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California Breaks Solar Record (Again), Enough Electricity For 2 Million Homes
The California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the largest electricity grid in California, broke its own solar generation record on Tuesday of this week. The 8,030 … California Breaks Solar Record (Again), Enough Electricity For 2 Million HomesRead more
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California And Massachusetts Lead U.S. Solar Boom
Solar energy is ballooning across the United States with California and Massachusetts leading the way, according to a Solar Foundation report unveiled Wednesday. The U.S. … California And Massachusetts Lead U.S. Solar BoomRead more
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The ALEC Attack on Solar Power
Net metering is a key to expanding solar electricity. Guess who’s atttacking it? It seems almost every week a new report comes out touting the … The ALEC Attack on Solar PowerRead more
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San Francisco mandates solar panels on new buildings
San Francisco became the first major city in the United States to mandate solar panels on new buildings with fewer than 10 floors. The Better … San Francisco mandates solar panels on new buildingsRead more
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Rainy U.K. Gets More Power From Solar Than Coal For The First Time In Over A Century
In May, for the first time ever, solar produced more electricity than coal in the United Kingdom. During last month, coal generation fell to zero … Rainy U.K. Gets More Power From Solar Than Coal For The First Time In Over A CenturyRead more
Posted inEconomics / India / Solar / ToMl / Trade / WTO
The WTO Just Ruled Against India’s Booming Solar Program
On the heels of the recent global summit in Paris to tackle climate disruption, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled against an important piece … The WTO Just Ruled Against India’s Booming Solar ProgramRead more
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U.S. installed 1,361 MW of PV in Q3
A new report shows 2015 shaping up to be the U.S. solar market’s best year in history, with record-breaking fourth quarter projections. The U.S. installed … U.S. installed 1,361 MW of PV in Q3Read more
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U.S. Solar Created More Jobs Than Oil And Gas Extraction
Over the last year, the solar industry added jobs twelve times faster than the rest of the economy, even more than the jobs created by … U.S. Solar Created More Jobs Than Oil And Gas ExtractionRead more
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California’s Rooftop Solar Industry Wins In Head To Head With Utilities
The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved an extension to the state’s rooftop solar program, effectively extending the life of the industry and maintaining … California’s Rooftop Solar Industry Wins In Head To Head With UtilitiesRead more