Solar Energy - Can solar power compete with coal?

SunPower founder Tom Dinwoodie explains how solar power is now as cheap as energy from new coal plants.

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Looming Loss of Federal Incentives Darkens Future of Solar Power Stocks Money Morning Solar power costs about $0.22 and $0.33 per kilowatt-hour, compared to the US average cost of $0.11 per kilowatt-hour. Those who believe the programs should continue point to years of subsidies for other energy sectors, including coal, oil and nuclear. ... and more »

US HOT STOCKS: Lloyds, First Solar, EBay, Worthington, HP Wall Street Journal First Solar is sponsoring the projects and also supplying thin-film solar panels from an existing manufacturing facility in Ohio and a new plant in Arizona. Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citigroup both upgraded their stock-investment ratings on ... and more »

Indian Express

Future of federal solar programs in doubt USA Today "Transmission lines to coal-fired power plants were built with taxpayer subsidies. If we stop spending money on some very cost-effective programs for clean energy, all it's going to do is put clean energy at an even bigger competitive disadvantage. ... At Renewable Energy Finance Forum in New York, Financial Experts Warn that ...Business Wire (press release) Industry leaders call for long-term clean energy incentivesBrighterEnergy.org all 98 news articles »

The Guardian

Energy: the new thirty years' war The Guardian As with all history, surprise can play a major role in energy history, too. Energy efficiency: Given the lack of an obvious winner among competing transitional or alternative energy sources, one crucial approach to energy consumption in 2041 will ... and more »

New York Times (blog)

Google's Clean Energy Report Reveals Innovations And Policy Could Help ... Huffington Post According to The New York Times, without a shift in government policy, the study found that improvements in energy storage could simply lead to a greater use of coal, with Google's green energy czar Bill Weihl stating, “Basically it'll allow you to run ... Google Study: Clean Energy Investments can Raise GDP by Billions and Employ ...OilPrice.com all 31 news articles »