Submitted by mark.wolff on Thu, 2016/05/05 - 21:00
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A new bill passed in California will give all the state’s electricity consumers equal access to net metering in rooftop solar regardless of where they live. Previously net metering was only available in certain locations depending on the utility provider.</p>
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According to state assembly members who sponsored the bill, the measure provides for more consumer protection. Once enacted, all Californians will have equal access to solar energy, regardless of what city they live in.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Tue, 2016/05/03 - 21:00
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U.S. solar has reached a significant milestone: There are now one million solar installations online in the country – enough to power 5.5 million homes.</p>
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This historic moment was made possible by the hard work of so many: early adopters, families, schools, churches, communities, policy leaders, advocates, entrepreneurs and solar workers. To celebrate this historic accomplishment, you can join Trina Solar and other solar supporters in posting photos, videos and messages with the hashtag #MillionSolarStrong. </p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Tue, 2016/05/03 - 21:00
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As solar power continues to make great strides in generating clean, renewable energy for the country and the world, scientists have recently calculated how large the potential PV has yet to grow.</p>
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CHANGZHOU, China, May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) ("Trina Solar" or the "Company"), a global leader in photovoltaic ("PV") modules, solutions, and services today announced that the Company has been granted a Silver Recognition Level in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) performance survey conducted by EcoVadis. Recording a solid year-on-year improvement in its overall score, Trina Solar is now ranked in the top 13% of all businesses assessed by EcoVadis globally.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Sun, 2016/05/01 - 21:00
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Experts with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University compiled a fact sheet on how farms can save money by using solar energy to meet their electricity needs.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Thu, 2016/04/28 - 21:00
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When we think about harvesting the sun's energy, we might be tempted to envision fields of solar panels in sunny, moderate climates where the skies stay clear and the wind is only a pleasant breeze. In reality, photovoltaic (PV) panels are used all over the world under a variety of weather conditions, some of which present unique challenges for PV panel use.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Thu, 2016/04/28 - 21:00
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the state is working to increase its use of renewable energy and combat climate change.</p>
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Under the “50 by 30” plan, New York would source 50 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2030. Several states, including Hawaii, California, Vermont and Oregon have announced similar plans. In the case of Hawaii, the state aims to bring its renewable portfolio standards to 100 percent by 2045.</p>
