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10/19/2017

10/09/2017

Great news for the solar industry and consumers alike:

Overall, clean energy sources accounted for two-thirds of new electricity capacity worldwide in 2016, a new report says.

10/02/2017

Hurricane Maria knocked out all of Puerto Rico's electricity last week. On Friday, the SEIA announced its effort to coordinate with solar companies to donate equipment and services to help get the island back on track! Encouraging article from Greentech Media!

Can the industry marshal resources to the disaster-stricken island?

09/25/2017

After a unanimous 4-0 vote of the ITC commissioners, President Trump now has the ultimate decision on whether to impose tariffs on imported panels. Let us know what your opinion is in the comments! Interesting solar industry update from CNBC.

A federal trade agency ruled in favor of U.S. solar panel manufacturers seeking protection from imports.

09/18/2017

Encouraging new data from Q2 shows a steady increase in the solar market. We hope this trend continues in Q3, as well! Such a positive article from Solar Industry Magazine.

In the second quarter of this year, the U.S. solar industry installed 2,387 MW of solar photovoltaics – representing the largest total in a second quarter to date, according to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report. Moreover, the re...

09/12/2017

This Washington Post article indicates that we might be underestimating growth in the solar energy industry. Instead of underestimating, let's start relying on solar energy!

We might not end up with the power grid that we need if we don't understand the rate of solar's advances.

09/07/2017

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, we've received quite a few questions about the resilience of solar power during emergency situations. Check out this week's blog to learn more.

In the midst of a disaster electric power is typically the first thing to go. So, does solar power continue to work during a power blackout? Yes and no.

09/06/2017

Solar storm headed to Earth tonight may ignite the sky! Great article by UsNews.

Skygazers in the northern United States may be able to witness the extraterrestrial light show.