(Almost) Everyone Loves Solar

http://business.time.com/2012/10/25/almost-everyone-loves-solar/

Time Magazine explores the poliitcs of solar. Guess which candidate (still) supports it.


Solar Energy Is Ready. The U.S. Isn't
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-10-25/solar-energy-is-ready-dot-the-u-dot-s-dot-isnt#p2

a closer look at state and local politics



http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/bronx-solar-energy-company-article-1.1192464

NY is definitely ready!

"...If you show the client or any building owner what they can save over time, it becomes almost impossible for them to say no. They can buy their electricity for less money, but not only that, they can make all they spend on any installation back in less than six years. Whether it’s a big or small system, the savings are real. If you can but don’t do it, you’re throwing money away.”

Glut of Solar Panels Poses a New Threat to China

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/05/business/global/glut-of-solar-panels-is-a-new-test-for-china.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

China is now putting itself out of business??

10 Significant State Policies for Distributed Solar Energy

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/24150

I don't think we should underestimate the value of solar thermal, especially in a state like New Hampshire.

Walmart, Costco Among Top Solar-using Companies

http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2012/1005/Walmart-Costco-among-top-solar-using-companies

"A number of major US companies are taking energy into their own hands, harnessing solar power to cut costs and improve the bottom line."   emphasis added

"A recent report published by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that 42 companies have installed upwards of 320 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) capacity at more than 750 locations across the US. The top 20 companies account for almost 280,000 kilowatts of solar-electricity generating capacity, which is about the capacity of a mid-sized natural gas power plant. This also translates into the generation of over $47 million in electricity every year and hundreds of millions in utility bill reductions for those businesses. Their capacity can power almost 50,000 average homes. The top 20 have installed more than 1.2 million solar panels."

Where Tortoises and Solar Power Don't Mix

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-05/where-tortoises-and-solar-power-don-t-mix.html

I feel these projects are just a little too large. Why not have the same process on a smaller
decentralized scale?

Walmart, Costco Among Top Solar-using Companies

http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2012/1005/Walmart-Costco-among-top-solar-using-companies

"A number of major US companies are taking energy into their own hands, harnessing solar power to cut costs and improve the bottom line."   emphasis added

"A recent report published by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shows that 42 companies have installed upwards of 320 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) capacity at more than 750 locations across the US. The top 20 companies account for almost 280,000 kilowatts of solar-electricity generating capacity, which is about the capacity of a mid-sized natural gas power plant. This also translates into the generation of over $47 million in electricity every year and hundreds of millions in utility bill reductions for those businesses. Their capacity can power almost 50,000 average homes. The top 20 have installed more than 1.2 million solar panels"