we rally. On the battle field of energy we can win for our nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny."]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:15:49 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss With the strident partisanism in Washington (clean vs. dirty energy) and the international solar trade debate (China vs. America) in mind I believe President Carter's words ring true today: "Energy will be the immediate test of our ability to unite as a nation, and it can also be the standard around which we rally. On the battle field of energy we can win for our nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny."]]> With the strident partisanism in Washington (clean vs. dirty energy) and the international solar trade debate (China vs. America) in mind I believe President Carter's words ring true today: "Energy will be the immediate test of our ability to unite as a nation, and it can also be the standard around which we rally. On the battle field of energy we can win for our nation a new confidence, and we can seize control again of our common destiny."]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/west-virginia-energy-outlook-2012-identifying-synergies-between-renewables-and-fossil-fuel?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss Crystalline silicon will continue to dominate in 2012, for even if conversion efficiency for thin-film modules reaches 14%, it cannot compete with current prices for c-Si technology. However, materials suppliers persist to engage with and look for ways to benefit from this large and potentially huge market. Technologies that will likely see large-scale implementation in 2012 include pseudo-mono ingot growth, selective emitter technology, paste reduction techniques, and increased market share of thin-film manufacturing. Here, we provide the outlook from three leading analysts.]]> Crystalline silicon will continue to dominate in 2012, for even if conversion efficiency for thin-film modules reaches 14%, it cannot compete with current prices for c-Si technology. However, materials suppliers persist to engage with and look for ways to benefit from this large and potentially huge market. Technologies that will likely see large-scale implementation in 2012 include pseudo-mono ingot growth, selective emitter technology, paste reduction techniques, and increased market share of thin-film manufacturing. Here, we provide the outlook from three leading analysts.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss Crystalline silicon will continue to dominate in 2012, for even if conversion efficiency for thin-film modules reaches 14%, it cannot compete with current prices for c-Si technology. However, materials suppliers persist to engage with and look for ways to benefit from this large and potentially huge market. Technologies that will likely see large-scale implementation in 2012 include pseudo-mono ingot growth, selective emitter technology, paste reduction techniques, and increased market share of thin-film manufacturing. Here, we provide the outlook from three leading analysts.]]> Crystalline silicon will continue to dominate in 2012, for even if conversion efficiency for thin-film modules reaches 14%, it cannot compete with current prices for c-Si technology. However, materials suppliers persist to engage with and look for ways to benefit from this large and potentially huge market. Technologies that will likely see large-scale implementation in 2012 include pseudo-mono ingot growth, selective emitter technology, paste reduction techniques, and increased market share of thin-film manufacturing. Here, we provide the outlook from three leading analysts.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/what-is-the-forecast-for-pv-materials-in-2012?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:07:44 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss In the political gladiator wars within the U.S. parties, there is mostly heated mud-slinging. This fighting may make great sound bites, but it doesn't make much sense. Republicans are attacking everything "green" mainly because the president has made "green" a major theme of his administration. But many republicans over the decades have embraced green: If you heard former California republican Governor Schwarzenegger speak recently at the ACORE dinner or sitting Governor Haley Barbour (former head of the Republican National Committee) speak about the new biofuel and PV manufacturing plants in Mississippi, you'd wonder what all the fuss is about.]]> In the political gladiator wars within the U.S. parties, there is mostly heated mud-slinging. This fighting may make great sound bites, but it doesn't make much sense. Republicans are attacking everything "green" mainly because the president has made "green" a major theme of his administration. But many republicans over the decades have embraced green: If you heard former California republican Governor Schwarzenegger speak recently at the ACORE dinner or sitting Governor Haley Barbour (former head of the Republican National Committee) speak about the new biofuel and PV manufacturing plants in Mississippi, you'd wonder what all the fuss is about.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:07:44 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss In the political gladiator wars within the U.S. parties, there is mostly heated mud-slinging. This fighting may make great sound bites, but it doesn't make much sense. Republicans are attacking everything "green" mainly because the president has made "green" a major theme of his administration. But many republicans over the decades have embraced green: If you heard former California republican Governor Schwarzenegger speak recently at the ACORE dinner or sitting Governor Haley Barbour (former head of the Republican National Committee) speak about the new biofuel and PV manufacturing plants in Mississippi, you'd wonder what all the fuss is about.]]> In the political gladiator wars within the U.S. parties, there is mostly heated mud-slinging. This fighting may make great sound bites, but it doesn't make much sense. Republicans are attacking everything "green" mainly because the president has made "green" a major theme of his administration. But many republicans over the decades have embraced green: If you heard former California republican Governor Schwarzenegger speak recently at the ACORE dinner or sitting Governor Haley Barbour (former head of the Republican National Committee) speak about the new biofuel and PV manufacturing plants in Mississippi, you'd wonder what all the fuss is about.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/american-exceptionalism-and-renewable-energy-what-the-tea-party-missed-in-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:03:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:01:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:01:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:19:54 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through September 30, 2011, renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power.]]> According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through September 30, 2011, renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:19:54 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through September 30, 2011, renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power.]]> According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through September 30, 2011, renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth rates of fossil fuels and nuclear power.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-sources-continue-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss Latin America is revered for its solar resource. Concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) is seen as a promising technology because of its ability to further harness that solar power. Now, an American-based CPV company is working to bring large-scale developments south of the U.S. border.]]> Latin America is revered for its solar resource. Concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) is seen as a promising technology because of its ability to further harness that solar power. Now, an American-based CPV company is working to bring large-scale developments south of the U.S. border.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss Latin America is revered for its solar resource. Concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) is seen as a promising technology because of its ability to further harness that solar power. Now, an American-based CPV company is working to bring large-scale developments south of the U.S. border.]]> Latin America is revered for its solar resource. Concentrating photovoltaics (CPV) is seen as a promising technology because of its ability to further harness that solar power. Now, an American-based CPV company is working to bring large-scale developments south of the U.S. border.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/latin-america-report-u-s-solar-company-looks-to-mexico-and-beyond?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/federal-tax-credits-may-handcuff-clean-energy-development?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/federal-tax-credits-may-handcuff-clean-energy-development?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/federal-tax-credits-may-handcuff-clean-energy-development?cmpid=rss Clean energy advocates should cast aside their worries about increasing Republican scrutiny of energy subsidies.  The clean energy industry's foolish reliance on tax incentives has already handcuffed its expansion. Unlike the leading nations in the clean energy race, the United States has no coherent energy policy.  Rather, its]]> Clean energy advocates should cast aside their worries about increasing Republican scrutiny of energy subsidies.  The clean energy industry's foolish reliance on tax incentives has already handcuffed its expansion. Unlike the leading nations in the clean energy race, the United States has no coherent energy policy.  Rather, its]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2012/01/federal-tax-credits-may-handcuff-clean-energy-development?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/deadline-extended-to-january-5th-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/deadline-extended-to-january-5th-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:23:51 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/deadline-extended-to-january-5th-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/deadline-extended-to-january-5th-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/german-solar-output-increases-by-60-in-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/german-solar-output-increases-by-60-in-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:22:53 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/german-solar-output-increases-by-60-in-2011?cmpid=rss Just weeks after the solar industry installed the one millionth system in Germany, the country's solar trade association announced that the technology accounted for three percent of total energy generation in 2011 — increasing 60 percent over 2010 to 18.6 terawatt-hours (18.6 billion kilowatt-hours).]]> Just weeks after the solar industry installed the one millionth system in Germany, the country's solar trade association announced that the technology accounted for three percent of total energy generation in 2011 — increasing 60 percent over 2010 to 18.6 terawatt-hours (18.6 billion kilowatt-hours).]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/german-solar-output-increases-by-60-in-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2011-year-in-review?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2011-year-in-review?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:08:02 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2011-year-in-review?cmpid=rss There is a silver lining to the horrible year clean energy stocks had in 2011: the opportunity to buy clean energy stocks (often considered a growth sector) at prices one would expect from value stocks.]]> There is a silver lining to the horrible year clean energy stocks had in 2011: the opportunity to buy clean energy stocks (often considered a growth sector) at prices one would expect from value stocks.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/ten-clean-energy-stocks-for-2011-year-in-review?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-brazil?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-brazil?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-brazil?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-brazil?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-argentina?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-argentina?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-argentina?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-argentina?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-israel?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-israel?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-israel?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/renewable-energy-recap-israel?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-wind-tower-trade-case-sparks-new-questions?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-wind-tower-trade-case-sparks-new-questions?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-wind-tower-trade-case-sparks-new-questions?cmpid=rss In the solar industry's trade dispute, alliances have been formed and the conversation has become heated. In the wind industry, we're just getting started.]]> In the solar industry's trade dispute, alliances have been formed and the conversation has become heated. In the wind industry, we're just getting started.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2012/01/asia-report-wind-tower-trade-case-sparks-new-questions?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-sales-up-66-solar-profits-up-85-rich-hessler-solar-business-development-customers?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-sales-up-66-solar-profits-up-85-rich-hessler-solar-business-development-customers?cmpid=rss#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:28:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-sales-up-66-solar-profits-up-85-rich-hessler-solar-business-development-customers?cmpid=rss Rich Hessler Solar Business Development Customers report Q2 2011 results.]]> Rich Hessler Solar Business Development Customers report Q2 2011 results.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2012/01/solar-sales-up-66-solar-profits-up-85-rich-hessler-solar-business-development-customers?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:03:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-spain?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-spain?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-spain?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-spain?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-tunisia?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-tunisia?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-tunisia?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-tunisia?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-news-stories-of-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-news-stories-of-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-news-stories-of-2011?cmpid=rss 2011 has been a year of highs and lows for the renewable industry, marked with trade disputes, record installations, bankruptcies, and technological innovations. To review the interesting year in this ever-evolving industry, here are the top 10 most-read articles of 2011.]]> 2011 has been a year of highs and lows for the renewable industry, marked with trade disputes, record installations, bankruptcies, and technological innovations. To review the interesting year in this ever-evolving industry, here are the top 10 most-read articles of 2011.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-news-stories-of-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:01:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/12/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-financing-mechanism-solar-backed-securities?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-financing-mechanism-solar-backed-securities?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:55:24 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-financing-mechanism-solar-backed-securities?cmpid=rss The idea of creating solar-backed securities has generated strong interest among U.S. project developers who want to access more capital to grow their business. The idea also is sprouting up in India, which is only at the beginning of building a market for solar energy.]]> The idea of creating solar-backed securities has generated strong interest among U.S. project developers who want to access more capital to grow their business. The idea also is sprouting up in India, which is only at the beginning of building a market for solar energy.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-financing-mechanism-solar-backed-securities?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-kingdom?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-kingdom?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-kingdom?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-kingdom?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-ukraine?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-ukraine?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-ukraine?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-ukraine?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-blogs-of-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-blogs-of-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-blogs-of-2011?cmpid=rss Here at RenewableEnergyWorld.com, we encourage you to lend your voice to the discussion. One of the best methods to do this is to post a blog, and we see fantastic insights each day. In case you missed them, here are the top 10 most-read blogs of 2011 — keep blogging!]]> Here at RenewableEnergyWorld.com, we encourage you to lend your voice to the discussion. One of the best methods to do this is to post a blog, and we see fantastic insights each day. In case you missed them, here are the top 10 most-read blogs of 2011 — keep blogging!]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/top-10-most-read-blogs-of-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-day-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-day-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:44:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-day-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-day-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/tiny-solar-cell-could-make-a-big-difference?