The World’s First Baseload (24/7) Solar Power Plant

http://blogs.forbes.com/tonyseba/2011/06/21/the-worlds-first-baseload-247-solar-power-plant/

Rooftop Solar Power Could Meet Half of New York City's Peak Energy Needs

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/06/rooftop-solar-power-could-meet-half-new-york-city-peak-energy.php

had to include some treehugger stats for NYC


http://nycsolarmap.com/
"New Yorkers can use the NYC Solar Map to view the solar power potential of their own roof, and the associated costs (as well as rebates and other financial incentives) just by typing in an address. They can also see how much CO2 emissions will be prevented by tapping into that solar power capacity."

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/science/earth/16solar.html
more on the map from NY Times


http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/03/easy-install-affordable-solar-panels.php
great idea for city dwellers


New York City Solar Power Installations More Than Doubled in 2010

Solar Panels Will Save AFA $1 Million Annually

http://www.gazette.com/articles/force-119745-air-academy.html

"Gould said the solar panels, which cover 30 acres, represent the academy’s first step toward a goal of getting 100 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. "

Utility Takes on Solar Challenge with Grid Redesign

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/13/idUS302722257820110613

"Adding more clean power to the grid will require utilities to redesign the network that delivers solar electricity locally. Utility Southern California Edison on laid out plans Monday to make its distribution grid more responsive to the fluctuating infusion of solar electricity throughout the day."

 "California recently mandated that 33 percent of the electricity supply needs to come from clean power by 2020."

Soaking Up the Sun

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Soaking/4929485/story.html

If you live in Canada, solar is proven to be a sound investment.

"It's the best investment we've got," says Shusterman. "Better than my stock portfolio, and the risk is nil."

Read more: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Soaking/4929485/story.html#ixzz1P4m0zRXd

Fight for Solar Power Heats Up

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Fight_for_solar_power__heats_up_06-12-2011.html

A thought provoking piece on the the SREC market in PA. Allowing utilities to buy SRECs from out of state has greatly reduced their value.

"Despite this, Igdalsky firmly believes the $18 million solar farm was worth the investment.

“It was a good business move,” he said. “For one it was the right thing to do. We have shown the sports world and fans that solar can be done and done right.” "

Solar Power Ambitions Go Lunar

http://spaceosaur.co.uk/3180/solar-power-ambitions-go-lunar/

controversial is an understatement!

Solar Energy Plans Pit Green vs. Ggreen

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/2011-06-01-solar-energy-tortoise_n.htm

bigger isn't always better. DIY is the way to go

UC Davis Plans the Largest Zero-Net Energy Community in the U.S.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/01/idUS257583274620110601

 "We applaud the aspirations of this unique community, and are confident it will serve as a model for similar developments around the world."