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Bay Area Solar Companies Praise Tarriff Decision
Solar panel companies are excited about a decision they say is good for business.
SEIA Calls on Governments and Industry Groups to Pursue Global Dialogue on Solar Trade and Competitiveness
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today announced a new initiative to facilitate global and regional dialogues on trade and competitiveness and the role of government in encouraging development of the global solar energy industry.
Texas Solar Industry Ranks High Nationally
It was a historic year for the United States solar energy industry in 2011.
Solar Moves to Defend Against ITC Repeal
The American solar industry's months-long push to extend then revive the popular 1603 Treasury grant has ceded ground to a parallel strategy to keep Congress from repealing the Investment Tax Credit.
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Solar Helps Homeowners at Just the Right Time
The people of California have plenty of reason to want to invest in solar power. Aside from its plentiful sunlight, the state boasts some of the country's most stunning natural landscapes. It also suffers from some of the worst air pollution in certain places, with the Rockies to the east trapping emissions in the region.
Obama's State of the Union: What Does It Mean for the Energy Agenda?
What's ahead for energy and environment issues in the wake of President Obama's State of the Union address last week?
Home Builder Introduces Solar as a Standard in Florida
KB Home, a leading homebuilding company, announced this week that it has started offering solar panels as a standard on its "Built to Order" homes in certain communities in central Florida.
Five Fresh Innovations in Solar Technology
Clean Technica
It’s true—amazing solar tech innovations just keep coming. Some advances come in the form of new handheld devices and applications. Others promise to elevate solar into a mainstream energy source that may one day replace greenhouse-gas-emitting fossil fuels. Here are five recent innovations that have left both solar experts and newbies in a daze.
Renewables From Vestas to Suntech Plan Profit Without Subsidy
Renewable energy companies are approaching the point where they can generate electricity at a price competitive with fossil-fuels without subsidies, the biggest wind and solar manufacturers said.
