Lesson Learned, Solar Manufacturers No Longer Slashing Price to Bring In Orders According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, slowed demand on the German market, the uncertainty towards the future market in Italy, and unclear demand in … [Read more...]

An energy-hungry Earth is in need of transformational and sustainable energy solutions, experts say. For decades, researchers have been appraising the use of power-beaming solar-power satellites. But the projected cost, complexity and energy … [Read more...]

EAGLE LAKE — For decades, Daryl Guentzel has used the sun to produce his harvest. Soon he’ll be harvesting the sun itself. “I don’t have a lot of great intelligence,” the Eagle Lake farmer says, “but I can add.” And by his arithmetic, … [Read more...]

According to EnergyTrend, a research division of TrendForce, solar PV market demand has plummeted recently due to the passing of Germany’s new subsidy policy, in addition to news of the Italian government’s plans to shrink solar subsidies also. … [Read more...]

Committed to sustainability and preserving the environment, The Cliff House Resort & Spa has installed one of Maine’s largest solar thermal systems. The installation uses 2,100 tubes on 70 collectors. That’s 10 times the size of an average … [Read more...]

PV America 2012 West Celebrates The inaugural PV America West conference and trade show concluded on March 21 with more than 160 exhibitors showcasing the products and technologies driving the PV solar energy industry in the western region in 2012. … [Read more...]

Many in the solar industry believe that low module pricing is what is driving the industry forward. But American solar manufacturers have stated — and proved — that China isn’t playing by the rules. Experts explain and react to the … [Read more...]

“Continuing the conversation” on the North American PV Market. Industry experts explain where the industry grew or remained flat in 2011 and what they expect to see in 2012 and beyond. An in-depth 40-minute conersation including audience … [Read more...]

Carrie Cullen Hitt, VP of State Affairs with SEIA explains to Meg Cichon the conflict between PV owners and utilities over net-metering. Utilities are questioning how useful the practice is for them. Hitt says it isn’t a battle yet, but it … [Read more...]

PV America coverage continues with this discussion with Renusol America CEO Bart Leusink. Renusol makes low profile, light weight solar panel installation platforms which adhere to the needs of the market for mounting solutions which can withstand … [Read more...]