U.S. Solar Installations Jump in First Quarter
Solar installations in the United States jumped 85 percent in the first quarter of 2012 from the previous year, according to an industry report that prompted a research firm and a lobbying group to raise their capacity forecasts for the year.
U.S. Solar Grew 85 Percent in First Quarter, SEIA Says
Developers installed 85 percent more solar panels in the U.S. in the first quarter than a year earlier, led by strong growth in commercial projects and demand in New Jersey, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Picking Up the Gavel at SEIA
On Tuesday this week, I officially began my term as Board Chair for the Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA). Established in 1974, SEIA represents the entire solar industry in the U.S. with over 1000 members that span manufacturing, installation, development, finance, service providers, and suppliers.
The U.S. Solar Market is Booming this Year
The U.S. solar market is shaping up to be significantly larger than anticipated and could end up installing nearly 3.3 GW of solar panels in 2012, a roughly 18 percent jump from the previous forecast of 2.8 GW, according to a report from GTM Research and Solar Energy Industries Association on Wednesday.
Solar equipment makers seek anti-dumping duty on imports from China, Malaysia, Taiwan
The Economic TimesNEW DELHI: Indian manufacturers of solar equipment are seeking anti-dumping duty on imports from China, Malaysia, Taiwan and the US on the grounds that local industry is bleeding because of "ridiculously low" price of foreign equipment. The industry wants anti-dumping in imports of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, and has filed an application to the directorate general of anti-dumping and allied duties (DGAD).
China's PV manufacturers launch new alliance in response to trade case ruling
PV-MagazineCEOs from China's four largest photovoltaic manufacturers were gathered today, May 24, at a press conference in Shanghai, China to launch the Solar Energy Promotion Alliance and comment on the latest U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) ruling regarding the dumping of crystalline silicon cells in the U.S. market.
AllEarth Renewables Looks to Expand into NY Because of Legislation
As New York considers legislation to incentivize solar installations, at least one manufacturer is looking to expand into the state. AllEarth Renewables, based in neighboring Vermont, announced plans today to partner with New York solar installers and grow its business.
Homeowners Install Solar Panels Without Paying Upfront
Workers recently swarmed Francisca Guerva's two-family home, installing a state of the art array of solar panels.
Bank of America Pledges $50 Billion to Combat Climate Change
The Wall Street JournalBank of America Corp. (BAC) said it will contribute $50 billion over the next 10 years to address climate change, the latest company to boost its investments toward environmental goals. (must be a WSJ subscriber)
Austin Energy Lowers Solar Rebate
Austin Energy has dropped the cost for residential solar installations from $2.50 per watt to $2 due to changing market conditions, officials said Monday.