Following is a statement from Tom Kimbis, interim president of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): Along with its 1,000 member companies, SEIA applauds the leadership of Governor Sandoval in tackling tough issues head on by forming the New Energy Industry Task Force (NEITF).
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GP JOULE and Smith Family Wines Come Together in a Winning Combination of Innovation, Sustainability and Enjoyment
A high-ranking delegation from Schleswig-Holstein visits the GP JOULE solar park at Smith Family Wines, Paraiso Vineyards Estate in the Sunshine State of California – vintners at the world-famous Paraiso Vineyards demonstrate how wine cultivation and renewable energies come together to form a winning combination.
PUCN Approves Grandfathering Solar Policy
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) adopted regulations today that protect NV Energy customers who had installed a solar system, or submitted an interconnection request, prior to Dec. 31, 2015. The new “grandfathering” rules will allow those existing NV Energy solar customers to operate under previous net metering rules.
U.S. Wins Trade Case Against India
A World Trade Organization (WTO) appellate body issued a report today affirming the United States victory in the U.S. challenge to India’s “localization” rules, which discriminated against imported solar cells and modules under India’s National Solar Mission.
Coalition of Groups Say Interior’s Desert Plan Reverses Course on Clean Energy Development
After eight years of work, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) will effectively foreclose development of renewable energy resources on millions of acres of federally managed lands in Southern California, said a coalition of renewable energy and labor groups in response to the federal government’s release of the plan. The plan abandons the initial promise to balance renewable development with preservation of desert land.
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SEIA Urges Energy Task Force to Build on Solar Innovation in Nevada
Following is a statement from Tom Kimbis, interim president of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): Along with its 1,000 member companies, SEIA applauds the leadership of Governor Sandoval in tackling tough issues head on by forming the New Energy Industry Task Force (NEITF).
PUCN Approves Grandfathering Solar Policy
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) adopted regulations today that protect NV Energy customers who had installed a solar system, or submitted an interconnection request, prior to Dec. 31, 2015. The new “grandfathering” rules will allow those existing NV Energy solar customers to operate under previous net metering rules.
U.S. Wins Trade Case Against India
A World Trade Organization (WTO) appellate body issued a report today affirming the United States victory in the U.S. challenge to India’s “localization” rules, which discriminated against imported solar cells and modules under India’s National Solar Mission.
Coalition of Groups Say Interior’s Desert Plan Reverses Course on Clean Energy Development
After eight years of work, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) will effectively foreclose development of renewable energy resources on millions of acres of federally managed lands in Southern California, said a coalition of renewable energy and labor groups in response to the federal government’s release of the plan. The plan abandons the initial promise to balance renewable development with preservation of desert land.
National PV Recycling Program Aims at Discontinuing Disposal of Panels in Landfills
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) formally launched at Solar Power International a first-of-its-kind national solar photovoltaic (PV) recycling program to cement the sustainability of the U.S. solar industry.
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GP JOULE and Smith Family Wines Come Together in a Winning Combination of Innovation, Sustainability and Enjoyment
A high-ranking delegation from Schleswig-Holstein visits the GP JOULE solar park at Smith Family Wines, Paraiso Vineyards Estate in the Sunshine State of California – vintners at the world-famous Paraiso Vineyards demonstrate how wine cultivation and renewable energies come together to form a winning combination.
SEIA Weekly Array | September 7, 2016
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SEIA Weekly Array | August 31, 2016
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SEIA Weekly Array | August 24, 2016
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SEIA Weekly Array | August 17, 2016
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If last night’s Opening General Session taught us anything, it’s that there are two distinct paths forward for solar in America.
In the first, we can continue viewing our growth as zero sum, where the future of distributed solar is purely at odds with utility-driven models of large-scale solar development. This path will ultimately please the traditional energy interests who would rather see us fight amongst ourselves than rise together to create a formidable industry.
It seems like clockwork at this point. With each new Solar Market Insight report, the solar industry sees more historic growth, and this new report from GTM Research and SEIA is no different.
The solar industry installed 2,051 megawatts of PV in Q2 2016, bringing the total nationwide capacity to 31.6 gigawatts (see Figure 1.1 below) and making this quarter the best non-quarter 4 ever for the industry. There is now enough solar installed to power more than 6.2 million U.S. homes and reduce carbon emissions by 37 million metric tons each year.
Three cheers for solar in Florida! Amendment 4 officially passed on August 30. We found the magic policy lever and now Floridians will begin reaping the benefits of low cost, clean solar energy. You can expect to see solar projects popping up all over the sunshine state, right? Not exactly. In fact, the fight is just beginning for the future of solar energy in Florida.
Solar Power International is the largest solar trade show in North America, and is a jam-packed event full of education, networking opportunities, and more. To help keep your finger on the pulse, SEIA will be running a live blog of SPI 2016, with updates on everything that SPI has to offer. Check back and see what's been going on!
Dear U.S. Solar Industry:
Last week, GRID Alternatives, a non-profit solar installer with the goal of providing affordable solar to low-income communities, launched a free Women in Solar training program. The training, in partnership with SunEdison, is part of GRID’s National Women in Solar Initiative to bring more women into the solar industry and support their professional growth.
The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislature (NHCSL) this month passed a resolution addressing the rapid expansion of solar power in this country as part of the National Council of State Legislatures annual meeting in Chicago.
The resolution was aimed at ensuring that consumers can invest in solar energy as a way to save money and reduce pollution.
General Motors has taken a big, green step in the world of manufacturing, installing an 850 kW solar array at its Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky.
There has never been stronger level of adoption of solar among medium and low income communities than there is today, but you might not know that reading some stories these days.
Today, the White House announced a truly groundbreaking initiative called Clean Energy Savings for All Americans. This program aims to increase access to solar energy across communities of all income levels and geographies, so that no matter where you live, if you have a sunny roof, you have the chance to go solar. And the Administration did so by providing a bevy of options that move renewables and solar forward significantly.
