Solar energy Is on the rise
A new report on the state of the solar industry in America indicates that despite a global oversupply and a potential trade war with China, the U.S. solar industry had its second-best quarter ever in terms of installations, during the first quarter of 2012.
The number of installations, 506 megawatts worth, enough to power just over 350,000 homes, was bested only by the fourth quarter of 2011, which saw a whopping 708 megawatts worth of solar installed.
On top of that, the report, drafted by clean-energy market analysis firm GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association and released Tuesday, a trade group, forecasts that total U.S. installed solar power will increase 75 percent his year alone, with 3.3 gigawatts-worth of solar power installed, compared to the 4.4 gigawatts that are currently installed in the country and were added over years of development.
More at: http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/report-us-solar-power-shines-will-increase-75-percent-this-year.php
A lot of news lately is talking about the loss of Solar company jobs and the possible rise in the cost of panels if the U.S. and China start a trade war. However the industry is in a major growth phase. Check out how you can add Solar to your home here.
More at: http://idealab.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/06/report-us-solar-power-shines-will-increase-75-percent-this-year.php
A lot of news lately is talking about the loss of Solar company jobs and the possible rise in the cost of panels if the U.S. and China start a trade war. However the industry is in a major growth phase. Check out how you can add Solar to your home here.
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