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China Strikes Back Against U.S Energy Subsidies
The Global Green War had started with the US imposing duties on imports of Chinese made solar panels and cells. Subsequently dumping charges were also imposed on wind energy equipment made in China as well. China has not been able to do much against these duties as it exports almost 80-90% of its solar products. [...]
Big Box Retailers: All About Solar Power
In the news lately we have been hearing about big box stores going green by installing solar power on their stores. Which retailers are expanding their renewable energy strategies in an effort to make the world a little greener? Wal-Mart just announced a large solar power installation on their 100th store in California. They are [...]
Big Solar Rebates in Ipswich, MA
I’m always excited when I learn about another generous incentive offered for solar power in Massachusetts. This time the incentive comes for the residents of Ipswich, MA. The program, called HELPS PV, is offered through the Ipswich Municipal Light Department to finance the purchase and installation of grid-tied photovoltaic solar systems. Ipswich residents who are [...]
Piper Jaffray Maintains Big Upside Potential On First Solar $FSLR
iper Jaffray reiterated its bullish stance and hefty price target on First Solar (FSLR) this morning. The firmbelieves FSLR will guide higher for 2011 during an investor call onDecember 14th and that its North American project business will shieldit from Euro exposure and declines in ASP. The firm estimates revenueof $3.9 billion and EPS guidance [...]
Hara and SunPower Win Big in Abu Dhabi $SPWRA
The Abu Dhabi Water and Electric Authority today said it would adoptenergy management services from Hara that could dramatically slash itsenergy consumption. Hara’s services–which examine energy consumption and providerecommendations and pathways for reducing it–could save Abu Dhabi, themost powerful emirate in the United Arab Emirates, three billion dollars over the next ten years. Money, though, [...]
Morocco Goes Big On Solar Power
Earlier this month, Morocco announced that it will invest $9billion in solar energy to build five solar power farms across thecountry. The combined energy output will be 2,000MW. The northernAfrican country hopes to be getting 38% of its installed powergeneration from the sun by 2020. Even though no date was set for the solar project [...]
Taunton Residents – Act Quickly for Big Solar Rebates!
Taunton residents can get excited about their local incentives for solar energy. Local utility Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant (TMLP) offers one of the most generous solar rebates in Massachusetts, and several local homeowners have already saved significantly on their solar installations. TMLP provides rebates for projects up to 2.5 kW or $4/watt for amaximum rebate of $10,000. When coupled with [...]
Pure Power at the Big Sur Half Marathon
Got a call yesterday from our good friend Kevin Smith at the Big Sur HalfMarathon. His Group throws the Big Sur Marathon in the Spring and theHalf Marathon in November. Before we go further, you have to look at this pictures – have you ever seen a more beautiful race setting? Just last weekend, many [...]
University of Delaware To Host Big Rooftop Solar Energy System
Its Energy Institute is recognized as the oldest solar energylaboratory in the country, having hosted a slew of solar-power researchfor the past 40 years. Yet, since the beginning, UD’s solar energy labhas been powered by conventional electricity. That’s all about tochange, as UD will soon make the leap from a non-solar school to one ofthe biggest solar-energy [...]