SEIA Resources
Reports
SEIA produces a variety of research and other supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. Below is a list of our reports, organized by date. For a full library of research and resources, click here.
U.S. Solar Market Insight Report 2011 Year-in-Review
The latest Solar Market Insight report from SEIA and GTM Research shows that U.S. solar energy installations soared by 109% in 2011 to 1,855 megawatts.
U.S Solar Energy Trade Assessment 2011
U.S. Solar Energy Trade Assessment 2011 is a free report researched and published by GTM Research and SEIA®. This is the second annual edition of a study first published in November 2010. It is a comprehensive analysis of trade flows and domestic value creation in the U.S. solar energy industry for the calendar year 2010. The primary intent of this study is to go beyond the relatively simplistic analysis of solar trade issues often provided in both industry and political circles.
Residential Photovoltaic Installations Increase Home Value in California
A new report from Lawrence Berkeley National Labs shows that residential photovoltaic energy systems in California help to increase home sales prices. The report, "An Analysis of the Effects of Residential Photovoltaic Energy Systems on Home Sales Prices in California", finds that on average, homes with photovoltaic energy systems receive a $3.9 to $6.4 per watt premium on home sales. This cooresponds to a $17,000 premium for a home with a 3.1 kilowatt system.CA Home Prices.pdf
Environment America Solar Hot Water 2011 Report
"Smart, Clean, and Ready to Go: How Solar Hot Water Can Reduce Pollution and Dependence on Fossil Fuels"
SHC Media Compilation January 2010-January 2011
A compilation of media attention for SHC technologies.
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