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/tiny-solar-cell-could-make-a-big-difference?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/tiny-solar-cell-could-make-a-big-difference?cmpid=rss How small can a solar cell be and still be a powerhouse? How about six hundred microns wide — about the diameter of a dot made by a ballpoint pen? The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently validated greater than 41 percent efficiency at a concentration of 1,000 suns for tiny cells made by Semprius — one of the highest efficiencies recorded at this concentration. The energy conversion efficiency of a solar cell is the percentage of sunlight converted by the cell into electricity.]]> How small can a solar cell be and still be a powerhouse? How about six hundred microns wide — about the diameter of a dot made by a ballpoint pen? The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently validated greater than 41 percent efficiency at a concentration of 1,000 suns for tiny cells made by Semprius — one of the highest efficiencies recorded at this concentration. The energy conversion efficiency of a solar cell is the percentage of sunlight converted by the cell into electricity.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/tiny-solar-cell-could-make-a-big-difference?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-china?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-china?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-china?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-china?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-states?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-states?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-states?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-united-states?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-india?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-india?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-india?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-india?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/unlikely-coalition-joins-forces-to-recommend-changes-to-ontarios-feed-in-tariff-program?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/unlikely-coalition-joins-forces-to-recommend-changes-to-ontarios-feed-in-tariff-program?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/unlikely-coalition-joins-forces-to-recommend-changes-to-ontarios-feed-in-tariff-program?cmpid=rss Renewable energy advocates and a solar industry trade group filed a joint submission as part of the province of Ontario's scheduled two-year review of its groundbreaking feed-in tariff (FIT) program.]]> Renewable energy advocates and a solar industry trade group filed a joint submission as part of the province of Ontario's scheduled two-year review of its groundbreaking feed-in tariff (FIT) program.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/unlikely-coalition-joins-forces-to-recommend-changes-to-ontarios-feed-in-tariff-program?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/indias-tata-power-to-divorce-bp-solar?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/indias-tata-power-to-divorce-bp-solar?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:15:01 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/indias-tata-power-to-divorce-bp-solar?cmpid=rss BP Solar is suffering a slow death that is hard to watch and reflects the cutthroat competition that marks an industry that used to be a lot more Pollyanna. The company is closing down and on Tuesday its joint venture partner, Tata Power, said it will buy out BP's share in their enterprise.]]> BP Solar is suffering a slow death that is hard to watch and reflects the cutthroat competition that marks an industry that used to be a lot more Pollyanna. The company is closing down and on Tuesday its joint venture partner, Tata Power, said it will buy out BP's share in their enterprise.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/indias-tata-power-to-divorce-bp-solar?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-rise-of-koreas-solar-ambition?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-rise-of-koreas-solar-ambition?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:27:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-rise-of-koreas-solar-ambition?cmpid=rss China and Taiwan together have been the world's key source for solar cells and panels. Now a long-time manufacturing rival is elbowing its way into the fray for a piece of the growing solar market.]]> China and Taiwan together have been the world's key source for solar cells and panels. Now a long-time manufacturing rival is elbowing its way into the fray for a piece of the growing solar market.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-rise-of-koreas-solar-ambition?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-romania?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-romania?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-romania?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-romania?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-three-days-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-three-days-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:24:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-three-days-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-three-days-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-hungary?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-hungary?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-hungary?cmpid=rss Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-recap-hungary?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-goes-viral?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-goes-viral?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:26:49 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-goes-viral?cmpid=rss Catching a nasty virus certainly isn't on anyone's holiday wish list, but for solar power it might be just what the doctor ordered.]]> Catching a nasty virus certainly isn't on anyone's holiday wish list, but for solar power it might be just what the doctor ordered.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-goes-viral?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/googles-solar-flair-94-million-investment-in-pv-projects?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/googles-solar-flair-94-million-investment-in-pv-projects?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:29:16 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/googles-solar-flair-94-million-investment-in-pv-projects?cmpid=rss After Google announced the phase out of its RE<C initiative last month, some in the press drew the conclusion that the tech giant was pulling out of renewables altogether. We quickly pointed out that it was a simple shift in Google's strategy — moving from R&D to deployment, where the company could make a bigger impact.]]> After Google announced the phase out of its RE<C initiative last month, some in the press drew the conclusion that the tech giant was pulling out of renewables altogether. We quickly pointed out that it was a simple shift in Google's strategy — moving from R&D to deployment, where the company could make a bigger impact.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/googles-solar-flair-94-million-investment-in-pv-projects?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-environmental-concerns-surface?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-environmental-concerns-surface?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:37:03 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-environmental-concerns-surface?cmpid=rss Many regions in Latin America are struggling to build thriving economies on top of an old energy infrastructure. That's why we're seeing such rapid advancement of wind projects, and why we'll likely see the same for solar a bit further down the road. Meanwhile, hydropower continues to expand its lead in the clean energy race.]]> Many regions in Latin America are struggling to build thriving economies on top of an old energy infrastructure. That's why we're seeing such rapid advancement of wind projects, and why we'll likely see the same for solar a bit further down the road. Meanwhile, hydropower continues to expand its lead in the clean energy race.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-environmental-concerns-surface?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-decline-and-fall-of-the-oil-age?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-decline-and-fall-of-the-oil-age?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-decline-and-fall-of-the-oil-age?cmpid=rss The decline and fall of the Oil Age is upon us. Its faint outlines are becoming clear as the reality of sustained high oil prices sets in and new technologies appear at an increasingly rapid rate. The new generation of electric vehicles is particularly promising and may lead to a massive transformation in coming decades in how we move people and goods.]]> The decline and fall of the Oil Age is upon us. Its faint outlines are becoming clear as the reality of sustained high oil prices sets in and new technologies appear at an increasingly rapid rate. The new generation of electric vehicles is particularly promising and may lead to a massive transformation in coming decades in how we move people and goods.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-decline-and-fall-of-the-oil-age?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/project-finance-in-a-post-stimulus-world?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/project-finance-in-a-post-stimulus-world?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:01:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/project-finance-in-a-post-stimulus-world?cmpid=rss In the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008, the United States and other countries took historic measures to promote investment and financing across chosen sectors of the economy. In the United States, the renewable energy industry was delighted to receive the benefit of several federal programs designed specifically to restore financing to the sector — these included the Treasury 1603 cash grant program and revitalized loan guarantee programs administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture. The renewable energy industry also benefitted from the significant efforts made globally to restore confidence in financial institutions, including direct and indirect funding of banks by host governments.]]> In the aftermath of the financial crisis in 2008, the United States and other countries took historic measures to promote investment and financing across chosen sectors of the economy. In the United States, the renewable energy industry was delighted to receive the benefit of several federal programs designed specifically to restore financing to the sector — these included the Treasury 1603 cash grant program and revitalized loan guarantee programs administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture. The renewable energy industry also benefitted from the significant efforts made globally to restore confidence in financial institutions, including direct and indirect funding of banks by host governments.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/project-finance-in-a-post-stimulus-world?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/can-we-achieve-a-smart-home-future?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/can-we-achieve-a-smart-home-future?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/can-we-achieve-a-smart-home-future?cmpid=rss The concept of the smart grid continues to mystify both utilities and consumers alike. Is it cost-effective? What is the best method for deployment? Is the public ready for it? Do we actually need it?]]> The concept of the smart grid continues to mystify both utilities and consumers alike. Is it cost-effective? What is the best method for deployment? Is the public ready for it? Do we actually need it?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/can-we-achieve-a-smart-home-future?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/value-of-csp-increases-substantially-at-high-solar-penetration?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/value-of-csp-increases-substantially-at-high-solar-penetration?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/value-of-csp-increases-substantially-at-high-solar-penetration?cmpid=rss With the cost of solar photovoltaic projects declining steadily and cost reductions in concentrating solar power (CSP) projects falling at a slower pace, some are calling 2011 the year that PV killed CSP. In the last year and a half, roughly 3,000 MW of CSP projects in the U.S. have been converted to PV.]]> With the cost of solar photovoltaic projects declining steadily and cost reductions in concentrating solar power (CSP) projects falling at a slower pace, some are calling 2011 the year that PV killed CSP. In the last year and a half, roughly 3,000 MW of CSP projects in the U.S. have been converted to PV.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/value-of-csp-increases-substantially-at-high-solar-penetration?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-week-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-week-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-week-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-one-week-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/on-track-for-maximum-solar-production?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/on-track-for-maximum-solar-production?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:14:09 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/on-track-for-maximum-solar-production?cmpid=rss In their efforts to deliver solar energy systems capable of maximum power production, designers consider numerous factors to ensure they install effective, reliable systems capable of optimum performance in any environment. In New England, for example, solar technologies have to operate in challenging climate conditions that range from harsh, freezing winters with frequent snowstorms to high-temperature summers. Other primary considerations In solar installations include site conditions, structural issues, panel-mounting options, and project lifecycle costs.]]> In their efforts to deliver solar energy systems capable of maximum power production, designers consider numerous factors to ensure they install effective, reliable systems capable of optimum performance in any environment. In New England, for example, solar technologies have to operate in challenging climate conditions that range from harsh, freezing winters with frequent snowstorms to high-temperature summers. Other primary considerations In solar installations include site conditions, structural issues, panel-mounting options, and project lifecycle costs.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/on-track-for-maximum-solar-production?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-china-takes-sharp-turn-in-push-for-solar-energy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-china-takes-sharp-turn-in-push-for-solar-energy?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:20:30 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-china-takes-sharp-turn-in-push-for-solar-energy?cmpid=rss Facing a manufacturing overcapacity and a growing need for clean energy, China announced a plan that could have impacts on both fronts.]]> Facing a manufacturing overcapacity and a growing need for clean energy, China announced a plan that could have impacts on both fronts.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-china-takes-sharp-turn-in-push-for-solar-energy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/editors-letter-what-will-the-future-hold?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/editors-letter-what-will-the-future-hold?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/editors-letter-what-will-the-future-hold?cmpid=rss Listening to a recent roundtable discussion among American utility executives, I was surprised to learn that most of them factor in the price of carbon when accounting for future energy costs. I thought that boat had passed in 2009 when the Cap and Trade bill was introduced in the House and then abandoned in favor of health care reform.]]> Listening to a recent roundtable discussion among American utility executives, I was surprised to learn that most of them factor in the price of carbon when accounting for future energy costs. I thought that boat had passed in 2009 when the Cap and Trade bill was introduced in the House and then abandoned in favor of health care reform.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/editors-letter-what-will-the-future-hold?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/lets-spend-our-energy-developing-an-energy-policy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/lets-spend-our-energy-developing-an-energy-policy?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:48:14 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/lets-spend-our-energy-developing-an-energy-policy?cmpid=rss As a nation, we are spending way too much energy arguing about energy. With all the energy-related debates going on today about everything from environmental regulations to the role of government subsidies, it is time to step back and remember that all of us in the energy space share many of the same long-term objectives. We ultimately want to develop new technologies, cleaner energy and a more robust grid while using energy more efficiently. If we can join together and focus our energy on supporting a balanced national energy policy, we can achieve the goal of a cleaner, more secure energy future.]]> As a nation, we are spending way too much energy arguing about energy. With all the energy-related debates going on today about everything from environmental regulations to the role of government subsidies, it is time to step back and remember that all of us in the energy space share many of the same long-term objectives. We ultimately want to develop new technologies, cleaner energy and a more robust grid while using energy more efficiently. If we can join together and focus our energy on supporting a balanced national energy policy, we can achieve the goal of a cleaner, more secure energy future.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/lets-spend-our-energy-developing-an-energy-policy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/worlds-apart-the-growing-complexity-behind-the-solar-trade-dispute?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/worlds-apart-the-growing-complexity-behind-the-solar-trade-dispute?