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Pitt Gorilla · 09-13-2016, 12:22 PM

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/12/big-i...-2016_report_1

The U.S.'s solar power capacity continues to grow after more than two gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations took place during the second quarter of 2016, according to a report released on Monday.

The latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) stated that the installations represented a 43 per cent increase compared to the second quarter of 2015.

"We're seeing the beginning of an unprecedented wave of growth that will occur throughout the remainder of 2016, specifically within the utility PV segment," Cory Honeyman, associate director of U.S. solar research at GTM Research, said in a news release.

Solar is becoming an increasingly important part of the world's renewable energy mix. In 2014 the International Energy Agency stated that the sun could be the planet's biggest source of electricity by 2050.

"With more than 10 gigawatts of utility PV currently under construction, the second half of this year and the first half of 2017 are on track to continue breaking records for solar capacity additions," Honeyman added.

The report found that utility scale installations represented 53 percent of all installed PV in the first half of 2016, with an extra 7.8 GW set to come online in 2016.

"Solar works in all 50 states and this report proves that what many would consider non-traditional markets are now firmly a part of the clean energy movement," Tom Kimbis, SEIA's interim president, said.

"While it took us 40 years to hit 1 million U.S. solar installations, we're expected to hit 2 million within the next two years," Kimbis added. "That record-breaking growth is made possible by solar's cost-competitiveness and the vast benefits it provides consumers, our nation's economy and environment."

aturnis · 10-29-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

We need more like him.

You give me a couple billion and I'll give it a shot. What say you? You in?

Mr. Laz · 10-29-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

I love it. I hate polished salesman. Can't trust them. I prefer someone who tells me what they know, and verifies information in real time. It's easier to tell if you're getting greased.

Sure but not knowing what to say next is unnecessary

Having him not be in sync with the video is unnecessary

Musk saying "so ... umm ... yea ... why would you do anything else" about 20 times during the video just because he couldn't think of anything else to say is annoying

Musk being down to earth is great, mumbling like a 9th grader doing a presentation about volcanic rocks is not.

Mr. Laz · 10-29-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aturnis

You give me a couple billion and I'll give it a shot. What say you? You in?

Lots of billionaires out there that don't give a shit about making the world at better place. In fact i would say that most don't.

Imagine if we had say 10 billionaires doing what Musk is now?

Right now we have like 2 ... Musk and Gates.

Gates is focusing on 3rd world countries getting water i think.

**DaFace** · 10-29-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Sure but not knowing what to say next is unnecessary

Having him not be in sync with the video is unnecessary

Musk saying "so ... umm ... yea ... why would you do anything else" about 20 times during the video just because he couldn't think of anything else to say is annoying

Musk being down to earth is great, mumbling like a 9th grader doing a presentation about volcanic rocks is not.

I generally agree that he could be a little more polished, but I think he just doesn't really value the benefit of it. He'd rather be working on fun stuff than selling people on it.

**DaFace** · 10-29-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Lots of billionaires out there that don't give a shit about making the world at better place. In fact i would say that most don't.

Imagine if we had say 10 billionaires doing what Musk is now?

Right now we have like 2 ... Musk and Gates.

Gates is focusing on 3rd world countries getting water i think.

Gates is doing a shit ton more than that, but yes, he's generally working to improve extreme poverty in the world and reduce infectious diseases.

Nickhead · 10-29-2016, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Anyone catch the Tesla/SolarCity solar roof unveiling? It looks pretty damn nice. I'll be curious to see what the costs really are, but I'm due for a roof in the next 3-5 years probably and will have to at least dig into this as an option.

In short for those who don't want to take the time to watch, there are 4 different styles to choose from and operate at up to 98% efficiency of a normal solar panel. In theory the cost of solar roof will be less than the cost of new normal roof PLUS electric costs over expected life (so still a big up-front investment that is probably justified through financing). Regardless, they look fantastic.

https://www.tesla.com/solar

thats awesome. i can guarantee here it would five times the cost of a regular roof. but this is the same product i have been waiting for to hit the market.

Mr. Laz · 10-29-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

I generally agree that he could be a little more polished, but I think he just doesn't really value the benefit of it. He'd rather be working on fun stuff than selling people on it.

I think he's great.

just nitpicking

Pitt Gorilla · 10-29-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

Meanwhile, if you drive across Iowa, you'll see thousands of windmills.
Drive across ****ville, you'll see a few hundred in "testing areas."

Iowa produces around 35% of our power by wind.

09-13-2016, 12:22 PM
Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $-9806	Big increase for US solar in 2016: Report http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/12/big-i...-2016_report_1 The U.S.'s solar power capacity continues to grow after more than two gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations took place during the second quarter of 2016, according to a report released on Monday. The latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report from GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) stated that the installations represented a 43 per cent increase compared to the second quarter of 2015. "We're seeing the beginning of an unprecedented wave of growth that will occur throughout the remainder of 2016, specifically within the utility PV segment," Cory Honeyman, associate director of U.S. solar research at GTM Research, said in a news release. Solar is becoming an increasingly important part of the world's renewable energy mix. In 2014 the International Energy Agency stated that the sun could be the planet's biggest source of electricity by 2050. "With more than 10 gigawatts of utility PV currently under construction, the second half of this year and the first half of 2017 are on track to continue breaking records for solar capacity additions," Honeyman added. The report found that utility scale installations represented 53 percent of all installed PV in the first half of 2016, with an extra 7.8 GW set to come online in 2016. "Solar works in all 50 states and this report proves that what many would consider non-traditional markets are now firmly a part of the clean energy movement," Tom Kimbis, SEIA's interim president, said. "While it took us 40 years to hit 1 million U.S. solar installations, we're expected to hit 2 million within the next two years," Kimbis added. "That record-breaking growth is made possible by solar's cost-competitiveness and the vast benefits it provides consumers, our nation's economy and environment."
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