The LA Times reports a giant solar project is proposed for remote Owens Valley. The scope of the project is potentially great news for many sectors involved in a project of this scale.
In his first State of the Union address President Obama made a specific point of addressing the urgent need for America to move toward a cleaner energy future. This article excerpts the comments directed toward these issues.
The challenge the President lays out for clean energy and solar in particular is the first time an American President has so specifically addressed the issue. Additionally he discusses the impact on jobs and the role of clean energy in the economic recovery.
A two part series on the specifics of the incentives and rebates available through the California Solar Initiative. As the issue is quite complex the series is broken down into two parts.
Part one deals with the Southern California Edison and LADWP incentives and part two focuses on the city utilities of Vernon, Azusa, Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank.
In a glut of information, this is one of the clearest and most cogent explanations I’ve found. Several of the formulas are broken down so the layperson can evaluate the potential impact for their solar needs. Also there is the good advice to be sure to consult with a solar installation professional to be sure all the implications are properly understood.
In my opinion this series is a must read for those seriously contemplated the move to solar solutions.
Solectria Renewables is expanding it’s options by partnering with Solar Panels Plus. SPP is a developer and manufacturer of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal products.
This article explains the nature of the partnership.
Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger announced in his final “state of the state” address plans to exempt sales tax for the manufacture of “green” industry products. Also planned are ways to streamline the permit process for construction with approved environmental plans. This article details highlights from the speech as they impact the green community in California-according to the Governorcalifornia leads the world in green manufacturing with over 10,000 companies developing products and services for the sector.
A great deal for Southern California
Interesting article on First Solar Inc. selling the 1st and largest, utility scale PV solar generating facility in California to NRG Energy Inc. located in Riverside County.
Interesting article here on the 20 year deal reached between San Diego Community College District and Borrego Solar that is 2.4 megawatts-the equivalent of 659 homes per year!
This article from the Pheonix Sun lists the “dirtiest” 200 power plants in the world. The interactive map is well done.
from the Pheonix Sun
A nice article in the New York Times reporting on the excitement in Anaheim at the recent Solar Power International convention. This was the largest gathering in the history of the event and the implications of the confab in terms of deals and partnerships will emerge in coming weeks.
This is a very useful glossary of solar terms useful for those curious about the rapidly evolving solar industry.
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