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:04:10 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/worlds-apart-the-growing-complexity-behind-the-solar-trade-dispute?cmpid=rss On one side is the camp that says we must ride cheap solar panels all the way to grid parity. On the other side are those who contend such an approach will only hand China the keys to the solar industry.]]> On one side is the camp that says we must ride cheap solar panels all the way to grid parity. On the other side are those who contend such an approach will only hand China the keys to the solar industry.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/worlds-apart-the-growing-complexity-behind-the-solar-trade-dispute?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cpv-outlook-2012-the-only-way-to-go-is-up?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cpv-outlook-2012-the-only-way-to-go-is-up?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:24:06 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cpv-outlook-2012-the-only-way-to-go-is-up?cmpid=rss The third quarter of 2011 was the concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) industry's best one yet, say analysts. Four MW of the technology, spread out over three projects, were installed mostly in the Southwestern U.S. More CPV is expected to go online by year's end or early in 2012, including Cogentrix's 30-MW Alamosa Solar Generating Project, which was awarded a U.S. $90 million loan guarantee in September.]]> The third quarter of 2011 was the concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) industry's best one yet, say analysts. Four MW of the technology, spread out over three projects, were installed mostly in the Southwestern U.S. More CPV is expected to go online by year's end or early in 2012, including Cogentrix's 30-MW Alamosa Solar Generating Project, which was awarded a U.S. $90 million loan guarantee in September.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cpv-outlook-2012-the-only-way-to-go-is-up?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-adoption-and-the-increasing-cost-of-electricity-in-the-u-s?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-adoption-and-the-increasing-cost-of-electricity-in-the-u-s?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:55:26 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-adoption-and-the-increasing-cost-of-electricity-in-the-u-s?cmpid=rss The health, environmental, and direct job creation benefits of renewable energy vs. traditional forms of power generation are widely accepted. All other things being equal, it would be a foregone conclusion that renewable energy should be chosen over other types of generation. Of course, all other things are not equal. To understand the total impact of integrating renewables into an electricity supply mix, the value of any benefits must be carefully weighed against the costs that may arise from choosing renewables.]]> The health, environmental, and direct job creation benefits of renewable energy vs. traditional forms of power generation are widely accepted. All other things being equal, it would be a foregone conclusion that renewable energy should be chosen over other types of generation. Of course, all other things are not equal. To understand the total impact of integrating renewables into an electricity supply mix, the value of any benefits must be carefully weighed against the costs that may arise from choosing renewables.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-adoption-and-the-increasing-cost-of-electricity-in-the-u-s?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:53:38 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss The trade case brought against Chinese solar manufacturers by U.S. solar-panel producer SolarWorld and six other domestic equipment makers could undermine the solar industry's significant progress at the very moment it is poised for success.]]> The trade case brought against Chinese solar manufacturers by U.S. solar-panel producer SolarWorld and six other domestic equipment makers could undermine the solar industry's significant progress at the very moment it is poised for success.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:53:38 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss The trade case brought against Chinese solar manufacturers by U.S. solar-panel producer SolarWorld and six other domestic equipment makers could undermine the solar industry's significant progress at the very moment it is poised for success.]]> The trade case brought against Chinese solar manufacturers by U.S. solar-panel producer SolarWorld and six other domestic equipment makers could undermine the solar industry's significant progress at the very moment it is poised for success.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/striking-balance-how-the-solar-industry-benefits-from-the-u-s-china?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/csp-outlook-2012-forging-new-partnerships?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/csp-outlook-2012-forging-new-partnerships?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:18:45 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/csp-outlook-2012-forging-new-partnerships?cmpid=rss While the technology behind concentrating solar power (CSP) moves ahead incrementally, it's the partnerships that the industry builds that will likely lead to the biggest gains over the next year.]]> While the technology behind concentrating solar power (CSP) moves ahead incrementally, it's the partnerships that the industry builds that will likely lead to the biggest gains over the next year.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/csp-outlook-2012-forging-new-partnerships?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/u-s-solar-industry-post-best-quarter-ever?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/u-s-solar-industry-post-best-quarter-ever?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:52:38 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/u-s-solar-industry-post-best-quarter-ever?cmpid=rss Judging by the headlines, the American solar industry is going through some rocky times. The Solyndra bankruptcy, the solar trade complaint filed against China and the pending expiration of a wildly popular grant program continue to provided fodder for an increasingly politicized discussion.]]> Judging by the headlines, the American solar industry is going through some rocky times. The Solyndra bankruptcy, the solar trade complaint filed against China and the pending expiration of a wildly popular grant program continue to provided fodder for an increasingly politicized discussion.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/u-s-solar-industry-post-best-quarter-ever?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-international-firms-chart-course-into-region?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-international-firms-chart-course-into-region?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:31:41 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-international-firms-chart-course-into-region?cmpid=rss International corporations continue to look to the Latin American market for expansion opportunities as renewable energy cements itself as a viable solution for nations with an increased level of consumption.]]> International corporations continue to look to the Latin American market for expansion opportunities as renewable energy cements itself as a viable solution for nations with an increased level of consumption.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-international-firms-chart-course-into-region?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:13 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss As the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry races to get bigger, its ability to make the technology smaller - and in some cases transparent - may be what ultimately gives it broader consumer appeal.]]> As the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry races to get bigger, its ability to make the technology smaller - and in some cases transparent - may be what ultimately gives it broader consumer appeal.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:13 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss As the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry races to get bigger, its ability to make the technology smaller - and in some cases transparent - may be what ultimately gives it broader consumer appeal.]]> As the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry races to get bigger, its ability to make the technology smaller - and in some cases transparent - may be what ultimately gives it broader consumer appeal.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-pv-outlook-2012-the-race-to-go-mainstream?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-two-weeks-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-two-weeks-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-two-weeks-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/only-two-weeks-left-submit-your-nomination-for-the-2012-excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-becomes-cheaper-than-diesel-in-india?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-becomes-cheaper-than-diesel-in-india?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:36:32 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-becomes-cheaper-than-diesel-in-india?cmpid=rss Solairedirect, France's second largest solar power company, made a game-changing bid to supply solar power to India's national power grid at Rs7.49 (US$0.14) per unit (kWh). This rate is now better than the average cost of power generated by diesel generators, which is about Rs 13 (US$0.25) per unit.]]> Solairedirect, France's second largest solar power company, made a game-changing bid to supply solar power to India's national power grid at Rs7.49 (US$0.14) per unit (kWh). This rate is now better than the average cost of power generated by diesel generators, which is about Rs 13 (US$0.25) per unit.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/solar-power-becomes-cheaper-than-diesel-in-india?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/policy-outlook-2012-dont-expect-much-from-washington?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/policy-outlook-2012-dont-expect-much-from-washington?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:26:39 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/policy-outlook-2012-dont-expect-much-from-washington?cmpid=rss Political turmoil has enveloped 2011, and it is expected to set the scene for the coming year. The late-August Solyndra bankruptcy news cast a dark mark on the Department of Energy (DOE) loan program, which is fueling an already fiery Washington D.C. climate. The heated political atmosphere has already affected a biofuels industry facing a $6 billion cut in tax breaks for ethanol producers. It also is poised to impact debates on the set-to-expire 1603 cash grant and the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for the wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass industries.]]> Political turmoil has enveloped 2011, and it is expected to set the scene for the coming year. The late-August Solyndra bankruptcy news cast a dark mark on the Department of Energy (DOE) loan program, which is fueling an already fiery Washington D.C. climate. The heated political atmosphere has already affected a biofuels industry facing a $6 billion cut in tax breaks for ethanol producers. It also is poised to impact debates on the set-to-expire 1603 cash grant and the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for the wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass industries.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/policy-outlook-2012-dont-expect-much-from-washington?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cheap-photovoltaics-are-eating-solar-thermals-lunch?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cheap-photovoltaics-are-eating-solar-thermals-lunch?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:03:30 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cheap-photovoltaics-are-eating-solar-thermals-lunch?cmpid=rss According to a recent report from Pike Research, of the 6,886 MW of CSP projects awarded in the United States since 2004, 36 percent have been replaced with PV. That's more than the number which are actually under construction (1,532 MW, or 21 percent of announced projects), and all of those required the backing of the U.S. DOE loan guarantee program.]]> According to a recent report from Pike Research, of the 6,886 MW of CSP projects awarded in the United States since 2004, 36 percent have been replaced with PV. That's more than the number which are actually under construction (1,532 MW, or 21 percent of announced projects), and all of those required the backing of the U.S. DOE loan guarantee program.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/cheap-photovoltaics-are-eating-solar-thermals-lunch?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/1603-hope-is-not-a-business-plan?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/1603-hope-is-not-a-business-plan?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:59:23 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/1603-hope-is-not-a-business-plan?cmpid=rss If you're one of the many solar developer who's just hoping the 1603 Cash Grant will be extended, we have some news for you: hope is not a business plan.]]> If you're one of the many solar developer who's just hoping the 1603 Cash Grant will be extended, we have some news for you: hope is not a business plan.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/1603-hope-is-not-a-business-plan?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-two-views-on-durban-deal?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-two-views-on-durban-deal?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:46:24 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-two-views-on-durban-deal?cmpid=rss European negotiators wanted a binding agreement, and the United States seemed content to sit on the sidelines. The real focus of the U.N. climate talks, though, rested with China, India and Brazil — nations destined for huge growth in their economies and their emissions.]]> European negotiators wanted a binding agreement, and the United States seemed content to sit on the sidelines. The real focus of the U.N. climate talks, though, rested with China, India and Brazil — nations destined for huge growth in their economies and their emissions.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-two-views-on-durban-deal?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/baby-steps-in-climate-negotiations-are-still-steps-in-the-right-direction?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/baby-steps-in-climate-negotiations-are-still-steps-in-the-right-direction?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:14 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/baby-steps-in-climate-negotiations-are-still-steps-in-the-right-direction?cmpid=rss I wasn’t able to attend the [frustrating] climate change talks in Durban, South Africa this year, although I would have loved to. South Africa is an incredible place to visit. I say the talks are frustrating because they always seem to go the same way. The European nations and some smaller countries attend the meeting armed with serious data]]> I wasn’t able to attend the [frustrating] climate change talks in Durban, South Africa this year, although I would have loved to. South Africa is an incredible place to visit. I say the talks are frustrating because they always seem to go the same way. The European nations and some smaller countries attend the meeting armed with serious data]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/baby-steps-in-climate-negotiations-are-still-steps-in-the-right-direction?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/what-lawsuit-doc-funded-program-facilitates-u-s-chinese-trade-for-all-renewables?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/what-lawsuit-doc-funded-program-facilitates-u-s-chinese-trade-for-all-renewables?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:29:53 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/what-lawsuit-doc-funded-program-facilitates-u-s-chinese-trade-for-all-renewables?cmpid=rss There has been much tension in the renewables industry as the U.S.-China trade dispute progresses. Valid arguments for and against the suit have been made clear, and the ITC (International Trade Commission) has determined that Chinese solar panel imports are harming the U.S. solar manufacturing industry. Now all we can do is wait for the ITC and De]]> There has been much tension in the renewables industry as the U.S.-China trade dispute progresses. Valid arguments for and against the suit have been made clear, and the ITC (International Trade Commission) has determined that Chinese solar panel imports are harming the U.S. solar manufacturing industry. Now all we can do is wait for the ITC and De]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/12/what-lawsuit-doc-funded-program-facilitates-u-s-chinese-trade-for-all-renewables?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/report-projects-massive-solar-growth-in-india?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/report-projects-massive-solar-growth-in-india?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:03:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/report-projects-massive-solar-growth-in-india?cmpid=rss As the American and European solar industries face continued uncertainty, India is aggressively ramping up its solar ambitions behind falling prices and growing energy needs.]]> As the American and European solar industries face continued uncertainty, India is aggressively ramping up its solar ambitions behind falling prices and growing energy needs.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/report-projects-massive-solar-growth-in-india?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/hype-busters-from-lux-research-explain-grid-based-energy-storage?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/hype-busters-from-lux-research-explain-grid-based-energy-storage?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:47:08 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/hype-busters-from-lux-research-explain-grid-based-energy-storage?cmpid=rss In 1883 Thomas Edison said, "The storage battery is one of those peculiar things which appeals to the imagination, and no more perfect thing could be desired by stock swindlers than that very selfsame thing. ... Just as soon as a man gets working on the secondary battery it brings out his latent capacity for lying."]]