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Five Reasons U.S. Solar Installers are Vertically Integrating … For Now
A curious trend’s been washing through U.S. solar recently: vertical integration, the process of companies owning more and more of their own supply chains.
The Nation’s Oldest Public University Embraces Modern Technologies
The University of North Carolina is embracing modern technologies to fulfill its commitment to the state’s environmental health and the efficient use of energy.
Minnesota’s e21 Initiative Eyes a Sustainable, Carbon-Neutral Energy System for the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Minnesota has a cultural tradition of being pragmatic, civic-minded, and passionate about bringing people together as the way to solve problems and create a better future. This predisposition toward civic dialogue and debate is just as true in the energy field and has made Minnesota an energy innovation leader.
Native Energy: Rural Electrification on Tribal Lands
Some Native American tribes are embracing renewable energy technologies as a way to access reliable electricity, bring in much needed income, and create jobs.
Lessons from Australia
While the U.S. is installing more solar capacity than Germany and Australia, it continues to lag behind those global PV leaders in another important category: prices for residential systems installations.
