SDG&E September Rate Rise

Beginning in September, about a quarter of SDG&E customers will see a noticeable increase in their home energy bills.  Here’s some information about who is affected by the increase. Residential Customer Monthly Summer Bill  Impact How much will this affect...

Profitability Remains Challenging

WAFER PRODUCTION PREDICTED TO EXCEED 30 GW IN 2013 After falling 15% in 2012, solar photovoltaic wafer production is forecast to grow 19% in 2013, passing 30 GW and recovering to the 2011 level, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz market report “Polysilicon and...

Big Box Solar: Retailers Empower Their Rooftops

By Nora Caley Retail stores generally have large roofs and vast energy needs. Those two factors, plus some chains’ desire for sustainability, not to mention good publicity, present opportunities for solar companies. Some retailers have well-established solar...