After several years of strong solar industry growth, the tide has turned briefly as supply of solar panels currently exceeds demand and governments have begun to curtail generous tax incentives and rebate programs. Is this the beginning of the end? Not even close! According to a published report analyzing McKinsey research, the solar industry is [...]
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With the economy struggling to recover, its always great to read hopeful, positive news like this. Solar power is creating new green jobs at an impressive rate in the U.S. According to the Solar Foundation, there are now over 100,000 Americans that are employed in the solar industry, based on preliminary data from National Solar [...]
Looking to install solar panels on your home or business? Before you line up professional solar installers, you’ll want to check more than just cost and their schedules. One of the most important questions is to determine whether your solar contractor is licensed. In many jurisdictions, you can sell solar panels with little governmental oversight. [...]
With solar power leading industry growth in the United States, is it any wonder that solar jobs are also increasing? The solar job market is much different than it was even a few years ago. And it continues to look promising. The cost of fuel and electricity is squeezing families that are trying to recover [...]
Last month, news that the third largest solar manufacturer in the United States was leaving to build solar panels in China was stunning, but was it really all that surprising? Solar growth in China continues to eclipse renewable energy manufacturing here in the USA, despite government incentives to spur green jobs and investment in solar [...]
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In the market for a career in the renewable energy industry? The Solar Foundation reports that thousands of solar jobs will be created in 2011. Based on a census of American workers, an estimated 24,000 new solar jobs will be available in the coming year. In fact, the number of solar workers keeps increasing. As [...]
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When it comes to solar power in Southern California and Arizona, both states enjoy plenty of sunshine year-round. Solar industries looking to build new solar power utility plants, or even to headquarter their operations often choose between the two southwestern states. So what is the best solar industry location? Its not just about the number [...]
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