> In 1883 Thomas Edison said, "The storage battery is one of those peculiar things which appeals to the imagination, and no more perfect thing could be desired by stock swindlers than that very selfsame thing. ... Just as soon as a man gets working on the secondary battery it brings out his latent capacity for lying."]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/hype-busters-from-lux-research-explain-grid-based-energy-storage?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/finance-outlook-2012-can-projects-move-ahead-in-this-difficult-economic-environment?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/finance-outlook-2012-can-projects-move-ahead-in-this-difficult-economic-environment?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:18:35 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/finance-outlook-2012-can-projects-move-ahead-in-this-difficult-economic-environment?cmpid=rss For the past two years, the renewable energy industry was able to take advantage of a powerful financial vehicle, namely the 1603 Grant in Lieu of Tax Credit that was offered to developers of qualifying projects. But with the grant set to expire at the end of 2011, many are wondering how the industry will fare without it.]]> For the past two years, the renewable energy industry was able to take advantage of a powerful financial vehicle, namely the 1603 Grant in Lieu of Tax Credit that was offered to developers of qualifying projects. But with the grant set to expire at the end of 2011, many are wondering how the industry will fare without it.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/finance-outlook-2012-can-projects-move-ahead-in-this-difficult-economic-environment?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/memc-restructures-in-a-big-way-amid-solar-market-downturn?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/memc-restructures-in-a-big-way-amid-solar-market-downturn?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:54:30 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/memc-restructures-in-a-big-way-amid-solar-market-downturn?cmpid=rss MEMC Electronic Materials is hurting. The silicon wafer and solar project developer is undergoing some big restructuring that includes laying off 20 percent of its workforce and idling – or possibly closing – a polysilicon factory, the company said Thursday.]]> MEMC Electronic Materials is hurting. The silicon wafer and solar project developer is undergoing some big restructuring that includes laying off 20 percent of its workforce and idling – or possibly closing – a polysilicon factory, the company said Thursday.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/memc-restructures-in-a-big-way-amid-solar-market-downturn?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/billionaire-buffett-bets-on-solar-energy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/billionaire-buffett-bets-on-solar-energy?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:23:36 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/billionaire-buffett-bets-on-solar-energy?cmpid=rss The "Oracle of Omaha," who made his fortune by betting on technologies that appear underpriced, is now putting his money into solar.]]> The "Oracle of Omaha," who made his fortune by betting on technologies that appear underpriced, is now putting his money into solar.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/billionaire-buffett-bets-on-solar-energy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-innovation-imperative-part-2-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-means-opportunity-for-india?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-innovation-imperative-part-2-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-means-opportunity-for-india?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:18:48 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-innovation-imperative-part-2-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-means-opportunity-for-india?cmpid=rss In my previous article in REW on the innovation imperative, I argued that ICT companies are well positioned to be next generation electric utilities, especially in the renewable energy space, should they show leadership and vision. This is due to an increase in energy information intensity, and IT and telecom companies are in the best position to manage the voluminous information we will generate.]]> In my previous article in REW on the innovation imperative, I argued that ICT companies are well positioned to be next generation electric utilities, especially in the renewable energy space, should they show leadership and vision. This is due to an increase in energy information intensity, and IT and telecom companies are in the best position to manage the voluminous information we will generate.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-innovation-imperative-part-2-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-means-opportunity-for-india?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-u-s-bill-would-extend-tax-on-brazilian-ethanol?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-u-s-bill-would-extend-tax-on-brazilian-ethanol?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:25:34 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-u-s-bill-would-extend-tax-on-brazilian-ethanol?cmpid=rss There are new accusations of protectionism being levied against the United States, but this time it's coming from Brazil's sugarcane industry.]]> There are new accusations of protectionism being levied against the United States, but this time it's coming from Brazil's sugarcane industry.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/latin-america-report-u-s-bill-would-extend-tax-on-brazilian-ethanol?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-lab-to-help-utilities-see-grid-of-the-future?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-lab-to-help-utilities-see-grid-of-the-future?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:34:03 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-lab-to-help-utilities-see-grid-of-the-future?cmpid=rss With the simple flick of a light switch, you are connected to "the machine." The North American electric grid — the world's most complex transmission and distribution system — also is referred to as the world's largest machine. That same machine has run reliably on coal, natural gas and nuclear energy for decades.]]> With the simple flick of a light switch, you are connected to "the machine." The North American electric grid — the world's most complex transmission and distribution system — also is referred to as the world's largest machine. That same machine has run reliably on coal, natural gas and nuclear energy for decades.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/new-lab-to-help-utilities-see-grid-of-the-future?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-interview-how-solarcity-is-moving-forward-with-or-without-help?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-interview-how-solarcity-is-moving-forward-with-or-without-help?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:33:47 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-interview-how-solarcity-is-moving-forward-with-or-without-help?cmpid=rss Aaron Gillmore, vice president of development with SolarCity, talks about the company's solar lease program, plans to power military homes across the U.S. and why the company was unable to close on a federal loan guarantee.]]> Aaron Gillmore, vice president of development with SolarCity, talks about the company's solar lease program, plans to power military homes across the U.S. and why the company was unable to close on a federal loan guarantee.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/the-interview-how-solarcity-is-moving-forward-with-or-without-help?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/is-it-time-for-california-to-phase-out-nuclear-power?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/is-it-time-for-california-to-phase-out-nuclear-power?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/is-it-time-for-california-to-phase-out-nuclear-power?cmpid=rss Italy recently became the fourth nation to pledge to phase out nuclear power since Japan's Fukushima disaster. Italy accomplished this feat by a popular referendum, soon after Germany did the same in its legislature (Bundestag). Switzerland has also agreed to a phase out and Japan itself has agreed to phase out much of its nuclear capacity in favor of renewables and natural gas.]]> Italy recently became the fourth nation to pledge to phase out nuclear power since Japan's Fukushima disaster. Italy accomplished this feat by a popular referendum, soon after Germany did the same in its legislature (Bundestag). Switzerland has also agreed to a phase out and Japan itself has agreed to phase out much of its nuclear capacity in favor of renewables and natural gas.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/is-it-time-for-california-to-phase-out-nuclear-power?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/gop-strategy-on-renewables-dont-ask-dont-tell?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/gop-strategy-on-renewables-dont-ask-dont-tell?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:50:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/gop-strategy-on-renewables-dont-ask-dont-tell?cmpid=rss Arnold Schwarzenegger has always held an uncomfortable place in the Republican Party. His ascent from the silver screen to the Sacramento hot seat at first seemed Regeanesque. But these days, he's seen by many in his party as a traitor, as much for his personal failings as his inability to stay on message.]]> Arnold Schwarzenegger has always held an uncomfortable place in the Republican Party. His ascent from the silver screen to the Sacramento hot seat at first seemed Regeanesque. But these days, he's seen by many in his party as a traitor, as much for his personal failings as his inability to stay on message.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/gop-strategy-on-renewables-dont-ask-dont-tell?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/navigating-the-clean-and-bloody-streets-of-europe?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/navigating-the-clean-and-bloody-streets-of-europe?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:40:29 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/navigating-the-clean-and-bloody-streets-of-europe?cmpid=rss Baron Rothschild was an 18th century British nobleman who supposedly originated the phrase "Buy when there's blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own." Although accounts differ, Rothschild was a successful banker, and supposedly made a fortune buying in the panic that followed the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon.]]> Baron Rothschild was an 18th century British nobleman who supposedly originated the phrase "Buy when there's blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own." Although accounts differ, Rothschild was a successful banker, and supposedly made a fortune buying in the panic that followed the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/navigating-the-clean-and-bloody-streets-of-europe?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-mixed-signals-over-emissions?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-mixed-signals-over-emissions?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:31:21 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-mixed-signals-over-emissions?cmpid=rss Even as renewable capacity surges ahead despite a down global economy, this past weekend brought a sobering reminder that market forces continue to pull the world toward carbon emissions — and not away from them.]]> Even as renewable capacity surges ahead despite a down global economy, this past weekend brought a sobering reminder that market forces continue to pull the world toward carbon emissions — and not away from them.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/asia-report-mixed-signals-over-emissions?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-groups-seek-1603-extension-analysts-offers-hope-for-life-after-the-grant?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-groups-seek-1603-extension-analysts-offers-hope-for-life-after-the-grant?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:34:39 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-groups-seek-1603-extension-analysts-offers-hope-for-life-after-the-grant?cmpid=rss This week more than 750 large companies, small businesses and organizations sent a letter to Congress calling for a one-year extension of the Department of Treasury's Section 1603 Program.]]> This week more than 750 large companies, small businesses and organizations sent a letter to Congress calling for a one-year extension of the Department of Treasury's Section 1603 Program.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/renewable-energy-groups-seek-1603-extension-analysts-offers-hope-for-life-after-the-grant?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/itc-determines-harm-in-solar-trade-case?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/itc-determines-harm-in-solar-trade-case?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:15:42 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/itc-determines-harm-in-solar-trade-case?cmpid=rss The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced Friday that its has unanimously determined that Chinese solar panel and cell imports are harming the American solar manufacturing industry.]]> The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) announced Friday that its has unanimously determined that Chinese solar panel and cell imports are harming the American solar manufacturing industry.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/itc-determines-harm-in-solar-trade-case?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/green-gives-way-to-blue?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/green-gives-way-to-blue?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:23:14 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/green-gives-way-to-blue?cmpid=rss When the freshly-minted UK coalition government boasted it would be the "greenest government ever," it sounded like a bad joke. How could the Tories possibly pull off such a feat? The Liberal Democrats had a good manifesto and a track record of support for green policy, but the Tories? Their constituency has arguably never embraced green thinking, so why should they change now? A reasonable question. Surely it's a horribly cynical ruse to persuade more voters in their direction, many said. A few bike rides to work and a failed rooftop turbine from David Cameron does not a green government make. The fact that a huge car used to follow him with his shoes and briefcase did little to burnish his credentials.]]> When the freshly-minted UK coalition government boasted it would be the "greenest government ever," it sounded like a bad joke. How could the Tories possibly pull off such a feat? The Liberal Democrats had a good manifesto and a track record of support for green policy, but the Tories? Their constituency has arguably never embraced green thinking, so why should they change now? A reasonable question. Surely it's a horribly cynical ruse to persuade more voters in their direction, many said. A few bike rides to work and a failed rooftop turbine from David Cameron does not a green government make. The fact that a huge car used to follow him with his shoes and briefcase did little to burnish his credentials.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/green-gives-way-to-blue?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/one-third-of-worlds-energy-could-be-solar-by-2060-predicts-historically-conservative-iea?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/one-third-of-worlds-energy-could-be-solar-by-2060-predicts-historically-conservative-iea?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:11:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/one-third-of-worlds-energy-could-be-solar-by-2060-predicts-historically-conservative-iea?cmpid=rss The International Energy Agency is notoriously conservative on projections for renewable energy. The agency has embraced the need for more clean electricity and fuels to address climate change and peak oil, but its outlook for the future is usually far more conservative than how reality plays out.]]> The International Energy Agency is notoriously conservative on projections for renewable energy. The agency has embraced the need for more clean electricity and fuels to address climate change and peak oil, but its outlook for the future is usually far more conservative than how reality plays out.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/one-third-of-worlds-energy-could-be-solar-by-2060-predicts-historically-conservative-iea?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/a-novel-way-to-concentrate-suns-heat?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/a-novel-way-to-concentrate-suns-heat?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/a-novel-way-to-concentrate-suns-heat?cmpid=rss Most technologies for harnessing the sun's energy capture the light itself, which is turned into electricity using photovoltaic materials. Others use the sun's thermal energy, usually concentrating the sunlight with mirrors to generate enough heat to boil water and turn a generating turbine. A third, less common approach is to use the sun's heat — also concentrated by mirrors — to generate electricity directly, using solid-state devices called thermophotovoltaics, which have their roots at MIT dating back to the 1950s.]]> Most technologies for harnessing the sun's energy capture the light itself, which is turned into electricity using photovoltaic materials. Others use the sun's thermal energy, usually concentrating the sunlight with mirrors to generate enough heat to boil water and turn a generating turbine. A third, less common approach is to use the sun's heat — also concentrated by mirrors — to generate electricity directly, using solid-state devices called thermophotovoltaics, which have their roots at MIT dating back to the 1950s.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/a-novel-way-to-concentrate-suns-heat?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/beyond-the-daily-roller-coaster-the-clean-tech-wave-rolls-on?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/beyond-the-daily-roller-coaster-the-clean-tech-wave-rolls-on?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:38:26 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/beyond-the-daily-roller-coaster-the-clean-tech-wave-rolls-on?cmpid=rss Being in the clean tech industry these days is a little like how it must feel to be one of the Republican presidential candidates. One day things look great, you're the talk of the buzz-o-sphere, riding a surge of momentum as The Next Big Thing. But wake up the next day to a piece of breaking bad news, and suddenly it's nothing but doom and gloom, everyone's trashing me, and how long can I actually stay in this race?]]