SunShot Catalyst Seeks Solar Software Solutions
The Department of Energy (DOE) launched SunShot Catalyst last May to propel the development of products that address problems and challenges seen in the United States solar industry. The program...
View ArticleNARC’s Regional Solar Deployment Tools
As demand for solar energy continues to grow, many local governments look for strategies to spur solar deployment in their communities. Regional planning organizations are in a prime position to...
View ArticleEnergy Department Launches Orange Button Initiative to Standardize Solar Data
When evaluating the financial risk involved with a solar energy project, many communities rely on fragmented datasets that vary widely in format, quality, and content. This creates a barrier for...
View ArticleNational Association of Regional Councils Releases New Regional Solar Resources
The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) as part of the SolarOPs team, has created new regional solar resources to assist regional planning organizations and local governments in...
View ArticleSolar on Schools: A Brighter Future for Students and the Environment
Photo Credit: NREL.gov There isn’t a more perfect place for students to learn about solar energy and its multitude of benefits for the environment and communities than on the roof of their own school....
View ArticleUniversities Are Going Green
Solar Farm located in Clay County, North Carolina With colleges and universities constantly expanding and developing, it is a wonder that this academic world hasn’t adopted solar energy sooner. The...
View ArticleSolar Roadways Are Paving the Way of the Future
A few months ago, an Indiegogo online fundraising campaign called Solar Roadways caught the attention of millions of Americans when they exceeded their fundraising goals by a sizable amount. Solar...
View ArticleThe Solar Income Tax Credit Extension and Impacts on the Industry
The solar investment tax credit, or ITC, is one of the most important federal policies impacting the solar energy industry. The ITC offers a 30 percent income tax credit to owners or long-term lessees...
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