The U.S. residential solar segment witnessed record growth in Q3 2013 with 31,000 individual installations. On December 10, 2013, GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released a report analyzing U.S. solar market performance across 28 states and the District of Columbia during Q3 2013. According to the report, Q3 2013 represents the…
New York State’s largest rooftop solar PV system connects to the Con Edison network through smart grid technology and computer-controlled remote monitoring. On December 9, 2013, NY State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the completion of the state’s largest rooftop solar installation under the NY-Sun initiative. The 1.56 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) system, installed at…
New York State has won the “Deal of the Year for Small Issuer Financing” award for its innovative residential energy efficiency financing through revenue bonds. On December 6, 2013, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Environmental Facilities Corp. (EFC) announced the award of “Deal of the Year for Small Issuer…
Alternative energy project financiers are utilizing the YieldCo model to find new, cheaper sources of capital in 2013, as renewable tax credits set to expire. The YieldCo model is unlocking cash flow value from fast growing companies and providing attractive investment opportunities as money market funds, interest rates, and bond rates remain stagnant. Overview At…
