Solar Industry Vows to Lead Power Generation in the 2020s
When energy and climate analysts look back on the 2020s, they will see a transformed energy landscape dominated by new solar energy generation, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said in recognition of the start of the Solar+ Decade.
A Look Back at Solar Milestones of the 2010s
Over the last ten years, solar grew from niche technology to a dominant source of new energy that fuels our economy.
Solar Market Insight Report 2019 Q4
This quarterly report shows the major market trends in the U.S. solar industry. Get the latest solar data through Q3 2019
Rallying Cry: American Solar Workers Call on Administration to #StopSolarTariffs
Today, dozens of solar energy supporters from across the country gathered at the headquarters of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to rally for an end to solar tariffs. Clad in yellow scarves and holding sun balloons, solar workers called on the USITC to grant relief from the harmful solar tariffs.
What We’re Thankful For: The Solar ITC
Today is a day that Americans of all stripes gather with loved ones to celebrate and give thanks. We in the solar industry are thankful for a lot: our workers, our families and our companies, to name a few. But there’s perhaps one central thing we can all thank for helping drive our industry forward, and that is the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
CA Energy Commission Tables Vote on Poorly Designed Shared Solar Proposal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. & WASHINGTON, D.C. — Solar advocates, installers and industry associations applaud the California Energy Commission’s unanimous decision today to table the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)’s SolarShares proposal. SolarShares is the first shared solar proposal considered under the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards that require all new homes to include solar energy.
Leading Solar Manufacturer Joins SEIA’s Board of Directors
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry, announced today the addition JinkoSolar to its board of directors.
New Solar Veterans Initiatives to Advance Training and Career Pathways
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Solar Foundation is launching two new solar workforce development programs to connect transitioning military service members and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with career training, professional development, and employment opportunities in the solar industry.
U.S. Solar Trade Group Adds Multinational Solar Companies to its Board of Directors
Multinational solar project developers Grasshopper Solar and BrightNight Energy are joining SEIA’s board of directors.
The Most Important Thing You Should Know if You’re Considering Solar in 2019
Through all the politics, extreme weather events and variable electricity prices, solar has become a mainstream choice for homeowners to take control of their energy costs. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are considering going solar right now, and as the start of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) phaseout looms (for now), here is what you need to know to make the right choice and maximize your cost savings.