Tired of government subsidies going to green energy?
The truth is even though governments throughout the world are vowing to expand green energy, they continue to give far more subsidies to fossil fuels than renewable – 10 to 12 times more, according to recent reports. Oil, coal and gas received $557 billion in subsidies from the 37 countries that represent 95% of global ...
U.S., A Net Exporter of Solar Goods!
U.S. PV-related imports in 2009 totaled $1.6 billion while exports totaled $2.3 billion, making the U.S. a net exporter of PV goods by $723 million. Key export goods included polysilicon and modules, while modules and inverters were the most prominent imported goods. China and Mexico were the locations that contributed the most to imports, while ...
Extending US Treasury Grant program will drive U.S. solar industry growth and job creation in 2011
WASHINGTON, DC – Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) is very excited and applauding the Senate’s inclusion of a one-year extension of the Department of Treasury Section 1603 program in their tax bill compromise. The 1603 tax credit has created flexibility for funding renewable energy projects . the 1603 program has supported $18 billion in investment ...
