Tag: market research
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Solar with Justice report shows the solar policies, projects that most benefit under-served communities
Solar energy can reduce electricity costs and attract further investments, yet disadvantaged communities chronically lack access to the booming solar economy. Financing challenges, limited policy vehicles to support project development, and other obstacles put it out of reach of many working families. A new report takes an evaluative look at policiesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Residential solar installations in U.S. hit record high in 2019 third quarter (15 states have best quarter ever)
The U.S. residential solar market reached record highs in the third quarter of 2019 with 712 megawatts of solar installed, according to the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight report from Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The U.S. solar market added 2.6 gigawatts ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Retail energy customers want more than commodities from energy service providers
A new survey from DNV GL found that customers want more than commodity supply from energy providers, with behind-the-meter generation and energy management strategies in greater demand than ever before. Retail energy providers responding to the survey reported increased customer satisfaction and customer retention, as well as an opportunity toRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar and wind combine to outpace natural gas in new generating capacity in September
According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released – quietly – by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the first three-quarters of 2019, solar and wind provided nearly six times as much new generating capacity as natural gas in September. New capacity placed intoRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Trump’s solar tariff disaster: 62,000 jobs and $19 billion in investments lost
Tariffs on imported solar cells and modules have led to the loss of more than 62,000 U.S. jobs and $19 billion in new private sector investment, according to a market impact analysis released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). The analysis comes as the midterm review process forRead More — Solar Builder magazine