Solar adds more US jobs than fossil fuel extraction
Despite a boom in oil and natural gas drilling in the United States, the surging solar power industry added more new jobs to the U.S. economy in the past year than major segments of incumbent fossil fuel and utility industries combined.
US: Solar better investment than stocks, study finds
A typical solar PV system represents a better investment than the stock market in 46 of America’s largest 50 cities, according to a report from NC Clean Energy Technology Center.
Analyst interview: The rise of distributed solar
pv magazine editor in chief Jonathan Gifford chats with Jenny Chase of BNEF about the growing prominence of distributed generation in leading solar markets.
SunEdison unveils plans for $4bn Indian solar fab
The US solar company has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Adani Group to develop India’s largest solar panel factory in the state of Gujarat.
Report: U.S. can affordably triple RE to 27% by 2030
The U.S. can increase its share of renewable energy penetration to 27% by 2030 both technically and cost-effectively. This is the key message of a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
The pv magazine weekly news digest
Big predictions, the U.S. public embraces solar, which is likely to come more and more from China, the Indian government punishes lack of punctuality and there’s some positive news from Egypt.
IHS: Top 10 predictions for global PV market in 2015
Among the market research firm’s forecasts for the coming year: California will become global leader in solar power penetration. By the end of 2015, California — the largest renewable power market in the United States — will attain worldwide leadership in market share of annual PV power generation.
Deutsche Bank predicts growing solar margins in 2015, despite oil price
In its 2015 outlook for investors, Deutsche Bank predicts a year of growing margins and stable supply and demand dynamics for the year. Diverse demand drivers in the U.S. will be a key highlight, while project financing and permitting progress in China balances potential weakness in Japan.
US Commerce decision welcomed in China, American downstream market to benefit
Update: “In short, this is a setback for SolarWorld and a big win for the Chinese manufacturers,” says GTM Research Senior Vice President Shayle Kann.
California: Gov. Brown calls for 50% renewables, more PV in Golden State
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday called for the state’s electric utilities to boost their renewable energy procurements to 50% of retail electric sales and discussed future initiatives to support rooftop solar, battery storage, grid infrastructure and electric vehicles.
