Tuesday, May 8, 2012


Future of solar is bright - with subsidy reform







First Solar Inc. in Tempe, Ariz., was hit hard when solar panel prices collapsed.

Are storm clouds gathering over the market for American solar power? Stiff international competition, cheap natural gas and expiring federal support cast a long shadow over the growing industry. Policies in California that drive innovation offer a model for national reforms.
Last year, 2011, was a banner year for solar. Costs for solar panels dropped 60 percent, and installations were 10 times what they were in 2007.

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