> Being in the clean tech industry these days is a little like how it must feel to be one of the Republican presidential candidates. One day things look great, you're the talk of the buzz-o-sphere, riding a surge of momentum as The Next Big Thing. But wake up the next day to a piece of breaking bad news, and suddenly it's nothing but doom and gloom, everyone's trashing me, and how long can I actually stay in this race?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/beyond-the-daily-roller-coaster-the-clean-tech-wave-rolls-on?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/part-2-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/part-2-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:28:35 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/part-2-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss SunEdison founder Jigar Shah and SolarWorld executive Ben Santarris are each looking in the rear-view mirror even as they attempt to navigate the road ahead. Behind them, they see those who laid the groundwork for the solar industry. They see the tremendous strides that have been made in the technology, the acceptance, and yes, in the cost.]]> SunEdison founder Jigar Shah and SolarWorld executive Ben Santarris are each looking in the rear-view mirror even as they attempt to navigate the road ahead. Behind them, they see those who laid the groundwork for the solar industry. They see the tremendous strides that have been made in the technology, the acceptance, and yes, in the cost.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/12/part-2-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/1-billion-solar-project-goes-ahead-without-doe-backing?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/1-billion-solar-project-goes-ahead-without-doe-backing?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:30:26 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/1-billion-solar-project-goes-ahead-without-doe-backing?cmpid=rss Months after saying that it would have to scale back plans on military bases across the U.S., SolarCity announced Wednesday that it has secured financing and will move ahead with its $1 billion SolarStrong rooftop project.]]> Months after saying that it would have to scale back plans on military bases across the U.S., SolarCity announced Wednesday that it has secured financing and will move ahead with its $1 billion SolarStrong rooftop project.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/1-billion-solar-project-goes-ahead-without-doe-backing?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-pv-market-forecast-2011-2015-slower-2012-but-growth-from-2014-and-on?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-pv-market-forecast-2011-2015-slower-2012-but-growth-from-2014-and-on?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:22:10 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-pv-market-forecast-2011-2015-slower-2012-but-growth-from-2014-and-on?cmpid=rss After the rapid expansion of the U.S. PV market in the last few years, the U.S. solar industry is likely heading for a period of slower growth. Our recent analysis of the PV market in each of the 50 U.S. states shows that contrary to many hopes the U.S. market will not be able to provide immediate respite to all those manufacturers that are suffering from the current over-capacity and margin squeeze.]]> After the rapid expansion of the U.S. PV market in the last few years, the U.S. solar industry is likely heading for a period of slower growth. Our recent analysis of the PV market in each of the 50 U.S. states shows that contrary to many hopes the U.S. market will not be able to provide immediate respite to all those manufacturers that are suffering from the current over-capacity and margin squeeze.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-pv-market-forecast-2011-2015-slower-2012-but-growth-from-2014-and-on?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/latin-america-report-ready-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/latin-america-report-ready-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/latin-america-report-ready-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss As the costs associated with renewable forms of energy continue to drop and the prices of fossil fuels remain volatile, more Latin American nations are turning to wind and solar, as well as geothermal and biofuels, as solutions to achieve energy security.]]> As the costs associated with renewable forms of energy continue to drop and the prices of fossil fuels remain volatile, more Latin American nations are turning to wind and solar, as well as geothermal and biofuels, as solutions to achieve energy security.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/latin-america-report-ready-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-innovation-imperative-part-1-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-of-the-future?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-innovation-imperative-part-1-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-of-the-future?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-innovation-imperative-part-1-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-of-the-future?cmpid=rss Dag Hammarskjold's quote, "Not to encumber the earth. No pathetic 'Excelsior!' but just this: not to encumber the earth," may well serve as the motto of the growing sustainability movement. Yet how can economic development occur without energy, and primarily from fossil fuel sources?]]> Dag Hammarskjold's quote, "Not to encumber the earth. No pathetic 'Excelsior!' but just this: not to encumber the earth," may well serve as the motto of the growing sustainability movement. Yet how can economic development occur without energy, and primarily from fossil fuel sources?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-innovation-imperative-part-1-ict-companies-as-electric-utilities-of-the-future?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-coast-guard-and-schneider-electric-pioneer-new-funding-method-for-renewable-energy-project?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-coast-guard-and-schneider-electric-pioneer-new-funding-method-for-renewable-energy-project?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-coast-guard-and-schneider-electric-pioneer-new-funding-method-for-renewable-energy-project?cmpid=rss Four U.S. Coast Guard sites in Puerto Rico are getting a $50 million green renovation for an investment of $13.8 million, thanks in part to a financing tool that embeds a Renewable Energy Services Agreement (RESA) within an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The project marks the first time the financing structure was used by the U.S. government and allowed for green improvements to 35 buildings and 411 housing units at Sector San Juan, Rio Bayamon housing, Air Station Borinquen and Air Station Borinquen housing.]]> Four U.S. Coast Guard sites in Puerto Rico are getting a $50 million green renovation for an investment of $13.8 million, thanks in part to a financing tool that embeds a Renewable Energy Services Agreement (RESA) within an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The project marks the first time the financing structure was used by the U.S. government and allowed for green improvements to 35 buildings and 411 housing units at Sector San Juan, Rio Bayamon housing, Air Station Borinquen and Air Station Borinquen housing.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-coast-guard-and-schneider-electric-pioneer-new-funding-method-for-renewable-energy-project?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:03:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/nlp-solar-sales-training4?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:01:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss ]]> ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/rich-hessler-solar/news/article/2011/11/solar-website-development-3-reasons-to-choose-a-specialist?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/evergreen-solar-finds-chinese-buyer-for-its-technology?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/evergreen-solar-finds-chinese-buyer-for-its-technology?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:53:45 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/evergreen-solar-finds-chinese-buyer-for-its-technology?cmpid=rss Watching a bankruptcy process unfold is like watching the slow death of a company. Evergreen Solar, which announced the bankruptcy filing back in August, has sold is core assets for $6 million and some shares of the buyer, China Private Equity Investment Holdings.]]> Watching a bankruptcy process unfold is like watching the slow death of a company. Evergreen Solar, which announced the bankruptcy filing back in August, has sold is core assets for $6 million and some shares of the buyer, China Private Equity Investment Holdings.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/evergreen-solar-finds-chinese-buyer-for-its-technology?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/cpv-will-help-power-global-climate-talks?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/cpv-will-help-power-global-climate-talks?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:48:36 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/cpv-will-help-power-global-climate-talks?cmpid=rss The 17th annual Conference of the Parties (COP17) global climate talks kick off this week with a high sense of urgency but amid the reality of low expectations.]]> The 17th annual Conference of the Parties (COP17) global climate talks kick off this week with a high sense of urgency but amid the reality of low expectations.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/cpv-will-help-power-global-climate-talks?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/smart-grid-will-raise-ceiling-for-use-of-renewables?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/smart-grid-will-raise-ceiling-for-use-of-renewables?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:43:58 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/smart-grid-will-raise-ceiling-for-use-of-renewables?cmpid=rss The EU wants electricity distribution systems that can utilize more solar and wind energy – and sixteen European partners from ten countries are now playing a key role in preparing for them.]]> The EU wants electricity distribution systems that can utilize more solar and wind energy – and sixteen European partners from ten countries are now playing a key role in preparing for them.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/smart-grid-will-raise-ceiling-for-use-of-renewables?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-strikes-back?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-strikes-back?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:15:28 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-strikes-back?cmpid=rss American solar companies have been openly fearful that a trade complaint filed against China could instigate a retaliation. It appears such a move may be under way in Beijing after the ministry of commerce announced on Friday that it was opening a sweeping investigation of American policies that it says may have impacted the development of solar, wind and hydro industries in China.]]> American solar companies have been openly fearful that a trade complaint filed against China could instigate a retaliation. It appears such a move may be under way in Beijing after the ministry of commerce announced on Friday that it was opening a sweeping investigation of American policies that it says may have impacted the development of solar, wind and hydro industries in China.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-strikes-back?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-in-the-asia-pacific-region-booms-chinas-2011-installs-may-surpass-americas-for-the-first-time?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-in-the-asia-pacific-region-booms-chinas-2011-installs-may-surpass-americas-for-the-first-time?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:23:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-in-the-asia-pacific-region-booms-chinas-2011-installs-may-surpass-americas-for-the-first-time?cmpid=rss With European solar markets in decline, the industry is looking to the next hot solar region. Even with political troubles in the U.S., companies still see America as a good long-term bet. (And let's remember, Europe's slowdown doesn't mean the region is going to stop being a major player.)]]> With European solar markets in decline, the industry is looking to the next hot solar region. Even with political troubles in the U.S., companies still see America as a good long-term bet. (And let's remember, Europe's slowdown doesn't mean the region is going to stop being a major player.)]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-in-the-asia-pacific-region-booms-chinas-2011-installs-may-surpass-americas-for-the-first-time?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards-nominate-now?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards-nominate-now?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards-nominate-now?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/excellence-in-renewable-energy-awards-nominate-now?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/googles-search-for-more-efficient-and-low-cost-solar-thermal-power-plant-designs?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/googles-search-for-more-efficient-and-low-cost-solar-thermal-power-plant-designs?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:47:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/googles-search-for-more-efficient-and-low-cost-solar-thermal-power-plant-designs?cmpid=rss Google has abandoned its effort to come up with better flat mirrors and power plant designs for producing electricity from the sun's heat, but it is releasing its research results so that others could perhaps use it to create commercially viable solutions.]]> Google has abandoned its effort to come up with better flat mirrors and power plant designs for producing electricity from the sun's heat, but it is releasing its research results so that others could perhaps use it to create commercially viable solutions.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/googles-search-for-more-efficient-and-low-cost-solar-thermal-power-plant-designs?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/part-1-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/part-1-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/part-1-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss Would tariffs placed on Chinese solar panels amount to "protectionism?" Are the companies most critical of the trade complaint "just crying foul?" And what's more important to American companies, the race to grid parity or the desire to reclaim solar manufacturing from China?]]> Would tariffs placed on Chinese solar panels amount to "protectionism?" Are the companies most critical of the trade complaint "just crying foul?" And what's more important to American companies, the race to grid parity or the desire to reclaim solar manufacturing from China?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/part-1-how-tariffs-could-impact-solar-industry?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-the-proven-road-not-takenwhy?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-the-proven-road-not-takenwhy?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-the-proven-road-not-takenwhy?cmpid=rss America needs to introduce a nationwide feed-in tariff (FIT) to kick-start the renewable industry, restore America's leadership role, and accelerate the expansion of the renewable industry worldwide.]]> America needs to introduce a nationwide feed-in tariff (FIT) to kick-start the renewable industry, restore America's leadership role, and accelerate the expansion of the renewable industry worldwide.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-the-proven-road-not-takenwhy?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-manufacturers-expect-tough-times-for-2012?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-manufacturers-expect-tough-times-for-2012?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:27:51 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-manufacturers-expect-tough-times-for-2012?cmpid=rss Hopes that demand for solar energy equipment in Germany would rise significantly were dashed and led to disappointing third-quarter earnings, reported several Chinese manufacturers on Tuesday. The market will continue to see a bumper crop of solar panels in the next quarter or two, along with more mergers or potential bankruptcies.]]> Hopes that demand for solar energy equipment in Germany would rise significantly were dashed and led to disappointing third-quarter earnings, reported several Chinese manufacturers on Tuesday. The market will continue to see a bumper crop of solar panels in the next quarter or two, along with more mergers or potential bankruptcies.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-manufacturers-expect-tough-times-for-2012?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/secretary-chu-we-can-win-clean-energy-battle?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/secretary-chu-we-can-win-clean-energy-battle?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/secretary-chu-we-can-win-clean-energy-battle?cmpid=rss Seven trillion dollars are at stake in the global battle to win market share in renewable energy and the United States can win that battle, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said during stops in Colorado.]]> Seven trillion dollars are at stake in the global battle to win market share in renewable energy and the United States can win that battle, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said during stops in Colorado.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/secretary-chu-we-can-win-clean-energy-battle?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-pv-leads-small-town-into-solar-big-leagues?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-pv-leads-small-town-into-solar-big-leagues?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:44:52 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-pv-leads-small-town-into-solar-big-leagues?cmpid=rss After only three years of development, a small town in Florida has moved into the ranks of the solar big leagues worldwide. The municipal utility serving Gainesville, Florida expects that by year end 2011 the town will have installed 7.3 MW of solar photovoltaic (solar PV) systems.]]