Limited commentary this week as I am traveling in Europe.
Cheers from Qatar. Watch for more rhetoric about tough trade talk from the folks at SolarWorld, as their Qatari backers appreciate it.
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That’s not how it is supposed to work. Solar is cheaper than the grid, Georgia Power is trying to sour the marketing value of solar by charging a premium.
The Climate Caucus. I love the idea of this bi-partisan caucus to educate the GOP members in Congress about the effects of climate change. However, there should be a cost of entry for members. Sponsors a bill, a real bill, to actually do something about this. Right now you are seeing coastal members in swing districts use this for political cover, don’t let them get away with it.
- PV-Magazine: SolarWorld US appreciates Trump’s tough trade talk
- CleanTechnica: Georgia Power’s “Simple Solar” Offers Solar Electricity At 1¢/kWh Premium
- Think Progress: Climate science denier Darrell Issa joins House climate change caucus
- PV-Tech: General support for EU Commission’s interim review of duties on Chinese PV products
- GreenBiz: RMI scales community solar across the U.S.
- Recharge News: World Bank approves $480m guarantees for Argentine renewables
- Utility Dive: Solar advocates eye Maine’s legislature to settle net metering debate
- Greentech Media: Where Does Energy Storage Fit in the Long Tail of Solar Installers?
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Have a great day!
Yann