America is torn apart by partisan politics-except when it comes to buying solar power
Michael J. Coren for Quartz: We are all one when it comes to getting cheap power from the sun. Amidst the political rancor roiling the United States, one bright spot is home solar power installation. It keeps going up, and a study by PowerScout, a company that helps people switch to renewable energy, finds that to be true for households on both sides of the political divide.
PowerScout used machine-learning algorithms and satellite imagery to detect rooftop solar panels on the homes of 1.5 million political donors in 20 states. In mature solar markets like California and Hawaii, Republicans and Democrats install solar at nearly equal rates, says Eric Roberts of PowerScout. In more nascent markets, Democrats have slightly higher installation rates than Republicans. These findings hold throughout the country. Cont'd...
Prysmian UK to develop the land cable connections for the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has secured a £ 27 million contract with East Anglia One Limited to supply and install the land cable connection for the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm. Comprising of 102 turbines, the £ 2.5 billion wind farm will generate sufficient electricity to power 500,000 homes.
Solar FlexRack Names Staci Lombardo as Marketing Manager
Staci Lombardo has been hired as Marketing Manager for Solar FlexRack, an innovative solar tracker and solar racking solutions provider.
Solar FlexRack Names John Dunham Sales Executive
Solar trackers and solar racking solutions provider, Solar FlexRack has hired John Dunham.
Renew Financial Reaches $1 Billion Milestone for Funded Projects
Award-winning national financial services company eclipses 80,000 projects across 15 states creating thousands of jobs along with cost savings for homeowners
1000th Wind Turbine for Gaia-Wind as Exports Grow
Scottish small wind turbine manufacturer Gaia-Wind today celebrated 1000 of its world class turbines rolling off the production line since the company moved its operations from Denmark to Glasgow in 2011.
EnergySage Releases Findings of 2016 Solar Installer Survey
EnergySage released today the results of its second annual Solar Installer Survey, the largest and most comprehensive business climate survey of solar companies nationwide. The report captures key observations of local, regional and national solar installers in both residential and commercial markets. More than 360 experienced solar installers across the United States responded to the survey, which was fielded and authored by EnergySage in partnership with pv magazine.Â
Among the central findings, over half of solar companies surveyed (53%) report that their largest obstacle in closing sales is the confusion created by their competitors and its impact on consumer confidence overall. Similarly, the survey reflects an increasing trend noted in last year's report: customer acquisition has become more challenging due to increased competition and consumers reviewing more quotes before buying. However, the study also reveals that installer confidence levels have increased nationwide in the last year. Â Full Press Release:
Shepherd and Wedderburn act for Masdar in purchasing stake in Hywind floating offshore windfarm
Shepherd and Wedderburn has acted alongside lead adviser, Allen & Overy, for Abu Dhabis renewable energy company, Masdar, in a deal that sees Masdar acquire a 25% stake in Statoils Hywind Scotland floating offshore windfarm.
What Does China's Investment in Renewables Mean for Alternative Energy?
Chinas National Energy Administration (NEA) announced plans recently to spend more than $360 billion dollars on renewable energy by 2020.
Gulf Power Demand Charge Proposal Eliminates Choice for Floridians
Following is a statement from Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on Gulf Powers effort to impose demand charges on its customers:
EnergySage Releases Findings of 2016 Solar Installer Survey; Report Shows Industry Confidence Up Despite Headwinds
Installation professionals report improved confidence in face of sales challenges, such as unsatisfactory financing options and consumer confusion created by competitors
JLM Energy launches MicroStorage, a scalable product for applications from large utility scale to small residential
It is designed to lower cost, enhance efficiency and spur mainstream adoption
JLM Energy launches MicroStorage, a scalable product for applications from large utility scale to small residential
It is designed to lower cost, enhance efficiency and spur mainstream adoption
Sun Bandit Becomes First PV-Powered Solar Water Heating System to Qualify for PACE Financing
Next Generation Energys Sun Bandit® Qualifies for PACE Financing, Creating A Lower Cost of Solar Market Entry for Property Owners - and New Ways for Contractors to Deliver the Versatile, Money-Saving Benefits of Sun Bandits PV-Powered Solar Water Heating Innovation to Homes and Businesses Across the U.S.A
PHOTOVOLTAIC MILESTONE: 300 GIGAWATTS OF GLOBAL INSTALLED PV CAPACITY
300 GWp of global installed photovoltaic capacity / Photovoltaic expansion is booming due to low prices / Solar power is already profitable without financial support in over 30 countries
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