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New report shows solar jobs outpacing coal everywhere, especially the South The solar industry has been adding a lot of jobs, and it's happening in some surprising places.

Renewable Energy Set to Outperform Coal by 2021 | Cleanenergyauthority.com

Apple beats rivals to be named top company in the US for solar Major businesses in the U.S. are seeking to green their operations in a number of ways.

5,081 MW of the 43.5 GWac of solar project applications in have interconnection agreements.

Texas’ solar market is about to catch fire With more than 5 GW of approved solar projects in the ERCOT grid, Texas is getting ready for a major boom in its utility-scale solar market.

Wishing all y'all a this year!

in Texas

U.S. Solar Outlook: Initial Reactions to Section 201 Decision
According to , the new set forth by the administration are expected to result in an 11 percent reduction to U.S. demand between 2018 and 2022, equivalent to 7.6 gigawatts. In this new report, GTM Research looks at which U.S. states and market segments will be most impacted by the decision.

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McCamey, Texas largest solar project is a marriage made under the sun McCAMEY - Dismantled and distressed oilfield equipment dots properties as you enter this small West Texas town, relics of more-active times but a subtle reminder that the community still holds on.

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'World's First' Solar Panel Mural Revealed A solar panel went up in downtown San Antonio on Friday , and it's one that's unlike any other. "This is an excellent example of combining art and

This Saturday!

Hill Country Solar Tour 2017 Hill Country Solar Tour You're invited to PEC's brightest event of the year! Join us for the seventh annual Hill Country Solar Tour, where you’ll have the chance to visit homes with solar installations and talk to the owners, NATiVE and other installers and PEC experts. The event kicks off Satu...

According to Greentech Media Research and Solar Energy Industries Association's U.S. Insight Report, the United States market added 2,387 megawatts of new capacity in the second quarter of 2017. This is up 8 percent year-over-year!

is in the top 10 with 1,214.8 MW of installed (671.6 MW in 2016)
- National Ranking: 9th (6th in 2016)
- Texas Homes : 137,000
- Percentage of State’s Electricity from Solar: 0.24%
- and Ranking: 9,396 (3rd in 2016)
- in State: 467 companies total;
- 91 Manufacturers, 200 Installers/Developers, 176 Others
- Total in State: $2,263.65 million ($937.22 million in 2016)
- Price Declines: 64% over last 5 years
- Growth Projections and Ranking: 5,730 MW over next 5 years (ranks 2nd)