Here’s a feel-good post, right around the corner for Thanksgiving: a recent poll of 20,790 respondents from 21 countries has found extremely robust support for increased renewable energy—mainly solar and wind—usage in government utilities and more energy-efficient business practices, even if doing so would require energy costs to rise. What’s more, in all the [...]

At GetSolar, while each of our individual interests diverge, we share a common belief that solar energy makes sense. That is, we believe solar PV is a viable means of producing electricity for individual homeowners, as well as for companies and other collective interests. We believe that solar can be a good investment and can [...]

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is building the state’s already impressive track record on solar incentives to specifically target the incorporation of solar in big box stores.

The news out of Washington is that the leadership of the House Energy and Commerce Committee has changed its leadership, from Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) to Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA).
Election day gave Washington D.C. a new president-elect and a clear transition in party control of the government. The combination has made for a great deal [...]

It’s the rare industry these days that isn’t getting hit by the global financial storm. Chinese solar stocks, after years of rosy prospects and burgeoning growth, are facing a mountain of a challenge, in the form of wobbly share prices, exorbitant costs of silicon and increased caution from investors. The decline of the euro and [...]

In recent weeks, a number of state governments have announced plans to cut back the per-watt rebate offered to residents who purchase a solar energy system. In October, the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) announced a downward revision ranging between $1.00 and $1.80 per watt, depending on system size. Xcel Energy, Colorado’s largest investor-owned utility [...]

Missouri votes in a Renewable Portfolio Standard of 15% by 2021, while Hawaii announces a plan for implementation of its policy-leading Clean Energy Initiative.

Cargo ships from China’s biggest shipping company will soon use solar-powered sails from Australian renewable energy company Solar Sailor to power its journeys across the seas. The sails will be 30 meters long—rivaling the wings of a Boeing 747 or Airbus A380 in size, made of aluminum and covered in solar panels. What’s more, [...]

How well does my state government support renewable energy?
OK, so you’re looking into buying a PV system for your home or business. Like any rational consumer, you want to know first and foremost about cost. We totally agree. But before you start investigating prices, you should make sure you understand some of the larger issues [...]

With solar subsidies starting to dwindle in Spain and Germany no longer the world’s solar poster child, the search for the next big solar power—in terms of both market and production—has been going on ever since Germany slashed its subsidies. There are of course the usual heavyweights, such as the U.S. and Japan, and [...]