Why California Has More Solar Than All Other States Combined
Last week, we covered an interesting story about how California had reached a critical milestone within the renewable energy industry. The state now has nearly 10 GW of solar energy capacity. This is slightly more than 50% of the nation’s total solar power....Record Droughts Pave Way for San Diego Solar Power
It’s hard to be a climate change skeptic if you live in California. Our state is now in its 4th year of record high temperatures and devastating droughts. And the situation seems to be getting worse and worse. For city dwellers, these water shortages are a major...Should California Utilities Stay Away from Solar?
Like most states, California requires utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from green power sources. In fact, we have some of the most ambitious renewable energy mandates in the country – and they could become even stricter. As a result of...New San Diego Homes Required to Be “Solar Ready”
The San Diego solar industry just received a huge boost earlier this month. The Board of Supervisors agreed to update the local building code to require new residential properties throughout the county to come “solar ready.” But what does that mean...The Difference Between Climate and Change Global Warming?
In the news, you often hear the terms “climate change” and “global warming” used interchangeably. And on the surface, they do share many similarities: Both are caused by man-made pollution Both are undeniably happening (there is zero debate on...Environmental Lawsuit Filed Against San Diego Solar Project?
Solar enthusiasts and environmentalists are usually on the same side. After all, solar is an energy generation technology that doesn’t pollute. And the more capacity that we bring online, the cleaner San Diego becomes. But sometimes the solar industry earns...California Solar Industry Approaches 10 GW Milestone
Some time in 2015, the California solar industry will reach 10 GW of total installed capacity. This represents a historic milestone – not just for the state – but for the entire country. The United States has about 20 GW of total solar capacity across the nation. And...Solar Energy to Fuel San Diego’s Climate Action Plan
About 5 months ago, San Diego outlined an ambitious blueprint for making the city cleaner and more sustainable. Officially announced by Mayor Kevin Faulconer, the San Diego Climate Action Plan represents a bold step in the fight against global warming and pollution....California Utilities Forced to Explore Solar Power Options
In an earlier article, we talked about how California was taking a dangerous step in the wrong direction. Closure of the San Onofre nuclear facility has created an energy void within the state. And utilities are scrambling to fill in the gap with extra capacity....Solar As a Disruptive Technology That Needn’t Disrupt
A disruptive technology is any revolutionary innovation that comes along and destroys a well-established business model. We see this happen all the time in the online world: Napster and iTunes killed the CD industry Netflix drove Blockbuster out of business Amazon has...Could Expiring Solar Tax Credit Kill PV Industry?
If you’re planning on going solar within the year, none of the following really matters. You’ll automatically receive a great price for your photovoltaic (PV) installation. But if you plan on delaying your solar purchase, beware. One of the industry’s most...California to Introduce Futuristic Solar City
At Sunline Energy, we love “geeky” solar news – from floating panels to PV roads to space-based solar lasers. Some projects are 100% impractical. Others are just months away from becoming mainstream. But all of them show that we’re just scratching the...How Solar Power Increases Property Values
Solar energy is the gift that keeps on giving. But one of the coolest (and least celebrated) aspects of this technology is how installing PV panels can increase the property value of your home or business. We’ve actually covered this topic before (here. But the...California Utilities Want Credit for Rooftop Solar
California’s renewable energy mandate is one of the most ambitious in the country. By 2020, state utilities have been ordered to generate at least 33% of their electricity from clean power sources. This mandate is ambitious – but also very achievable. SDG&E...
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