… access has become available to retail investors through new investment vehicles such as solar bonds. On Nov. 18, Clean Edge presented a webinar exploring this topic. The event, … The Rise of Bonds, REITs, Yield Cos, and other Investment Vehicles,” was co-hosted by SolarCity. Retail Investment Expands in Clean Energy Markets … Retail investment in clean … access has become available to retail investors through new investment vehicles such as solar bonds. On Nov. 18, Clean Edge presented a webinar exploring this topic. The event, …
… In the mountains of rural Peru, solar power organizations are finding footholds. Their experiences may illuminate the … remote areas. The Clean Energy Solutions Center hosted a webinar on Nov. 18 in which solar organizations in rural Peru described their practices. 2382 Insights from the Solar Industry in Rural Peru … Kat Friedrich … In the mountains of rural Peru, solar power …
… Mennonite population, Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) has become a nationally recognized solar energy leader. FEC, one of the smallest utilities in the nation, is the subject of a case study by Solar Electric Power Association published in October. 2382 Small Utility Creates Cutting-Edge Solar Projects … Kat Friedrich … In an Iowa community with a large Amish and Mennonite …
… How can programs motivate homeowners to make their homes energy-efficient before installing solar panels? And how can incentives support a whole-house retrofit approach that will optimize energy savings and prevent solar systems from being oversized? California, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Austin Energy … for years. Their experiences show well-designed incentives may drive the joint adoption of solar power and energy efficiency. Simply introducing energy efficiency requirements into …
… an investment-grade credit rating is necessary. But structural challenges unique to the solar asset class make this difficult to achieve. These structural challenges were the focus … at this year’s Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) East conference in Miami on Sept. 20-23. Solar Securitization Tackles Tax Equity Challenges … To carry out a sizeable securitization … an investment-grade credit rating is necessary. But structural challenges unique to the solar asset class make this difficult to achieve. These structural challenges were the focus …
… people often rely on kerosene. In a webinar on Sept. 16, staff from four pay-as-you-go solar companies described how they are building rural sales networks in Africa and India to replace kerosene lighting. Pay-as-You-Go Solar Lights up India and Africa … In regions of the developing world where electrical grids … people often rely on kerosene. In a webinar on Sept. 16, staff from four pay-as-you-go solar companies described how they are building rural sales networks in Africa and India to …
… small businesses and investors to streamline the development and financing of solar and energy efficiency projects. How to Tap the Medium-Scale Clean Energy Market … … small businesses and investors to streamline the development and financing of solar and energy efficiency projects. … How to Tap the Medium-Scale Clean Energy Market …
… Compared to the outpouring of financing for solar photovoltaics, financing for solar thermal technologies has taken a back seat for many years in the United States. The … spoke with Everett Barber, a consultant and author who has worked for many decades in the solar thermal industry, about his perspective on this discrepancy. 2382 Why Solar Thermal …
… Crowdfunding solar power allows companies to diversify and expand their capital sources but requires … management, according to a panel called "Crowdfunding for Renewable Energy Projects: How Big Could It Be?" at the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Future of Energy Summit on April 8. … management, according to a panel called "Crowdfunding for Renewable Energy Projects: How Big Could It Be?" at the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Future of Energy Summit on April 8. … …
… With the cost of utility-scale solar power approaching grid parity in many parts of the United States, a key barrier to … a significant role in this growth over the coming years. Can Yieldcos Reduce the Risk of Solar Financing? … With the cost of utility-scale solar power approaching grid parity in many parts of the United States, a key barrier to …