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The Solar Century: Landmark Moments in the History of Solar Energy

Solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology...
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October 21, 2013

New Study: Expanded Solar Development Would Save North Carolina Ratepayers $26 M Annually

WASHINGTON, DC – A study released today shows ratepayers in North Carolina could see $26 million in energy savings annually if the state were to add 400 megawatts (MW) of wholesale solar and...

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August 1, 2012

SEIA Statement on House Committee Approval of No More Solyndras Act

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved H.R. 6213, the No More Solyndras Act, by a vote of 29-19.  Rhone Resch, President and CEO of the Solar Energy...

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July 3, 2012

Report Shows Solar Energy As a Solution in Texas to Help Address Summer Electricity Challenges

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Texas braces for predicted tighter electricity reserves and higher electricity rates in the state this summer, a new report shows that adding solar capacity to the Texas elect...

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May 24, 2012

SEIA Statement on Today's California Regulatory Decision on Net Metering

Today, the California Public Utilities Commission passed on a vote of 5-0 a new rule regarding net metering, primarily to clarify calculation of the state’s five-percent net metering cap. Net met...

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May 21, 2012

Annual Solar Energy Report Demonstrates Record Growth of U.S. Market After Two Years with Investment Tax Credits

Today the Solar Energy Industries Association released its 2007 U.S. Solar Industry Year in Review produced in conjunction with the Prometheus Institute. The report noted that 254 megawatts of phot...

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May 21, 2012

Poll: 3 out of 4 Americans Approve of Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today released new national polling data showing that 75 percent of those surveyed support the development of solar energy plants on public lands.

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May 21, 2012

U.S. Moves One Step Closer to Tapping World-class Solar Energy on Public Lands

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) President and CEO Rhone Resch released the following statement on today’s U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announcement of its rent policy for utili...

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May 18, 2012

SEIA Statement on Interior Department Approval of Seventh Utility-scale Solar Project on U.S. Public Lands

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) president and CEO Rhone Resch today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Interior announced its "Record of Decision" for Ne...

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April 29, 2012

Solar Advocates Applaud Preliminary PUC Decision to Boost Clean Energy

SAN FRANCISCO – California solar energy advocates today praised a proposed decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) that, if approved, will likely boost renewable energy u...

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