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More from SEIA Report: Germany leads in Solar Installation
Germany leads the way in PV installation (SEIA Report) Germany continued its steady growth yet again, regaining its title as the largest PV market by installing 3,800 MW of new capacity in 2009. This represents a doubling of the 1,500 MW installed in 2008 and is attributable, in part, to the improved project economics resulting [...]
Solar Energy in 2010: It’s getting big!
What to expect in Solar Industry 2010 (SEIA Report) Huge increase in planned and under-construction PV grid size projects. PV is getting ready to go big. Residential and commercial rooftop installations are expected to remain strong and the utility-scale PV is expected to grow significantly, with more than 6,000 MW in announced projects in the [...]
2009 Top Ten States for Solar MW Installation
The Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA) released their 2009 Year in Review on the solar energy industry. In 2009, these are the states that installed the most combined MW Capacity of grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) solar and Concentrating Solar Power (CSP). Where’s Washington? California 220 New Jersey 57 Florida 57 Arizona 23 Colorado 23 Hawaii 24 [...]
Energy Report in US Joint Forces Command JOE 2010
US Joint Forces Command sees surplus oil disappearing in 2012 – need for renewable energy imminent The US Joint Forces Command released the Joint Operating Environment (JOE) 2010 report last month (press release here). The report details a number of different factors for the Joint Forces to base future force growth and development. At the [...]
TSR UPDATE: County Considers CUP Application
Thanks to all those who sent in letters of support during the public comment period for the application process! Now a quick status update: The Kittitas County Community Development Office is reviewing the supplemental SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) information TSR handed in on February 22 along with all the public comments. It is expected [...]
VISION Cle Elum: Kittitas County at Center of Renewable Energy
Gary Hammons has a post on MyAroundTown describing the potential of Upper Kittitas County with VISION Cle Elum, bringing Industry, Education, and Government representatives together: “What we need, is for our citizens, business leaders and elected officials to break down barriers, not put them up. We need to raise our voices to embrace change in [...]
Support TSR: Contact Kittitas County!
On Monday February 22, TSR submitted a supplemental SEPA and CUP application to the county addressing concerns raised by state agencies, local organizations and residents during the public comment period. This 2000 page document contains several new reports and plans, including a hydrology report, de-commissioning plan, the formation of a Technical Advisory Committee on re-vegetation, [...]
TEANAWAY SOLAR RESERVE TAKES MAJOR STEP FORWARD
Teanaway Solar Reserve selects Potelco, Inc. as EPC Contractor and an Equity Partner The Teanaway Solar Reserve, LLC has selected Washington-based Potelco Inc., a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, as an equity partner and contractor for the design and construction. Teanaway Solar Reserve and Potelco signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which the parties [...]
Fact v. Fiction: TSR will fence 900 acres!
Fiction #10: “TSR will fence 900 acres of the Teanaway, prohibiting animal migration and recreational use from neighbors.” Fact: TSR will NOT be fencing the solar power reserve. We plan to employ a security and monitoring system to watch the approximately 460 acres with panels 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This will provide [...]
Fact v. Fiction: TSR is paying for this with tax dollars!
Updated: Correct RCW replaced old link Fiction #9: “TSR will reap significant tax breaks and incentives.” Fact: TSR is estimating the total cost of this project to be around $300-350 million. This is all money financed and paid for by Teanaway Solar Reserve and its investors. We will be benefiting from an incentive available to [...]
