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Thursday, Aug 28, 2014

Solar Market Insight Report 2014 Q2

U.S. Solar Market Insight™ is a collaboration between the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) and GTM Research that brings high-quality, solar-specific analysis and forecasts to industry professionals in the form of quarterly and annual reports. Released September 4, 2014.

Monday, Aug 25, 2014

Strategies for Mitigating the Reduction in Economic Value of Variable Generation with Increasing Penetration Levels

Looking at 4 variable generation technologies (wind, single-axis tracking PV, CSP with no storage, & CSP with thermal energy storage), the authors look at the benefits of mitigation measures. In particular, the authors are looking at specific mitigation measures to first find those measures that provide an increase to the value of variable generation technologies and then seeks to determine whether such mitigation measures are themselves economically attractive. Some of the conclusions the authors come to: 

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014

SEIA Comments in Response to IRS REIT NOPR

On August 12, 2014, SEIA filed comments in response to the IRS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the definition of real property for the purposes of real estate investment trusts (REITs). SEIA praised the IRS for taking steps to make REITs accessible to the solar industry but also suggested ways to improve REIT regulations.FINAL SEIA REIT NOPR Comments - 8 11 14.pdf

Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014

Solar Energy Poised to Help States Meet Air QualityTargets

Taking part in a national “listening tour” conducted by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today urged states to turn to solar energy to help meet new carbon pollution targets.

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014

SEIA Calls for Changes to BLM Permitting Process

In testimony on Capitol Hill, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today supported reforms of the permitting process for energy production on federal lands.

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2014

New Report Examines ‘Lessons Learned’ from Germany’s Solar Efforts

Calling it “a lesson to be learned from, not an experience to be avoided,” the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today released a comprehensive study taking an in-depth look at Germany’s solar support programs and how the United States can benefit in the long term from the experiences of the world’s leading solar producer.

Monday, Jul 07, 2014

SEIA Commends DOE’s Continued Commitment to Renewable Energy

WASHINGTON, DC – Building on the progress of the White House’s Climate Action Plan, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that it would make an additional $4 billion worth of loan guarantees available for renewable energy and energy efficient projects. Reacting to the news, Solar Energy Industries Association President and CEO Rhone Resch issued the following statement:

Friday, Jun 06, 2014

产业对话刻不容缓

华盛顿特区 – 美国太阳能产业协会(SEIA)表示,美商务部在日前作出的针对中国太阳能电池组件征收新关税的决策,将会直接威胁到美国太阳能产业的迅速增长。 美国商务部初步认定,中国出口到美国的晶体硅光伏产品获得超额政府补贴,补贴幅度为18.56%至35.21%。基于补贴幅度的初裁结果,美国商务部将将立即通知美国海关对中国出口的上述产品征收相应的反补贴税。

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2014

Commerce Solar Trade Decision Adds Urgency to Industry Discussions

Today’s decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose new tariffs on solar modules from China threatens to derail the rapid growth of the U.S. solar industry, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Commerce will immediately impose countervailing duty tariffs ranging from 18.56 to 35.21 percent.

Tuesday, Jun 03, 2014

Cheaper, Reliable Renewable Energy Is Ready to Help States Meet EPA’s New Carbon Rule Cost-Effectively

Renewable energy industries have done their part to cut costs and are already helping every state make progress to cut their carbon emissions. Even better, these industries can help states make even more significant reductions, in accordance with the proposed rule – saving consumers money and driving local economic development in the process.

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