Analysis and Trends Articles, Stories & News

The new EU climate and energy proposal:
What are the consequences?

11/17/14, 09:21 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

The decisions of the European Council indicate the desire for greater integration of European energy markets, with an integration target of 10% by 2030.

Utility of the Future

11/17/14, 09:18 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

According to a new study by Berkeley Lab, distributed solar photovoltaics (PV) are the most immediate threat to investor-owned utilities and their shareholders, by depleting revenue from demand growth and need for capital investments in traditional power plants.

Hybrid Energy Sources for the Home

10/31/14, 10:01 AM | Other Renewables | Analysis and Trends, Business Development

When considering hybrid systems composed of photovoltaic solar panels, geothermal, hydro or wind turbines, the whole is greater than its parts, but you need to understand the best type of energy generation that can be used in your area.

EPA 111(d) Clean Power Plan Could Increase Energy Efficiency Impacts, Net Benefits, and Total Value

10/31/14, 10:01 AM | EVs and Fuel Cells | Analysis and Trends

This white paper takes a novel, nationwide approach to estimating an overall impact on emissions and cost. It sheds light on the role that energy efficiency can play as a compliance mechanism.

How Solar is Going Mainstream (Batteries!)

10/31/14, 10:01 AM | Energy Storage, Other Renewables | Analysis and Trends, Photovoltaic Systems

The Enphase system intelligently integrates the critical technologies needed to solve solar energy challenges at scale: smart grid intelligence, communications, big data analytics and storage.

The State of the Solar Industry in North America

10/31/14, 09:59 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Business Development

The recent surge in storage activity has its roots in a general consensus being reached by stakeholders that the technologies are on a path that will enable them to achieve the cost, performance, and reliability targets that have been promised.

2015 State Solar Power Rankings

10/31/14, 09:58 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Of the top ten states for solar, only New Mexico is what we would consider a traditionally "sunny" state. And most of the top ten is made up of northeastern states, which see plenty of wind, rain, snow, and clouds.

Energy in California Conference 2014

10/31/14, 09:57 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Tradeshows and Conferences

Being very involved in getting environmental permits to build renewable energy facilities, I am very interested in the question of how the industry is going to solve the grid integration issue. Since renewable energy is generated during daylight hours and the highest period of demand is in the evening, there is a mismatch.

California Electric Car Owners Can Get Cheaper Car Insurance

10/31/14, 09:56 AM | Energy Storage | Analysis and Trends

California could be at the forefront of these car insurance savings because it is one of the earliest adopters of clean cars (including Hybrids, Plug Ins & electric cars) in the nation.

Fed Up With Federal Inaction, States Act Alone on Cap-and-Trade

10/13/14, 10:10 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends, Business Development

California has entered into a partnership with the Canadian province of Quebec to link up their carbon markets. It's a small step, but the two have already created the largest carbon market in North America.

Making solar power's future even brighter

10/13/14, 10:10 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Companies have experienced 35 percent savings in their solar panel field project costs through greater efficiencies.

Clean Energy Won!

09/29/14, 09:24 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

During the first Obama Administration, Mr. Silver led both the federal government's $50 billion clean energy investment fund and its $20 billion fund focused on electric vehicles.

Powering Towards Renewable Energy

09/29/14, 09:22 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Corrective measures reinvigorate India's renewable energy sector

Powerful approaches to energy conservation

09/29/14, 09:21 AM | Other Renewables | Analysis and Trends

Innovative Ontario companies find energy savings in places they'd least expect

Rethinking Solar Farms for the 21st Century: Tapping Ocean Space

09/15/14, 08:38 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

An example is in a brave venture in India where a 10 kW prototype floating solar generation facility is being developed for placement in a pond. Pilot projects of this nature have also started to take shape in countries like Japan, France and Australia.

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