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>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Wed, 2016/04/27 - 21:00
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The solar industry is made up of hundreds of manufacturers, which can make it difficult for consumers to distinguish between offerings. By using the tier system developed by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, consumers have a quantifiable guide to a solar system’s reliability and longevity.</p>
Submitted by mark.wolff on Tue, 2016/04/26 - 21:00
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According to a new study, the latest hot trend is solar energy! The U.S. solar industry had a record- breaking year in 2015 with 7.3 gigawatts of new solar systems installed. That’s a 17 percent increase from 2014, and the largest total ever.</p>
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The study, which was conducted by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association, found solar energy made up 29.5 percent of all new electric generating capacity in 2015. Residential solar systems saw the biggest gains, spiking 66 percent from the previous year.</p>