> After only three years of development, a small town in Florida has moved into the ranks of the solar big leagues worldwide. The municipal utility serving Gainesville, Florida expects that by year end 2011 the town will have installed 7.3 MW of solar photovoltaic (solar PV) systems.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-pv-leads-small-town-into-solar-big-leagues?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-solar-dispute-is-just-part-of-the-friction?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-solar-dispute-is-just-part-of-the-friction?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:25:05 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-solar-dispute-is-just-part-of-the-friction?cmpid=rss While some members of America's Congress call for the resignation of U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu over the failed loan to Solyndra, the embattled head of the nation's loan program pointed directly at the level of subsidies provided to Chinese solar panel manufacturers as the reason America needs to support a clean energy race.]]> While some members of America's Congress call for the resignation of U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu over the failed loan to Solyndra, the embattled head of the nation's loan program pointed directly at the level of subsidies provided to Chinese solar panel manufacturers as the reason America needs to support a clean energy race.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-solar-dispute-is-just-part-of-the-friction?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/breaking-news-bill-oreilly-says-he-cant-get-a-solar-quote-anybody?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/breaking-news-bill-oreilly-says-he-cant-get-a-solar-quote-anybody?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/breaking-news-bill-oreilly-says-he-cant-get-a-solar-quote-anybody?cmpid=rss 11/22/11 Update: We did it! Bill O'Reilly said on air that he had found a Long Island, NY solar installer to give him a quote. See this clip from mediamatters.org:     Thank you to everyone who shared this blog post and/or the other posts about Bill O'Reilly's search for solar. I do believe that our collective efforts did guide him to at least do a Google search. Now, he actually has to sign a contract and install a PV or thermal system, perhaps both? But at least he has publicly said that he's getting a quote from a "legitimate Long Island installer." Congrats to you, legitimate installer, whoever you are. We look forward to the broadcasted results of your quote.   Below is the original post, but let's not stop at Bill O'Reilly! See below for another suggestion, no matter where you live. *** This is really big news for solar affordablity — or at least it can be with your help: I admit I don’t watch “The Factor,” but former Renewable Energy World editor Stephen Lacey apparently does, and he just tipped me off that Bill O’Reilly wants a solar quote for his Manhasset, Long Island home, but can't find an installer in the area. I’m not kidding. See for yourself: Now, as Stephen pointed out in his blog posts, Bill probably forgot to check Google, but let me just say that it doesn’t matter that there are lots of dots on Google’s Long Island map that appear to indicate that there are plenty of places where Bill can get a solar quote. Bill is not just a celebrity, but a potential customer who has told us that he wants to go solar. We need to help him. So, I’m asking any solar company within 100 miles of Long Island, NY to offer Bill O’Reilly a solar quote. Write Bill an email right now at oreilly@foxnews.com. Of course, regardless of whether or not you're a fan, be polite and respectful. Something along the lines of: Dear Bill, I understand from your recent broadcast that you are having difficulty finding a solar company near your Long Island home. Describe your company, including your many installations, any BBB certifications, or NABCEP, how many people you employ, etc. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I would be happy to give you a thorough solar evaluation for your home and a competitive quote that will save you thousands of dollars over the expected 25 year lifetime of your solar system. Sincerely and respectfully, Your solar company. name, contact info, etc UPDATE:  The Vote Solar Initiative organized its own collective email to O'Reilly. See Stephen's Lacey's most recent post: You can help by sharing the following in your social networks, such as Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook: Over 60 NY #solar companies can help Bill O’Reilly of the @oreillyfactor install a system. Will he live up to his word? http://bit.ly/tjdR1B If you're on Twitter, you might also direct a Tweet to liberal commentator Alan Colmes, who will be seeing Bill again this week. Something along the lines of: @AlanColmes here are 60 #NY solar companies ready to give Bill O'Reilly a quote. Please share with him this week http://ow.ly/7AYEL   Now, if you're not in New York and don’t live near Bill, that’s okay! Bill’s solar lament should make us all realize that there are many broadcasters who are unaware of how affordable and reliable solar is today and how many solar installers are around, willing and able to give them a quote. (If there are any doubts about reliability, remind them that the International space station and broadcast satellites are all running quite well on pure solar power.) So, as soon as you can, look up your local broadcaster, and send them this note: Dear [broadcaster] Recently, Bill O’Reilly told his national audience that he wanted to go solar, but couldn’t find a solar installer in his Long Island area. I’m contacting you to make sure that you know that I’m a solar installer in your area, and I’m happy to give you an on-camera solar evaluation for your home and help educate your viewers about how reliable and affordable solar is today in our community. Describe your solar company, as above. Please contact me at your earliest convenience, and I will be happy to assist you. Sincerely and respectfully, Your solar company. name, contact info, etc Is this a stunt? I prefer to call it a national moment of solar education. Bill may or may not respond to this, but it doesn't matter. Perhaps other broadcasters will. There are so many misconceptions about solar, and as an industry, we miss a lot of moments educating the public. Bill O'Reilly has opened up one such opportunity, so I ask you to be courageous. Be bold for solar, stand out and educate by offering Bill and all local news anchors a personal moment to learn about how solar is affordable today and getting a quote for their own homes. Sure, you could do this any time, but why wait? Why have we ever waited? Please, for solar's sake, UnThink Solar. Now go write those emails.  ]]> 11/22/11 Update: We did it! Bill O'Reilly said on air that he had found a Long Island, NY solar installer to give him a quote. See this clip from mediamatters.org:     Thank you to everyone who shared this blog post and/or the other posts about Bill O'Reilly's search for solar. I do believe that our collective efforts did guide him to at least do a Google search. Now, he actually has to sign a contract and install a PV or thermal system, perhaps both? But at least he has publicly said that he's getting a quote from a "legitimate Long Island installer." Congrats to you, legitimate installer, whoever you are. We look forward to the broadcasted results of your quote.   Below is the original post, but let's not stop at Bill O'Reilly! See below for another suggestion, no matter where you live. *** This is really big news for solar affordablity — or at least it can be with your help: I admit I don’t watch “The Factor,” but former Renewable Energy World editor Stephen Lacey apparently does, and he just tipped me off that Bill O’Reilly wants a solar quote for his Manhasset, Long Island home, but can't find an installer in the area. I’m not kidding. See for yourself: Now, as Stephen pointed out in his blog posts, Bill probably forgot to check Google, but let me just say that it doesn’t matter that there are lots of dots on Google’s Long Island map that appear to indicate that there are plenty of places where Bill can get a solar quote. Bill is not just a celebrity, but a potential customer who has told us that he wants to go solar. We need to help him. So, I’m asking any solar company within 100 miles of Long Island, NY to offer Bill O’Reilly a solar quote. Write Bill an email right now at oreilly@foxnews.com. Of course, regardless of whether or not you're a fan, be polite and respectful. Something along the lines of: Dear Bill, I understand from your recent broadcast that you are having difficulty finding a solar company near your Long Island home. Describe your company, including your many installations, any BBB certifications, or NABCEP, how many people you employ, etc. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I would be happy to give you a thorough solar evaluation for your home and a competitive quote that will save you thousands of dollars over the expected 25 year lifetime of your solar system. Sincerely and respectfully, Your solar company. name, contact info, etc UPDATE:  The Vote Solar Initiative organized its own collective email to O'Reilly. See Stephen's Lacey's most recent post: You can help by sharing the following in your social networks, such as Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook: Over 60 NY #solar companies can help Bill O’Reilly of the @oreillyfactor install a system. Will he live up to his word? http://bit.ly/tjdR1B If you're on Twitter, you might also direct a Tweet to liberal commentator Alan Colmes, who will be seeing Bill again this week. Something along the lines of: @AlanColmes here are 60 #NY solar companies ready to give Bill O'Reilly a quote. Please share with him this week http://ow.ly/7AYEL   Now, if you're not in New York and don’t live near Bill, that’s okay! Bill’s solar lament should make us all realize that there are many broadcasters who are unaware of how affordable and reliable solar is today and how many solar installers are around, willing and able to give them a quote. (If there are any doubts about reliability, remind them that the International space station and broadcast satellites are all running quite well on pure solar power.) So, as soon as you can, look up your local broadcaster, and send them this note: Dear [broadcaster] Recently, Bill O’Reilly told his national audience that he wanted to go solar, but couldn’t find a solar installer in his Long Island area. I’m contacting you to make sure that you know that I’m a solar installer in your area, and I’m happy to give you an on-camera solar evaluation for your home and help educate your viewers about how reliable and affordable solar is today in our community. Describe your solar company, as above. Please contact me at your earliest convenience, and I will be happy to assist you. Sincerely and respectfully, Your solar company. name, contact info, etc Is this a stunt? I prefer to call it a national moment of solar education. Bill may or may not respond to this, but it doesn't matter. Perhaps other broadcasters will. There are so many misconceptions about solar, and as an industry, we miss a lot of moments educating the public. Bill O'Reilly has opened up one such opportunity, so I ask you to be courageous. Be bold for solar, stand out and educate by offering Bill and all local news anchors a personal moment to learn about how solar is affordable today and getting a quote for their own homes. Sure, you could do this any time, but why wait? Why have we ever waited? Please, for solar's sake, UnThink Solar. Now go write those emails.  ]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/breaking-news-bill-oreilly-says-he-cant-get-a-solar-quote-anybody?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-for-the-99-two-thirds-of-california-solar-installs-are-in-median-income-zip-codes?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-for-the-99-two-thirds-of-california-solar-installs-are-in-median-income-zip-codes?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:07:14 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-for-the-99-two-thirds-of-california-solar-installs-are-in-median-income-zip-codes?cmpid=rss Think solar is only for the 1%? Not so fast. New data from California shows that two thirds of solar PV installations from 2009 to 2011 were in zip codes with median household incomes between $40,000 and $84,000, according to analysis from PV Solar Report and SunRun.]]> Think solar is only for the 1%? Not so fast. New data from California shows that two thirds of solar PV installations from 2009 to 2011 were in zip codes with median household incomes between $40,000 and $84,000, according to analysis from PV Solar Report and SunRun.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-for-the-99-two-thirds-of-california-solar-installs-are-in-median-income-zip-codes?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/chu-to-congress-we-can-and-must-compete?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/chu-to-congress-we-can-and-must-compete?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:21:04 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/chu-to-congress-we-can-and-must-compete?cmpid=rss Just as Congressional Republicans have sought to make Solyndra about more than Solyndra, Energy Secretary Steven Chu continued to broaden the scope of his department's loan program during testimony to members of Congress on Thursday.]]> Just as Congressional Republicans have sought to make Solyndra about more than Solyndra, Energy Secretary Steven Chu continued to broaden the scope of his department's loan program during testimony to members of Congress on Thursday.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/chu-to-congress-we-can-and-must-compete?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/s-day-u-s-must-keep-its-eyes-on-the-clean-energy-prize-despite-setbacks?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/s-day-u-s-must-keep-its-eyes-on-the-clean-energy-prize-despite-setbacks?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:44:38 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/s-day-u-s-must-keep-its-eyes-on-the-clean-energy-prize-despite-setbacks?cmpid=rss Today, November 17th, all eyes in the energy sector will be trained on Washington, where Secretary of Energy Steven Chu testifies before Congress regarding the failed Solyndra loan guarantee.]]> Today, November 17th, all eyes in the energy sector will be trained on Washington, where Secretary of Energy Steven Chu testifies before Congress regarding the failed Solyndra loan guarantee.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/s-day-u-s-must-keep-its-eyes-on-the-clean-energy-prize-despite-setbacks?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/uk-faces-growing-opposition-to-solar-tariff-cuts?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/uk-faces-growing-opposition-to-solar-tariff-cuts?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:05:56 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/uk-faces-growing-opposition-to-solar-tariff-cuts?cmpid=rss Moves by the UK government to abruptly slash feed-in tariffs for smaller and rooftop installations are coming under increasing pressure as opposition becomes more organized and gathers pace.]]> Moves by the UK government to abruptly slash feed-in tariffs for smaller and rooftop installations are coming under increasing pressure as opposition becomes more organized and gathers pace.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/uk-faces-growing-opposition-to-solar-tariff-cuts?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solarworld-circulates-petition-for-european-trade-complaint?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solarworld-circulates-petition-for-european-trade-complaint?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:05:38 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solarworld-circulates-petition-for-european-trade-complaint?cmpid=rss SolarWorld AG is busy trying to get signatures from companies that make up at least 50 percent of manufacturing capacity in the European solar industry before bringing a formal complaint against Chinese producers to the European Union Commission, company spokesman Milan Nitzschke said Wednesday.]]> SolarWorld AG is busy trying to get signatures from companies that make up at least 50 percent of manufacturing capacity in the European solar industry before bringing a formal complaint against Chinese producers to the European Union Commission, company spokesman Milan Nitzschke said Wednesday.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solarworld-circulates-petition-for-european-trade-complaint?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-makings-of-a-u-s-energy-policy-in-san-antonio?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-makings-of-a-u-s-energy-policy-in-san-antonio?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-makings-of-a-u-s-energy-policy-in-san-antonio?cmpid=rss There has been a lot of discussion about the need for an Energy Policy for our country to provide both a strategy and a roadmap for a secure and strong energy future. The fact of the matter is it really isn't that complicated. We are charting a course right here in San Antonio that we believe many others could follow. And we are doing it without any federal or state mandates; we are doing it because it makes good business sense and it benefits our community.]]> There has been a lot of discussion about the need for an Energy Policy for our country to provide both a strategy and a roadmap for a secure and strong energy future. The fact of the matter is it really isn't that complicated. We are charting a course right here in San Antonio that we believe many others could follow. And we are doing it without any federal or state mandates; we are doing it because it makes good business sense and it benefits our community.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-makings-of-a-u-s-energy-policy-in-san-antonio?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-markets-a-study-in-extremes?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-markets-a-study-in-extremes?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:59:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-markets-a-study-in-extremes?cmpid=rss The world is using more and more solar energy; of that there is no doubt. But solar comes in many sizes and shapes. Which will prevail in the coming five or 10 years?]]> The world is using more and more solar energy; of that there is no doubt. But solar comes in many sizes and shapes. Which will prevail in the coming five or 10 years?