SolarCity strikes a deal with New York for solar manufacturing plant. The projected economic boost is good news today. Will it continue into the future?
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SolarCity, Musk see ‘infinite’ growth in solar market
SolarCity co-founders set sights on delivering unsubsidised solar ‘way cheaper’ than coal or gas: an inevitability they say could make PV growth ‘infinite’.
SolarCity plans 1GW solar factory as solar costs plunge
An insight into why Elon Musk and Lyndon Rive have committed to 1GW solar factory – unsubsidised solar competing with fossil fuels.
SolarCity launches energy storage for business using Tesla battery packs
SolarCity teams up with EV maker Tesla. Can it do for energy storage what it has done for solar power?
Groundbreaking solar financing to lead to cheaper installations
A ground-breaking notes issue by SolarCity has smashed expectations, could slash financing costs for the solar industry, and underpin faster growth in coming year.
Solar stocks: First Solar shines, SolarCity slumps
Another bumpy ride for solar investors, as First Solar and SunPower shine, while market darling Solar City fails to meet expectations.
Solar Insights: Solar goes mainstream for financiers
A significant re-rating from investment analysts shows that the solar industry is now going mainstream. This comes as the two biggest rooftop solar installers in the US raise nearly $1 billion between them, China is predicted to double installation rates to 13GW in 2014, and solar reaches grid parity in emerging economies.
5 solar projects that will change what fuels America’s military
Five innovative Department of Defense solar energy projects that will forever change the way the military uses energy.
Graph of the Day: World’s top ten solar PV suppliers
The top 10 solar PV manufacturers had a declining market share in 2012 – and the Japanese are catching up with Chinese rivals.
Buy a car, get rooftop solar: Honda and SolarCity join forces
Honda has signed a deal with SolarCity to finance $65 million worth of rooftop solar projects for US car buyers and dealers.
