Solar Power World

SEIA: The U.S. Solar Industry will continue to grow

Frank Andorka exchanged emails with Monique Hanis, spokesperson for the Solar Energy Industries Association, to discuss the state of governmental policy surrounding solar energy. Q: Last year, the solar energy market in the U.S. grew 67% to $6.5 billion. What do you see in 2011 and beyond? A: We see continued growth in 2011, perhaps at a more moderate pace. But U.S. solar energy will still lead most other business and energy sectors. We expect that the industry could be installing... Read More

PV demand grows 69% year-over-year

The U.S. solar energy industry continued its rapid growth through the second quarter of this year, gaining a greater share of the total global market, according to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)’s latest quarterly U.S. Solar Market Insight report.Leading the way was the U.S. solar photovoltaics (PV) market, which installed 314 MW in the second quarter, 69% more than the same period last year and 17% more than the first quarter of 2011.... Read More

U.S. solar industry’s 2010 trade flow $1.9B, not too shabby

The report shows positive U.S. solar trade balance in 2010, a complete account of imports and exports by key countries, domestic value created. A new report shows that the U.S. is central to the global solar supply chain. In 2010, U.S. solar firms achieved a positive trade flow of $1.9 billion globally according to SEIA and GTM Research’s U.S. Solar Energy Trade Assessment 2011. Photovoltaic components accounted for more than 99% of the year’s exports, with solar heating and... Read More

Solar CEOs have a lot to say at tradeshow roundtable

Solar CEOs have a lot to say at tradeshow roundtable At the recent Solar Power International trade show and conference in California, several company executives and one state commissioner gathered to discuss the state of the solar industry. Marc Gunther from Fortune magazine led the discussion through topics of policy, what would be needed to drive the industry forward, the ambitious SEIA and SEPA goal to add 10 GW of solar power to the U.S. by 2015, and other issues affecting... Read More

SEIA President Applauds House In Passage Of Grant Via Tax Bill

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) President and CEO Rhone Resch released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives passage of a one-year extension of the Department of Treasury Section 1603 program in their tax bill compromise: “After a year’s worth of effort, we are now close to getting the 1603 Treasury Grant Program extended.  I’d particularly like to thank Representatives Holt, Blumenauer and Thompson for providing leadership and... Read More

Study finds U.S. solar industry exports $723M

The Solar Energy Industries Association SEIA and GTM Research have released a comprehensive study analyzing trade flow and domestic value creation in the U.S. solar industry. “U.S. Solar Energy Trade Assessment 2010” found the U.S. solar industry is a significant net exporter of solar energy products, with net exports totaling $723 million in 2009.  Additionally, U.S. solar installations created $2.6 billion in direct value to support the U.S. economy. The U.S. utility PV... Read More

Report: U.S. solar industry growth over 100% first half of 2010

The recent and inaugural U.S. Solar Market Insight report presents data for the first half of 2010 showing significant growth in the U.S. solar industry despite the continuing struggles of the overall economy. In 2010, the U.S. solar electric market, including both photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) installations, could achieve a major milestone by surpassing 1 GW of installed capacity in a year for the first time. The report’s baseline forecast projects... Read More

The buzz from SPI Tuesday, October 12

The Solar Power International show runs in Los Angeles, California Oct. 12-14. The Solar Power International 2010 trade show got the day started with an announcement from two sponsoring industry trade groups that they would be working to have 10 GW of solar installed by 2015. And if that were not enough, a joint presentation by SEPA CEO Julie Hamm and SEIA President Rhone Resch added that their vision was to add 10GW of solar per year to the U.S. capacity for the next several... Read More

White House To Install Solar Panels On Rooftop

After months of petitioning by the solar industry and citizens, the government has agreed to install solar hot water panels and some photovoltaic (PV) on the White House, in Washington, DC.An effort to put solar on The White House has been active for some time. The SolarOnTheWhiteHouse campaign, organized by by various solar and green enthusiasts has been petitioning since April 2010. The campaign rounded up 50,000 signatures since it began.In June of 1979, 32 solar hot... Read More

SEIA releases statement on United Steel Workers’ petition

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) recently released a statement on the United Steel Workers’ petition to the U.S. Trade Representative.  The statement came following news that the United Steel Workers union has filed a Section 301 petition asking the U.S. Trade Representative to formally investigate China’s trade practices in the renewable energy sector.  SEIA President and CEO Rhone Resch were the authors of the statement and said the following: Solar... Read More

Study: 75% Of Americans Support Solar Panels On Public Lands

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released new national polling data showing that 75 percent of those surveyed support the development of solar energy plants on public lands. The poll was conducted by Gotham Research Group. Solar industry and environmental leaders, as well as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8th) and pollster Jeff Levine joined SEIA President Rhone Resch on a call to discuss the results. “The polling data we are releasing today confirms... Read More

Sec. Of Interior Crowned Solar Energy Champion By SEIA

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar was crowned National Solar Energy Champion for 2009 by the Solar Energy Industries Association. Secretary Salazar signed an order to make the production, development and delivery of renewable energy a top priority for the Interior Department since taking office last March.Ken is also responsible for the task force that will prioritize transmission rights-of-way applications necessary to deliver clean energy generated in the solar-rich... Read More