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-markets-a-study-in-extremes?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/can-famed-astronaut-give-solar-company-some-buzz?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/can-famed-astronaut-give-solar-company-some-buzz?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:18:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/can-famed-astronaut-give-solar-company-some-buzz?cmpid=rss The solar industry has a new star straight from the moon.]]> The solar industry has a new star straight from the moon.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/can-famed-astronaut-give-solar-company-some-buzz?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feeling-feeling-blue-about-green-reasons-for-cleantech-optimism?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feeling-feeling-blue-about-green-reasons-for-cleantech-optimism?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:59:54 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feeling-feeling-blue-about-green-reasons-for-cleantech-optimism?cmpid=rss There are so many easy reasons to be a pessimist today: the world financial crisis, the discord and dysfunction in Washington, and the almost certain doom that many scientists claim we are facing from global warming. With the first high profile cleantech company failures, the euphoria of the cleantech bubble has burst creating pessimism about the future of cleantech as a whole.]]> There are so many easy reasons to be a pessimist today: the world financial crisis, the discord and dysfunction in Washington, and the almost certain doom that many scientists claim we are facing from global warming. With the first high profile cleantech company failures, the euphoria of the cleantech bubble has burst creating pessimism about the future of cleantech as a whole.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feeling-feeling-blue-about-green-reasons-for-cleantech-optimism?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/location-location-location?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/location-location-location?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/location-location-location?cmpid=rss Is it really cheaper to build solar in the Far East, particularly when some of the fastest-growing solar markets in the coming decade are likely to be in Europe and North America? Or is the market becoming increasingly governed by strict regulatory issues that require manufacturers to locate production facilities in their target markets? In other words, how crucial is production facility location in the solar sector?]]> Is it really cheaper to build solar in the Far East, particularly when some of the fastest-growing solar markets in the coming decade are likely to be in Europe and North America? Or is the market becoming increasingly governed by strict regulatory issues that require manufacturers to locate production facilities in their target markets? In other words, how crucial is production facility location in the solar sector?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/location-location-location?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/new-german-solar-pv-tariffs-the-price-to-beat-worldwide?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/new-german-solar-pv-tariffs-the-price-to-beat-worldwide?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/new-german-solar-pv-tariffs-the-price-to-beat-worldwide?cmpid=rss Germany has announced lower solar photovoltaic (solar PV) tariffs for 2012 and the industry has taken the expected step in stride.]]> Germany has announced lower solar photovoltaic (solar PV) tariffs for 2012 and the industry has taken the expected step in stride.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/new-german-solar-pv-tariffs-the-price-to-beat-worldwide?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/fearing-protectionism-china-may-expand-domestic-market?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/fearing-protectionism-china-may-expand-domestic-market?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:40:34 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/fearing-protectionism-china-may-expand-domestic-market?cmpid=rss While America continues to focus on increasing its energy security by manufacturing more of its own products, China officials are warning their domestic solar manufacturers about the inherent dangers of relying too heavily on foreign markets.]]> While America continues to focus on increasing its energy security by manufacturing more of its own products, China officials are warning their domestic solar manufacturers about the inherent dangers of relying too heavily on foreign markets.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/fearing-protectionism-china-may-expand-domestic-market?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/future-supply-of-rare-earth-elements-could-be-disrupted-says-geological-society-of-london?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/future-supply-of-rare-earth-elements-could-be-disrupted-says-geological-society-of-london?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/future-supply-of-rare-earth-elements-could-be-disrupted-says-geological-society-of-london?cmpid=rss While scarcity of rare earth elements (REE) in absolute terms is unlikely to be a concern, their future supply could be disrupted by technical, environmental and financial factors, according to a briefing note published by the Geological Society of London.]]> While scarcity of rare earth elements (REE) in absolute terms is unlikely to be a concern, their future supply could be disrupted by technical, environmental and financial factors, according to a briefing note published by the Geological Society of London.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/future-supply-of-rare-earth-elements-could-be-disrupted-says-geological-society-of-london?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/hazy-days-five-u-s-industries-and-the-challenges-ahead?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/hazy-days-five-u-s-industries-and-the-challenges-ahead?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/hazy-days-five-u-s-industries-and-the-challenges-ahead?cmpid=rss Unless you're Rick Perry, the word "energy" seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongue these days.]]> Unless you're Rick Perry, the word "energy" seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongue these days.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/hazy-days-five-u-s-industries-and-the-challenges-ahead?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/california-approves-solar-contract-despite-its-high-cost?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/california-approves-solar-contract-despite-its-high-cost?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/california-approves-solar-contract-despite-its-high-cost?cmpid=rss Should consumers pay more for renewable energy in order to promote a certain technology? That's an interesting question raised by California regulators on Thursday, when they approved what they acknowledged to be a pricey contract for Abengoa Solar to sell power to Pacific Gas & Electric.]]> Should consumers pay more for renewable energy in order to promote a certain technology? That's an interesting question raised by California regulators on Thursday, when they approved what they acknowledged to be a pricey contract for Abengoa Solar to sell power to Pacific Gas & Electric.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/california-approves-solar-contract-despite-its-high-cost?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/from-the-editor16?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/from-the-editor16?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/from-the-editor16?cmpid=rss It is easy in the world of renewable energy to feel like a wind-blown leaf. Despite the sector's drive and ingenuity — and all its technological advances and efficiency records — it seems doomed to eternal reliance on shifting government policy and the largesse of typically short-lived administrations for the cash it needs to grow.]]> It is easy in the world of renewable energy to feel like a wind-blown leaf. Despite the sector's drive and ingenuity — and all its technological advances and efficiency records — it seems doomed to eternal reliance on shifting government policy and the largesse of typically short-lived administrations for the cash it needs to grow.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/from-the-editor16?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-u-s-market-for-pv-modules-where-great-opportunity-meets-great-challenges?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-u-s-market-for-pv-modules-where-great-opportunity-meets-great-challenges?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-u-s-market-for-pv-modules-where-great-opportunity-meets-great-challenges?cmpid=rss At Solar Power International (SPI), North America's largest solar trade show, two divergent visions of the U.S. solar PV market competed for the limelight. The first was an optimistic perspective that highlighted strong historic growth and the tremendous future potential of solar electricity in the U.S. The second was a decidedly more pessimistic view that highlighted the powerful competitive force of high volume, low cost, tier one Chinese module manufacturing.]]> At Solar Power International (SPI), North America's largest solar trade show, two divergent visions of the U.S. solar PV market competed for the limelight. The first was an optimistic perspective that highlighted strong historic growth and the tremendous future potential of solar electricity in the U.S. The second was a decidedly more pessimistic view that highlighted the powerful competitive force of high volume, low cost, tier one Chinese module manufacturing.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-u-s-market-for-pv-modules-where-great-opportunity-meets-great-challenges?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-future-of-clean-tech-and-why-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-china?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-future-of-clean-tech-and-why-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-china?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-future-of-clean-tech-and-why-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-china?cmpid=rss When Clint Wilder and I wrote our first book, The Clean Tech Revolution, we knew we needed to travel to China if we wanted to understand the future of clean tech. Mind you, our trip took place more than five years ago, well before most people uttered the words "China" and "clean tech" in the same breath. But it was becoming increasingly clear, even then, why China was going to be such a force to reckon with. Today, most businesspeople, investors, politicians, entrepreneurs, and students understand the Chinese clean-tech juggernaut, what it might mean to the U.S., and why we need to prepare.]]> When Clint Wilder and I wrote our first book, The Clean Tech Revolution, we knew we needed to travel to China if we wanted to understand the future of clean tech. Mind you, our trip took place more than five years ago, well before most people uttered the words "China" and "clean tech" in the same breath. But it was becoming increasingly clear, even then, why China was going to be such a force to reckon with. Today, most businesspeople, investors, politicians, entrepreneurs, and students understand the Chinese clean-tech juggernaut, what it might mean to the U.S., and why we need to prepare.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-future-of-clean-tech-and-why-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-china?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-thermal-power-facing-headwinds?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-thermal-power-facing-headwinds?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-thermal-power-facing-headwinds?cmpid=rss Amid the turmoil that is currently afflicting the solar PV market in the U.S. it seems that another solar sector has sailed into troubled waters with little by way of a splash. Noticed or not, concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) is also nonetheless perhaps set to take a tumble given the current market portents. For instance, there have been a number of business failures in the sector and simultaneously project technology swaps away from CSP and to standard PV as that technology's costs have dramatically fallen. A constrained finance market has combined with these factors to see opportunities for CSP dwindle. Or has it? For while it is true that certain business models have indeed failed, others have shown that they are by no means ready to throw in the towel when it comes to CSP.]]> Amid the turmoil that is currently afflicting the solar PV market in the U.S. it seems that another solar sector has sailed into troubled waters with little by way of a splash. Noticed or not, concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) is also nonetheless perhaps set to take a tumble given the current market portents. For instance, there have been a number of business failures in the sector and simultaneously project technology swaps away from CSP and to standard PV as that technology's costs have dramatically fallen. A constrained finance market has combined with these factors to see opportunities for CSP dwindle. Or has it? For while it is true that certain business models have indeed failed, others have shown that they are by no means ready to throw in the towel when it comes to CSP.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/solar-thermal-power-facing-headwinds?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/balancing-act?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/balancing-act?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/balancing-act?cmpid=rss As wind and large-scale solar become more dominant parts of the power generation portfolio, how do we best deal with the variability issue? Can the grid do it all, or demand-side management? Might the answer lie with rapid-response gas turbines that have come onto the market this year?]]> As wind and large-scale solar become more dominant parts of the power generation portfolio, how do we best deal with the variability issue? Can the grid do it all, or demand-side management? Might the answer lie with rapid-response gas turbines that have come onto the market this year?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/balancing-act?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/plugging-the-gap?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/plugging-the-gap?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/plugging-the-gap?cmpid=rss Independent equity investment seems increasingly likely to play a prominent role in plugging a funding gap at the heart of Europe's renewable energy ambitions. What are the implications of this investment, both in pure private equity and in longer term pension and infrasctucture funds?]]> Independent equity investment seems increasingly likely to play a prominent role in plugging a funding gap at the heart of Europe's renewable energy ambitions. What are the implications of this investment, both in pure private equity and in longer term pension and infrasctucture funds?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/plugging-the-gap?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/temperature-differences-give-rise-to-electricity?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/temperature-differences-give-rise-to-electricity?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/temperature-differences-give-rise-to-electricity?cmpid=rss More than half of today's energy consumption is squandered in useless waste heat, such as the heat from refrigerators and all sorts of gadgets and the heat from factories and power plants. The energy losses are even greater in cars. Automobile motors only manage to utilise 30 percent of the energy they generate, and the rest is lost. Part of the heat loss ends up as warm brakes and a hot exhaust pipe.]]> More than half of today's energy consumption is squandered in useless waste heat, such as the heat from refrigerators and all sorts of gadgets and the heat from factories and power plants. The energy losses are even greater in cars. Automobile motors only manage to utilise 30 percent of the energy they generate, and the rest is lost. Part of the heat loss ends up as warm brakes and a hot exhaust pipe.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/temperature-differences-give-rise-to-electricity?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/trade-dispute-will-carry-forward-chinese-solar-imports-could-face-retroactive-tariffs?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/trade-dispute-will-carry-forward-chinese-solar-imports-could-face-retroactive-tariffs?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:18:45 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/trade-dispute-will-carry-forward-chinese-solar-imports-could-face-retroactive-tariffs?cmpid=rss Today the international trade coalition (ITC) announced its ruling on the trade dispute between U.S. and Chinese solar manufacturers. According to a press release issued by SolarWorld, the company that initiated the dispute and founded the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM), the U.S. government has found there is adequate evidence of wrongdoing by Chinese solar manufacturers and will conduct a formal investigation into the matter.]]> Today the international trade coalition (ITC) announced its ruling on the trade dispute between U.S. and Chinese solar manufacturers. According to a press release issued by SolarWorld, the company that initiated the dispute and founded the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM), the U.S. government has found there is adequate evidence of wrongdoing by Chinese solar manufacturers and will conduct a formal investigation into the matter.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/trade-dispute-will-carry-forward-chinese-solar-imports-could-face-retroactive-tariffs?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/executive-decision?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/executive-decision?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/executive-decision?cmpid=rss Global investment in renewable energy increased by 30 percent between 2009 and 2010, reaching levels of $243 billion. At the same time "sustainability" is becoming a corporate watchword. What are companies doing to boost their green credentials?]]