China Price War Draining Jobs in Germany’s Solar Valley: Energy

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-06/china-price-war-draining-jobs-in-germany-s-solar-valley-energy.html



and from the NY Times:

Europe Investigates Chinese Solar Panels

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/07/business/global/eu-investigates-chinese-solar-panels.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Feature: Solar Thermal – Coming Out of the Shade

http://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/feature_solar_thermal_coming_out_of_the_shade_5478

this article describes many areas that can benefit from solar thermal

Report: U.S. Solar Power Shines, Will Increase 75 Percent This Year

http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/report-us-solar-power-shines-will-increase-75-percent-this-year.php

New Jersey leads the nation:

“New Jersey has been a leader in solar for years thanks to good state level policy,” Kann explained, “That’s the most important thing.”

Home Solar Power Storage — Another Option

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/06/15/home-solar-power-storage-another-option/

As a follow up to a recent post this article deals with "own consumption" . Using battery storage and smart appliances. Some good comments follow...

Incentives Make Solar Affordable

http://www.telegram.com/article/20120603/NEWS/106039991/-1/NEWS05

For a fluff piece, this article has some interesting points.

And a good list of contact info, especially if you live and/or have a business in Mass.