The solar industry in the US is still maturing: experts say theres room for new leadership to emerge and hot competition among both installers and manufacturers as policy and technology continue to evolve. 

The annual trade show, Solar Power International, will shine a big spotlight on the industry that you can count on turning some heads--thanks to the trade shows new location (its coming to Texas for the first time, taking place October 17-19 in Dallas) and thanks to a little bit of Magic.

No, Harry Potter isnt staging a comeback in cowboy boots. Its just been announced that Magic ...

Are you trying to grow your network in the solar industry? Do you want to talk in person with government representatives whore involved in solar policy? Or perhaps you have an interest in linking up with architects or engineering firms involved in building solar? If any of these describe you, or even if they don't, consider heading to the Solar Power International conference this October 17 to 20 at the Dallas Convention Center to get a good dose of insight on the sector.

Whether you're a student hoping to build job contacts for after you graduate or you're an established leader looking to...

Renewable energy got a nod from the Texas legislature before they wrapped up their most recent session. House Bill Number 362 was signed into law seemingly to support property owners who might be getting some resistance from their neighborhood's property owners' association (POA), also known as a homeowners' association (HOA).

The new law states directly that POAs cannot prevent solar installations as long as certain criteria are met:

• Installation must be on the roof or within the property's fence.
• Roof installations must be mounted parallel to the roof and cannot extend past the...

San Antonio, Texas is working to be the home of the world's largest solar installation. CPS Energy, a utility serving San Antonio and surrounding areas, initially took bids for a 50 megawatt installation. After receiving offers with extremely competitive pricing, the utility revised its goal to 400 megawatts! Don't quote us, but we've heard through the grapevine that the levelized-cost of energy (LCOE) of the project is around 9 cents per kWh. This is an unprecedented low number.

CPS's interest in solar is part of a shift away from older coal-burning plants which will go offline in 2018....