> Global investment in renewable energy increased by 30 percent between 2009 and 2010, reaching levels of $243 billion. At the same time "sustainability" is becoming a corporate watchword. What are companies doing to boost their green credentials?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/executive-decision?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/coalition-vs-coalition-the-solar-trade-dispute-gets-hotter?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/coalition-vs-coalition-the-solar-trade-dispute-gets-hotter?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:26:11 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/coalition-vs-coalition-the-solar-trade-dispute-gets-hotter?cmpid=rss The American solar industry is deeply (though perhaps not evenly) divided over the pending trade complaint against Chinese panel makers. If you needed any more proof of that, you got it Tuesday when 25 companies announced that they had formed a competing coalition to counteract the mostly anonymous coalition behind the anti-dumping petition currently under review. Adding to the intrigue — and the confusion — is that the new coalition includes several of the China-based giants targeted in the investigation. So now the solar industry, which once walked happily hand in hand — publicly at least — toward grid parity, now has an internal friction point that has spilled into the headlines. This all unfolded Tuesday in Washington as SolarWorld, the only American company to allege on the record that China is illegally dumping panels into America, testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission. The formation of the new coalition clearly puts more pressure on SolarWorld, America’s largest panel manufacturer. The company more than heads up the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM). They are the lightning rod that those critical of the complaint are pointing to, and that will only continue until other members of the original coalition make their case publicly. Maybe the formation of this new group, the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE), will force “the anonymous six” to stand up with SolarWorld. More likely, though, they’ll retreat deeper into anonymity as more in the industry come out against the petition. According to a recent poll by PV Magazine, 76 percent of respondents opposed the filing of the petition while only 20 percent supported it. So, who belongs to this new coalition? It was started by Jigar Shah, head of the Carbon War Room and founder of Sun Edison, and Sheldon Kimber, chief operating officer of Recurrent Energy. It also includes Alpine Solar Energy, LLC, AltPOWER, Inc., American Solar Systems, Inc., Canadian Solar, Carbon War Room, Carolina Solar Energy LLC, Gaia Worldwide, LLC, groSolar, Lighthouse Solar, Lumos, MEMC/SunEdison, PetersenDean, Recurrent Energy, Rochlin Corporation, Russell Pacific, Solar City, SolarFirst, Inc., Sungevity, Suntech America, SunRun, Syncarpha Solar, LLC., Trina Solar U.S. Inc., Verengo, Westinghouse Solar and Yingli Americas. While nothing was said Tuesday that hasn’t been said before, the formation of this new coalition itself speaks loudly. And it’s likely that more companies will join the 25, though it’s questionable what can be done at this point. We’re still relatively early in this legal process, so there are many questions still to be answered, and many dying to be asked. Here's one: If the new group goes by the acronym CASE, will the original group be referred to as CASM (pronounced chasm)? I’m sure some would appreciate the irony in that.]]> The American solar industry is deeply (though perhaps not evenly) divided over the pending trade complaint against Chinese panel makers. If you needed any more proof of that, you got it Tuesday when 25 companies announced that they had formed a competing coalition to counteract the mostly anonymous coalition behind the anti-dumping petition currently under review. Adding to the intrigue — and the confusion — is that the new coalition includes several of the China-based giants targeted in the investigation. So now the solar industry, which once walked happily hand in hand — publicly at least — toward grid parity, now has an internal friction point that has spilled into the headlines. This all unfolded Tuesday in Washington as SolarWorld, the only American company to allege on the record that China is illegally dumping panels into America, testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission. The formation of the new coalition clearly puts more pressure on SolarWorld, America’s largest panel manufacturer. The company more than heads up the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM). They are the lightning rod that those critical of the complaint are pointing to, and that will only continue until other members of the original coalition make their case publicly. Maybe the formation of this new group, the Coalition for Affordable Solar Energy (CASE), will force “the anonymous six” to stand up with SolarWorld. More likely, though, they’ll retreat deeper into anonymity as more in the industry come out against the petition. According to a recent poll by PV Magazine, 76 percent of respondents opposed the filing of the petition while only 20 percent supported it. So, who belongs to this new coalition? It was started by Jigar Shah, head of the Carbon War Room and founder of Sun Edison, and Sheldon Kimber, chief operating officer of Recurrent Energy. It also includes Alpine Solar Energy, LLC, AltPOWER, Inc., American Solar Systems, Inc., Canadian Solar, Carbon War Room, Carolina Solar Energy LLC, Gaia Worldwide, LLC, groSolar, Lighthouse Solar, Lumos, MEMC/SunEdison, PetersenDean, Recurrent Energy, Rochlin Corporation, Russell Pacific, Solar City, SolarFirst, Inc., Sungevity, Suntech America, SunRun, Syncarpha Solar, LLC., Trina Solar U.S. Inc., Verengo, Westinghouse Solar and Yingli Americas. While nothing was said Tuesday that hasn’t been said before, the formation of this new coalition itself speaks loudly. And it’s likely that more companies will join the 25, though it’s questionable what can be done at this point. We’re still relatively early in this legal process, so there are many questions still to be answered, and many dying to be asked. Here's one: If the new group goes by the acronym CASE, will the original group be referred to as CASM (pronounced chasm)? I’m sure some would appreciate the irony in that.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/blog/post/2011/11/coalition-vs-coalition-the-solar-trade-dispute-gets-hotter?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-best-to-deal-with-climate-change-says-ipcc-working-group-iii-renewables?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-best-to-deal-with-climate-change-says-ipcc-working-group-iii-renewables?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:46:51 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-best-to-deal-with-climate-change-says-ipcc-working-group-iii-renewables?cmpid=rss The 135-page report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, especially Chapter 11 on Policy, Financing and Implementation, makes it clear that the overwhelming weight of academic studies conclude that feed-in tariffs — or fixed-price mechanisms — perform better at delivering renewable energy quickly and equitably than quota systems, such as Renewable Portfolio Standards in the U.S. or the Renewable Obligation in Britain. This is not the unsurprising conclusion from a surprising source: the IPCC's Working Group III on Renewables.]]> The 135-page report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, especially Chapter 11 on Policy, Financing and Implementation, makes it clear that the overwhelming weight of academic studies conclude that feed-in tariffs — or fixed-price mechanisms — perform better at delivering renewable energy quickly and equitably than quota systems, such as Renewable Portfolio Standards in the U.S. or the Renewable Obligation in Britain. This is not the unsurprising conclusion from a surprising source: the IPCC's Working Group III on Renewables.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/feed-in-tariffs-best-to-deal-with-climate-change-says-ipcc-working-group-iii-renewables?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-big-question-how-can-pv-players-survive?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-big-question-how-can-pv-players-survive?cmpid=rss#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-big-question-how-can-pv-players-survive?cmpid=rss Does the solar PV market's current turbulence reflect worrying structural challenges or just a combination of unrelated instances of failed technology, poor management and bad luck? In either case, what should manufacturers do to survive?]]> Does the solar PV market's current turbulence reflect worrying structural challenges or just a combination of unrelated instances of failed technology, poor management and bad luck? In either case, what should manufacturers do to survive?]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/the-big-question-how-can-pv-players-survive?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-developer-puts-u-s-solar-plans-on-hold?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-developer-puts-u-s-solar-plans-on-hold?cmpid=rss#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:15:55 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-developer-puts-u-s-solar-plans-on-hold?cmpid=rss In perhaps the first sign of a changing relationship, China's largest solar developer told international reporters on Monday that it was delaying plans to develop $500 million of solar projects in California, Texas and New Jersey.]]> In perhaps the first sign of a changing relationship, China's largest solar developer told international reporters on Monday that it was delaying plans to develop $500 million of solar projects in California, Texas and New Jersey.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/asia-report-china-developer-puts-u-s-solar-plans-on-hold?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/bipv-poised-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/bipv-poised-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:04:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/bipv-poised-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) currently make up a small but increasing part of the world PV market, and many analysts predict a growth explosion in the sector, resulting in a multibillion-dollar annual market segment. The global BIPV market was estimated at 1201 MW in 2010 and is expected to increase at a 56% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a capacity of 11,392 MW in 2015, according to Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Technologies and Global Markets, a new report from analysis firm BCC Research.]]> Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) currently make up a small but increasing part of the world PV market, and many analysts predict a growth explosion in the sector, resulting in a multibillion-dollar annual market segment. The global BIPV market was estimated at 1201 MW in 2010 and is expected to increase at a 56% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a capacity of 11,392 MW in 2015, according to Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Technologies and Global Markets, a new report from analysis firm BCC Research.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/bipv-poised-for-explosive-growth?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/oh-ccs-where-art-thou?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/oh-ccs-where-art-thou?cmpid=rss#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/oh-ccs-where-art-thou?cmpid=rss To anyone tracking the progress of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the U.K. over the past several years, last week's shelving of the Longannet Project in Scotland comes as little shock. This tortured process to contribute £1 billion of the government's money to a workable proposal has been playing out since 2007. Multiple bidders have fallen away until just ScottishPower and its consortium were left standing. The reasons for its demise are many, but surely the facts that large-scale carbon capture and storage is unproven and outrageously expensive must be near the top.]]> To anyone tracking the progress of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in the U.K. over the past several years, last week's shelving of the Longannet Project in Scotland comes as little shock. This tortured process to contribute £1 billion of the government's money to a workable proposal has been playing out since 2007. Multiple bidders have fallen away until just ScottishPower and its consortium were left standing. The reasons for its demise are many, but surely the facts that large-scale carbon capture and storage is unproven and outrageously expensive must be near the top.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/oh-ccs-where-art-thou?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/q-cells-building-europes-largest-solar-park?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/q-cells-building-europes-largest-solar-park?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:39:24 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/q-cells-building-europes-largest-solar-park?cmpid=rss Q-Cells has announced that it is building what it claims is Europe's largest solar park in Brandenburg-Briest, Germany. When completed the park will have a capacity of 91 MW. In addition, two sub-projects, Brandenburg-Briest West and Brandenburg-Briest Ost, are under construction and will have a total capacity of 60 MW.]]> Q-Cells has announced that it is building what it claims is Europe's largest solar park in Brandenburg-Briest, Germany. When completed the park will have a capacity of 91 MW. In addition, two sub-projects, Brandenburg-Briest West and Brandenburg-Briest Ost, are under construction and will have a total capacity of 60 MW.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/q-cells-building-europes-largest-solar-park?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/has-solar-market-fragmentation-continued-in-2011?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/has-solar-market-fragmentation-continued-in-2011?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/has-solar-market-fragmentation-continued-in-2011?cmpid=rss In March this year, we pointed out that there was a dramatically increasing number of installers and an increasingly fragmented installation market – all signs of market growth and health. This trend, we argued, was positive for the American solar industry and the American economy to help drive down costs, create local jobs, and stimulate local wealth creation.]]> In March this year, we pointed out that there was a dramatically increasing number of installers and an increasingly fragmented installation market – all signs of market growth and health. This trend, we argued, was positive for the American solar industry and the American economy to help drive down costs, create local jobs, and stimulate local wealth creation.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/has-solar-market-fragmentation-continued-in-2011?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/emerging-utility-solar-business-models-creating-new-market-opportunities?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/emerging-utility-solar-business-models-creating-new-market-opportunities?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/emerging-utility-solar-business-models-creating-new-market-opportunities?cmpid=rss U.S. electric utilities are participating in a growing number of solar projects with an expanding variety of utility solar business models (USBM). These USBMs can effectively, and often uniquely, align utility interests with policies favoring solar development. Many examples benefit both utility ratepayers and utility shareholders, while helping to further develop solar markets.]]> U.S. electric utilities are participating in a growing number of solar projects with an expanding variety of utility solar business models (USBM). These USBMs can effectively, and often uniquely, align utility interests with policies favoring solar development. Many examples benefit both utility ratepayers and utility shareholders, while helping to further develop solar markets.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/emerging-utility-solar-business-models-creating-new-market-opportunities?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-support-for-renewables-is-minuscule-and-erratic?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-support-for-renewables-is-minuscule-and-erratic?cmpid=rss#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-support-for-renewables-is-minuscule-and-erratic?cmpid=rss It's time to ponder a rational comparison of historical U.S. energy incentives. In a thoughtful analysis called "What Would Jefferson Do?" authors Nancy Pfund and Ben Healey of DBL Investors offer some revealing insight to inform the debate.]]> It's time to ponder a rational comparison of historical U.S. energy incentives. In a thoughtful analysis called "What Would Jefferson Do?" authors Nancy Pfund and Ben Healey of DBL Investors offer some revealing insight to inform the debate.]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/u-s-support-for-renewables-is-minuscule-and-erratic?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/president-obama-questionable-competitive-practices-coming-out-of-china?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/president-obama-questionable-competitive-practices-coming-out-of-china?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:47:14 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/president-obama-questionable-competitive-practices-coming-out-of-china?cmpid=rss President Obama for the first time Tuesday weighed in on the growing divide between American and Chinese solar panel and cell manufacturers, saying that there are "questionable competitive practices coming out of China."]]> President Obama for the first time Tuesday weighed in on the growing divide between American and Chinese solar panel and cell manufacturers, saying that there are "questionable competitive practices coming out of China."]]> http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/president-obama-questionable-competitive-practices-coming-out-of-china?cmpid=rss/feed/ 0 http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/outsourcing-our-chagrin-chinas-reaction-to-solar-trade-complaint?cmpid=rss http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/11/outsourcing-our-chagrin-chinas-reaction-to-solar-trade-complaint?cmpid=rss#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:56:30 +0000 Solar Energy News - RenewableEnergyWorld.com http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/