Resources
SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.
New NREL Report Explores REITs and MLPs for Solar
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently released a report discussing the opportunities and challenges inherent in utilizing Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) as investment vehicles for the solar industry. The authors also discuss proposed rule changes that could enable renewable energy REITs and MLPs and possible investor reaction to those changes.
Finance & TaxUS Solar Deployment Jumps 15 Percent in Second Quarter
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Rhone Resch PHOTON International column Oct 2013
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Q&A on Tax Credits for Sections 25C and 25D
This notice provides guidance with respect to the credits for nonbusiness energy property under § 25C of the Internal Re venue Code (Code) and residential energy efficient property under § 25D of the Code.
Finance & TaxStudy Shows Reduction in U.S. PV Installation Labor Costs Possible
A new study from the Rocky Mountain Institute and the Georgia Tech Research Institute finds that U.S PV installation labor costs can be decreased from $0.49/watt to $0.29/watt by utilizing installation best practices. Researchers studied installation practices at 26 sites in the U.S. and Germany to determine current practices and future opportunities.
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