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.
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.
International TradeJoint Comments Regarding Land Segregation for Renewable Energy
Joint SEIA and AWEA comments submitted June 27, 2011 regarding RIN 1004-AE19 - Interim Temporary Final Rule and Proposed Rule on the Segregation of Lands for Renewable Energy.
Utility-Scale SolarEagle Conservation Plan Guidance
Comments submitted May 19, 2011 by SEIA regarding the USFWS's Eagle Conservation Plan.
Utility-Scale SolarSEIA Comments on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New Renewable Generation Nationwide Permits A & B
Comments submitted April 18, 2011 regarding U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New Renewable Generation Nationwide Permits A & B (COE-2010-0035 and/or ZRIN 0710-ZA05).
Utility-Scale SolarResidential 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 co
Rooftop SolarEnvironment America Solar Hot Water 2011 Report
"Smart, Clean, and Ready to Go: How Solar Hot Water Can Reduce Pollution and Dependence on Fossil Fuels"