Tag: solar energy

Abound Solar of Loveland, Colorado, intends for file for bankruptcy.  The company, which makes solar panels, has announced its intent to suspend operations in early July, laying off 125 employees.  This follows the termination of talks with potential buyers.  The company is the recipient of a $400 million loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy.  […]

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The Washington State Department of Revenue gives various deferrals, exemptions, and credits for the cleantech industry. Regarding renewable energy/green incentives, the state offers the following: Solar energy system and components manufacturers- reduced B&O tax rate Machinery & equipment used to generate electricity using renewable energy-sales/use tax exemption Solar hot water equipment- sales/use tax exemption Renewable […]

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More than 3,000 Snohomish County PUD customers are supporting solar energy demonstration projects by participating in the Planet Power green energy program.  Six additional projects will be installed this year for a total of twenty-one solar units in the County. The 2012 projects, pending final approval, are: Arlington High School – An 8 kilowatt solar […]

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Source:  Dorsey & Whitney, Attorney Articles, May 18, 2012. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary antidumping determination in the Solar Cells from China investigation on May 17.  The Department determined that the antidumping rates are: Wuxi Suntech Power–31.22%, Changzhou Trina Solar Energy–31.14% A Chinese company that applied for its own antidumping rate–31.18%. A […]

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Source:  Zack Guill, Office of Congressman Dave Reichert The U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative aims to reduce the installed costs of solar energy systems by 75% by the end of the decade, achieving grid parity for subsidy-free solar energy.  SunShot drives American innovation through advanced research and development, strengthening domestic manufacturing and cutting-edge technology.  […]

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Saudi Arabia has officially launched its solar energy program.  It’s very ambitious; 41 gigawatts in the next twenty years (over 2,000 megawatts per year).  This will result in billions of dollars in solar energy contracts. The pie will be split as follows: 16 gigawatts for photovoltaic (PV) 25 gigawatts for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) King […]

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Source:  Western Today, Solar panels installed atop Environmental Studies, March 30, 2012. A Western Washington University student-funded solar array is being installed atop the Environmental Studies Building in Bellingham.  The 5kWh array will cost $167,500 and is paid for from the student paid Green Energy Fee.  It is one of four projects being installed this […]

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That was the topic among regional transportation experts in a recent WCTA meeting facilitated by Byron McCann.  We do have a surprising number of strengths–and weaknesses–in the area.  Of course, there are a number of opportunities and threats, too.  So, to make some sense of some of the discussion, I have endeavored to summarize many […]

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Source:  Legal News Alert from the Stoel Rives Energy Development Law Group, March 14, 2012. The U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center issued a draft request for proposals for renewable and alternative energy.  The proposal is for $7 billion in funding.  The attorneys have prepared the following FAQ on the draft RFP. Q1: Is this […]

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The Eastside Sustainable Business Alliance hosted a program on February 28 entitled “The Business Case for Solar” which featured Linda Irvine of Northwest SEED and Stanley Florek of Tangerine Power.  The speakers emphasized the impact that solar can have in Washington State. The cost of solar photovoltaic panels have dropped by seventeen percent in 2011, […]

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