Solar Moving in on Nuclear

For 2009, clearly the cost of electricity from a new construction nuclear, coal and natural gas plant produces lower electricity rates than solar PV. In January 2012, the cost of solar has declined while the cost of other resources have increased. The new power plant production projected for December 2020…

Stake Claim to TVA’s Solar Incentive Before End of the Year

TVA’s Green Power Providers is now available! However, there is a 2.5 megawatt cap for the rest of 2012.  Plus, TVA expects their solar premium to drop from 12 cents to 9 cents on January 1st, 2013. We’re encouraging anyone interested in installing solar within the next 6 months to…

Solar Power Benefits Taxpayers

A new report finds solar PV installations deliver savings to ratepayers and taxpayers by $0.15-$0.40/kWh. Here’s the breakdown of solar power’s public value into nine accrued benefits: 1. Saves money on wholesale energy Locally generated solar electricity reduces the amount of energy that utilities must purchase at higher prices.  …

TVA Generation Partners Program Ends Sept. 30

The popular Generation Partners program will end on Sept. 30, which means TVA will not approve any new applications after this date.  LightWave Solar is encouraging all potential solar system owners to sign up under the existing program to lock in the 12 cent premium rate and avoid load requirements that…

Solar PV Installations Increased 85% in Q1 2012 Over Q1 2011

Growth in solar photovoltaics (PV) markets in the U.S. is maintaining its breakneck pace from 2011, according to the U.S. Solar Market Insight: Q1 2012, a report by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Led by strong growth in the commercial market segment, the U.S. installed…