New Research Finds Solar Jobs Growing Quickly Across Surprising Mix of States
Nearly ninety percent of states increased their solar workforce in 2013
Greensmith Energy Management Systems announces Turn-key energy storage systems (ESS) up to megawatt scale
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California has a third of the nation's solar power jobs
One-third of all Americans who work in solar power live in California, according to an annual survey released Tuesday.
And their numbers are growing fast.
The solar industry employed 47,223 Californians last year, up 8 percent from 2012, according to the survey from the Solar Foundation, a research and advocacy group.
Nationwide, the solar industry employed 142,698 people. And while the rate of solar job growth nationwide was faster than in California, nearly hitting 20 percent last year, the Golden State still dominates the business.
"California is, by far, the leader," said Andrea Luecke, the foundation's executive director. "It's not by accident that the solar industry is based there."
Most of California's solar jobs, however, focus on panel installation and financing versus research and development efforts to create new technologies.
Starting more than 10 years ago, California officials made a concerted push to foster the solar industry. They forced the state's utilities to buy more renewable power and offered rebates to homeowners who bolted solar panels to their roofs.
The effort appears to have worked. Most of the country's largest solar companies are based in California, particularly in the Bay Area. The foundation's survey counted 21,653 solar jobs around the bay.
The Future is Bright: Citizen Potawatomi Nation powered by solar
Housing Authority adds 16 solar units to elderly living complex; solar panels ensure low monthly utility costs for residents
Array Technologies Completes Three sites for CREST
The DuraTrack™ HZ makes a difference for distributed generation program
Alstom signed its first export contract with Deepwater Wind in the US to supply the Haliade™ 150-6 MW, the world's largest installed offshore wind turbine
The project will be one of the first offshore wind farms in the U.S. and will be the first to feature Alstom's Haliade™ 150-6 MW –the largest turbine installed in offshore waters today.
Xtreme Power Earns Bankruptcy Court Approval
Interested Firms will Participate in March 20 Auction
Sunpreme Double Glass PV Panels demonstrate extreme ruggedness in University of Wisconsin's Antarctica Environment Simulation tests
The tests, conducted by the University of Wisconsin at their Physical Sciences Laboratory, are a stepping-stone to possible deployment of Sunpreme panels in Antarctica.
World's First Large-Scale Power Storage System Made From Reused EV Batteries Completed in Japan
Sumitomo Corporation created the joint venture company, "4R Energy Corporation", in collaboration with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in September 2010, to address the secondary use of EV lithium-ion batteries.
ET Solar Modules Selected to Power Projects Totaling 23MW in North Carolina
North Carolina has made great strides in solar installations over the past 3 years
Gregory Distribution fits solar panels to warehouse roof to reduce energy costs
Green energy system gives 19% return on investment and boosts firm's green credentials
City of Palo Alto, Clean Energy Collective, Solaire Generation, SunEdison & Whole Foods Market honoured at Annual Solar Power Generation USA Awards
The high calibre of all this year's submissions was commented upon by the judging panel, demonstrating real leadership and innovation in a US solar market undergoing much change.
Advanced Energy Storage Review Reflects an Upward Trend
A new advanced battery review has been released by the organizers of The Battery Show in response to industry demand and in light of the current rapid advancement of the battery industry.
New community wind farm in Stadum opts for direct-drive wind turbines from Siemens
Seven units will start delivering 21 megawatts of electric power in fall 2014
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Energy: A total of 725 African students have already signed up for the Go Green in the City global business case challenge
Students from Engineering and Business Schools, Master's and MBA Programmes in Africa have until 15 February 2014 to sign up for the challenge
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