The Solar Energy Industries Association has joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers and other leading business groups to protest discriminatory trade policies by India. In a letter to President Obama – signed by SEIA President & CEO Rhone Resch and other top business leaders – India has “engaged in a
U.S. Most Attractive Country For Renewable Energy Investors — By Far
June 7, 2013 : 0 Comments
Accounting, tax and advisory firm CohnReznick has released a new report, “Green Energy 2013: Renewable Energy M&A Activity in the Americas,” published in collaboration with Clean Energy Pipeline. The report focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the renewable energy sector in the Americas, based on a survey of more than 800 senior executives
Nederland (Colo.) Earns Recognition As Solar-Friendly Community
June 4, 2013 : 0 Comments
Nederland, Colo., has earned Bronze Level certification as a Solar Friendly Community for adopting best practices in solar permitting. “Thanks to our town staff, Nederland has reduced soft costs for solar PV systems,” said Joe Gierlach, mayor of Nederland. “It benefits our local economy because it’s easier for contractors to obtain permits, install solar PV systems and
Canadian Solar Expands To South America
June 4, 2013 : 0 Comments
Canadian Solar has opened a sales and business development office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in an effort to expand and strengthen the company’s South American sales network and broaden regional customer service capabilities. Canadian Solar expands into the emerging South American solar market with a product portfolio for commercial, utility-scale and off-grid markets. The company
U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Demand Reported To Grow 20% In 2013
June 3, 2013 : 1 Comment
Demand for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels in the United States is forecast to grow significantly during 2013 and post another record high of 4.3 gigawatts (GW), an increase of almost 20% compared to 2012, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz North America PV Markets Quarterly. Solar PV demand from the US market now contributes over
The Wondrous History Of Solar Power World, In 11 Pictures
June 2, 2013 : 0 Comments
Solar Power World printed its first edition in October 2011, just in time for that year’s Solar Power International in Dallas. It was a labor of love for all of us, and it’s been a marvelous (nearly) two years in this wonderful industry. As we approach our 12th issue (and our second Intersolar issue — we can’t
Buying Low: The Solar Industry’s Imminent Return to Health and Profitability
May 30, 2013 : 0 Comments
After two years of turmoil the solar industry is set to rebound, and surviving stakeholders have a fresh new outlook that’s ripe for investment, says Lux Research. Overcapacity and poor margins have bankrupted a multitude of solar suppliers and forced corporate investors out of the market over the past two years. However, according to Lux
Japan Set to Become World’s Largest Solar Revenue Market in 2013
May 30, 2013 : 0 Comments
Japan’s solar installations surged by a stunning 270% (in gigawatts) in the first quarter of 2013, positioning the country to surpass Germany to become the world’s largest photovoltaics (PV) market in terms of revenue this year. Although Japan is forecast to install fewer GW than China (which is forecast to be the largest market in
SPW Exclusive: Don’t Let These Five Pitfalls Derail Your Solar Deal
May 17, 2013 : 3 Comments
By Conor McKenna, SPW Contributor You hear this story pretty regularly in the U.S. market: a solar sponsor develops a ‘good’ project with all the necessary boxes checked: Site control, a signed PPA, an interconnection agreement and permits well under way. The developer has found a buyer at a given acceptable price, and the developer
Why Haven’t Americans Embraced Solar? An Installer Weighs In
By Terrill Dines, SPW Contributor Each day, the solar industry spends more time than it should pointing to one of a growing number of reasons why solar energy isn’t taking hold in America. Our government incentives were cut too quickly. Our state’s SREC program is broken. Net-metering requirements aren’t strong enough. The list is nearly