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Guest Post: On the Road Toward Energy Independence
Barry Cinnamon – July 4, 2012
On this year’s Independence Day, keep in mind how much progress we’ve made.

The Global PV Manufacturing Landscape in 2012 and Beyond: A Brave New World
Shyam Mehta – July 3, 2012
An excerpt from GTM Research’s latest report on the volatile global PV supply landscape.

Guest Post: Lighting the Haitian Night at Zanmi Beni
Bates Marshall – July 3, 2012
Even with light electrical loads, Zanmi Beni spends $475,000 per year in diesel fuel.

No EV Charger, No Problem for Half of Americans
Katherine Tweed – July 3, 2012
Nearly half of the U.S. population parks within 20 feet of an outlet.

Changes Afoot for California PUC Net Metering Ruling?
Eric Wesoff – July 3, 2012
Are utilities trying to use the legislature to undo a CPUC decision?

Will 2012 Be the Summer of Smart Grid to the Rescue?
Jeff St. John – July 3, 2012
East Coast heat waves, ConEd lockouts, a SoCal nuclear plant offline, and other summer woes give smart grid a chance to shine.

ESolar’s Bet on Modular Solar Power Towers With Storage
Herman K. Trabish – July 3, 2012
CEO: “Our objective is to compete straight up with the best-in-class PVs.”

Lessons From the Past Ten Years, Part Four: Gaps
Rob Day – July 3, 2012