China Blasts SolarWorld's Request for Tariffs, Says Cheap Solar Panels Help Economy, Environment

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/china_blasts_solarworlds_reque.html

the ever growing debate...

"SolarWorld's group, the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing, responded Friday to China's statement, calling it misleading, unfounded and absurd. The coalition, whose other six members remain anonymous, went beyond the solar issue to label China the worst violator of global trade laws. It accused China of damaging the environment, manipulating its currency and failing to protect intellectual property rights. "

Solar Power Could Provide 30 Percent of Energy in Next 20 Years

http://solar.coolerplanet.com/News/800624383-solar-power-could-provide-30-percent-of-energy-in-next-20-years.aspx

What the future should look like...

The Dark Side of Solar Energy

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jakezamansky/2011/10/20/the-dark-side-of-solar-energy/

I've heard that headline before...

Forbes' take on it

Solar Firms Seek Duties in China Dumping Case

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204485304576641292005899326.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Solar Ambassador Program

http://www.yumasun.com/news/solar-73765-bacon-power.html

An interesting program where current solar users advise neighbors.