All Posts Tagged With: "PV systems"

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CSU, NREL Collaborate to Research Utility Business Models for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

“We’re looking at ways we can reform the electricity market, utilities’ rate structures and their finance operations to develop a business environment that provides structural incentives for energy conservation, renewable energy and smart electric grids.”

3Mar2011 | admin | 5 comments | Continued
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The Solar Coaster Pricing Ride

The topic at center-stage for all solar businesses this year is module pricing. A colleague of mine refers to it as the “solar-coaster.” It seems as fast as prices plummet, they rebound.

2Jan2011 | admin | 3 comments | Continued
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SOLAR TALK - Nothing is Sure But Sunshine and Taxes

If you are reading this on or before about December 5th and interested in solar power for your business, then you need to call Astralux, or your local preferred provider ASAP, because the change on New Year’s Day will impact both purchases and leasing of PV systems.

21Nov2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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SOLAR TALK — Micro-Inverter vs. Single Inverter:
Which One is Right for Your System?

Welcome back to Solar Talk. We hope you found last month’s discussion of leasing versus buying a solar system worthwhile. This time we’re highlighting a more physical debate in the solar world: micro-inverters vs. single inverter setups for your PV system.

27Sep2010 | admin | 3 comments | Continued
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China’s Rigged Green Manufacturing
a Threat to U.S. Renewables Sector

The Steelworkeers’ trade suit follows a report showing that almost all of China’s renewable energy manufacturing businesses are breaking World Trade Organization laws by receiving giant government subsidies and dirt cheap land while still exporting the majority of their goods.

10Sep2010 | admin | 1 comment | Continued
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SUNGEVITY Launches Online Solar Home Solution

Imagine sitting down in your favorite lounge chair, powering up your laptop, and ordering a new rooftop solar system specifically designed for your home. Sounds intriquing, doesn’t it? A company called Sungevity is betting that you’ll be more than intriqued with its new online solar program.

30Aug2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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SOLAR TALK — “Lease vs. Own”
Framing the 2010 Solar Issue of the Year

Welcome to the inaugural installment of “Solar Talk.” Astralux Solar is pleased to be partnering with Colorado Energy News in presenting this new venue to discuss the most relevant and pressing issues in the solar industry today and how they impact you.

26Aug2010 | admin | 2 comments | Continued
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Now That’s Some GREEN BLING!
SunRun Gets $100M Infusion for Solar Rollout

There is a new bully on the block when it comes to residential PV system installations. SunRun, which already has a limited presence on the Front Range, is about to go big with a hefty cash infusion from California utility giant PG&E — the move has to be making other solar leasing outfits around here feeling more than alittle uneasy.

22Jun2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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The Perfect (Solar) Storm

The key to pulling off a project is the ability to obtain financing quickly. Developers should take advantage of Colorado’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (”PACE”) Financing and the U.S. Treasury’s 1603 payments in lieu of tax credits to help finance individual projects.

26Jan2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Solar Initiative Approved for Denver Public Schools

The projects are the result of more than two years of planning and coordination by Denver-based renewable energy developer Oak Leaf Energy Partners with the DPS and the Denver Green Print Council. Boulder-based Namasté Solar will design and build what will be the largest solar project for schools in Colorado when completed.

12Jan2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Solar Leasing Market Heats Up with SolarCity’s Arrival

SolarCity’s chief competition is SunRun, which launched its own leasing program in Colorado earlier this fall. Like SunRun, SolarCity’s program will be initially available only to homeowners in the Xcel Energy territory. But there are significant differences.

16Dec2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Solar Scoreboard: Win, Lose or Draw –

>> Solar Plant Hearings Set for Larimer County
>> La Plata County Holds Off on Special District for Solar
>> How High? Asks Pitkin County on Free-Standing Panels
>> Where are the PV Plants Powered by Solar?

4Dec2009 | admin | 0 comments | Continued


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