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Utility-Scale Solar 2015: An Empirical Analysis of Project Cost, Performance, and Pricing Trends in the United States

The utility-scale solar sector has led the overall U.S. solar market in terms of installed capacity since 2012. This report—the fourth edition in an ongoing annual series—provides data-driven analysis of the utility-scale solar project fleet in the United States.  We analyze not just installed project costs or prices, but also operating costs, capacity factors, and […]

Tracking the Sun IX: The Installed Price of Residential and Non-Residential Photovoltaic Systems in the United States

Berkeley Lab’s Tracking the Sun report series is dedicated to summarizing trends in the installed price of grid-connected, residential and non-residential systems solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the United States. The present report, the ninth edition in the series, focuses on systems installed through year-end 2015, with preliminary data for the first half of 2016. […]

GivePower Foundation Launches Global Minigrid Program to Power Communities in the Developing World

GivePower Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses clean energy technologies to deliver essential community services to the developing world, has launched a global program to support the development of minigrids—solar power and battery storage combinations capable of providing continuous power to a small village or cluster of buildings— for communities in need. The new solar-powered […]

Vivint Solar Expands Availability Of Affordable Residential Solar Power Into Florida

Vivint Solar , a leading provider of residential solar power, recently announced its expansion into Florida, with availability beginning in the Tampa Bay area.According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Florida has among the highest electricity consumption in the nation, with annual household electricity consumption approximately 30 percent higher than the U.S. average. Vivint Solar’s integrated […]

REX American Resources Reports Second Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.24

REX American Resources Corporation recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2016 second quarter (“Q2 ‘16”) ended July 31, 2016. REX management will host a conference call and webcast today at 11:00 a.m. ET. to review the results. REX American Resources’ Q2 ‘16 results principally reflect its interests in six ethanol production facilities. The operations of […]

Swedish Retailer IKEA to Install Washington’s Largest Rooftop Solar Array on Relocated Store Opening Spring 2017 in Renton, WA

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced plans to install solar panels atop the relocated Seattle-area store under construction in Renton, WA. Installation will begin this fall, with completion expected in winter for the largest rooftop solar array in the State of Washington. The store’s 244,504-square-foot solar array will consist of a 1.18 […]

Ballard’s Protonex Subsidiary Introduces Clean Energy Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems for Civilian Unmanned Vehicles

Ballard Power Systems recently announced that the company’s subsidiary, Protonex, received notification from the U.S. Department of Commerce that its family of fuel cell propulsion systems are now designated as EAR99 (Export Administration Regulations 99) compliant, creating a path for commercial export and deployment in a variety of civilian unmanned vehicle applications. Paul Osenar, President of […]