Resources
SEIA produces a variety of research and supporting resources for the solar industry, ranging from full reports to short factsheets. This data helps inform policymakers and business leaders alike on the current state of solar and where the industry is headed.
Solar Market Insight 2013 Q3
The U.S. installed 930 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2013, up 20 percent over Q2 2013 and 35 percent over Q3 2012. This represents the second largest quarter in the history of the U.S. solar market and the largest quarter ever for residential PV installations. Even more importantly, 2013 is likely to be the first time in more than 15 years that the U.S. installs more solar capacity than world leader Germany, according to GTM Research forecasts.
Rooftop Solar | Utility-Scale Solar | Regulatory Policy | Solar Technologies | State Solar PolicyCritics of Renewable Energy Policies Need to Get Facts Straight - June PHOTON Column
PHOTON_I_2013-06-excerpt.pdf
PHOTON International column Aug 2013
PHOTON_I_2013-08-excerpt.pdf
Thompson Dear Colleague letter
Co-sponsor HR 2502: The Renewable Energy Parity Act of 2013From: The Honorable Mike ThompsonSent By: [email protected]: H.R. 2502
NREL Report Provides Most Granular View of Soft Costs to Date
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released a report that breaks down the ‘soft costs’ associated with the installation of residential and commercial photovoltaic systems in greater detail than ever before, with detailed looks at customer acquisition and system design costs, as well as permitting, inspection and interconnection costs.
Rooftop SolarDevelopment Timeline for Utility-Scale Solar Power Plant
The following infographic illustrates the development timeline for a utility scale installation stretching from the planning and acquisition phase to placing the project in service.