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Solar supplies 29.5% of new US power generation in 2015, beats natural gas

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Utility-scale solar grew six% year-over-year, represents more than half of all solar PV installed in 2015 A new study shows the American solar industry had another record-breaking year, installing 7,286 megawatts of solar photovoltaics in 2015. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced the historic figures today ahead of the March 9 release

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Solar subsidies grow 500% 2010 to 2013, fossil fuels support declines – EIA

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Federal subsidies for oil, natural gas declined by almost 20%, solar increased by almost 500% The nature of federal energy subsidies has changed since 2009, according to a report from the Energy Information Administration, with less money for fossil fuels and more for renewable energy, especially solar. The EIA has updated a report on federal subsidies

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Small scale solar power business now part of big utilities’ plan

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Solar power pricey up front, some utilities offer leasing plans ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Traditional power companies are getting into small-scale solar energy and competing for space on your rooftop. The emerging competition comes as utilities and smaller solar installers fight over the future of the U.S. energy system. While the market for residential solar power remains a

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SunRun IPO, SunEdison deal for Vivint scare investors, even as solar heats up

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SunRun IPO raised $250M, but shares fell 13 per cent Wednesday NEW YORK – A string of deals involving rooftop solar companies has shown both the appeal and potential of the business, and limits to investor enthusiasm. SunRun, the San Francisco-based solar financing pioneer, raised $250 million in an initial public offering Wednesday, but shares fell 13

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