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California Renewable Energy Wishes for 2014

01/15/14, 02:02 AM | Other Renewables | Analysis and Trends

The California Public Utilities Commission has determined that the three largest investor-owned utilities already have met the 20 percent standard and are on track to meet the goal of generating 33 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy resources.

Solar Market Predictions for 2014

12/30/13, 09:42 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Worldwide PV installations are set to rise by double digits in 2014, solar manufacturing capital spending is recovering, module prices are stabilizing and emerging markets are on the rise.

Milestones for Residential Solar Power in 2013

12/30/13, 09:42 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

We're seeing that 2013 was one of the best years for solar installations ever, with prices dropping for the third year in a row. Even the White House installed solar panels on its roof.

Wind and Winged Wildlife: Increased Federal Oversight of Wind Energy

12/30/13, 09:40 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

There are two federal laws that regulate the "take" of birds, the BGEPA, which regulates bald and golden eagles, and the MBTA, which regulates approximately 1,000 species of migratory birds.

American Indians Making $$ on Solar in West

12/30/13, 09:39 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

While not perfect, solar provides jobs and lease revenue for tribes as it cleans up their air.

Is our current approach to energy sustainable?

12/13/13, 07:49 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

It seems that we've proven ourselves exceptionally able in arguing with one another. The time for that has passed. Nature will act if we don't.

2013 completions of large solar thermal power plants mark technology gains

12/01/13, 11:13 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

All five of the major solar thermal projects—including Solana and Ivanpah—that are scheduled to come on line in 2013 and 2014 were awarded loans through the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Guarantee Program.

Q3 2013 Deal Volume Comparison

12/01/13, 11:13 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Merger and Acquisition information from Lincloln's Deal Reader.

The Solar Energy Industry Sizzles, Offshore Wind Dies Down

11/15/13, 09:49 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

With so many major obstacles standing in the way of U.S. offshore wind energy, the plans to launch the renewable energy sites may never come to fruition. Such uncertainty can make it a high-risk investment and turn away many venture capitalists.

Investment in Clean Technologies

11/15/13, 09:49 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

The trends we are seeing reflect a broad spectrum of innovations, beyond energy generation (nevertheless a central pillar of clean technologies) to new commercialization models, to energy efficiency, to new applications of advances in materials sciences and molecular structures, and to resource sharing platforms enabled by the web.

Fortune 500 Companies That Make the World a Better Place

11/15/13, 09:46 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

A company's brand extends beyond its product. It also includes the way the business conducts itself in the world around it, by the way it treats its associates, and how far it reaches out of its niche to make a difference in the name of goodwill.

Solar Decathlon 2013 - Final Results

11/01/13, 09:16 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Here are the results of the competition for 2013.

Are corporations becoming energy responsible?

11/01/13, 09:16 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Major corporations here and abroad are reevaluating their energy usage and looking for ways to run their facilities with green energy in an effort to save the planet.

The Current State of the International Solar Power Industry

11/01/13, 09:13 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

U.S. solar PV companies need to find a way to work together with international PV companies, especially those in Mainland China & Taiwan.

Solar Energy Index Outperforms S&P in Q3 2013

11/01/13, 09:12 AM | Solar Power | Analysis and Trends

Lincoln International's Renewable Energy Group is pleased to present the latest Q3 2013 Solar Energy Stock Index Report, which tracks relevant solar company metrics in this growing industry.

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