Domestic Module Manufacturing: PV Globalization or Political Vote-Seeking?

Despite 2011 having been a particularly challenging year for PV cell and module manufacturers, new small-scale module manufacturing facilities continue to be implemented, especially in emerging markets. In some cases, these companies/facilities are either aligned to local government policies or are implemented purely as diversification strategies. Other examples are joint-ventures between private and government entities. Read more: Domestic Module Manufacturing: PV Globalization or … [Read more...]

Can the Voice of Solar Shine Brighter?

Solar manufacturers and installers face the same challenge as many business owners: How can a company make time for media outreach as part of their overall marketing strategy? With so many other tasks vying for our time and dollars, making connections with the media, which is one of the best forms of free publicity, is often forgotten about See more here: Can the Voice of Solar Shine Brighter? … [Read more...]

Mission Critical: A Clean Energy Call to Arms

They say nothing can get done in Washington, D.C. on the issue of clean energy, which has become a political lightening rod over the last year. With Congress at a high watermark of partisanship, accusations abound on Capitol Hill that American energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and the policies that support them are job killers and a money-wasting hoax on taxpayers Read the original post: Mission Critical: A Clean Energy Call to Arms … [Read more...]

Rethinking the Role of Government in Cleantech

Another year, another wringing of the hands over tax credits and incentives for clean technology. Lobbyists and vendors in the U.S View post: Rethinking the Role of Government in Cleantech … [Read more...]

Five Shining Examples of Renewable Energy Innovation and Investment

Sinking revenues and shrinking policy support may be causing a bit of a haze on the renewable energy horizon, but there's plenty of sunshine trying to peek through if you look hard enough. See the article here: Five Shining Examples of Renewable Energy Innovation and Investment … [Read more...]