AltaTerra Releases US Utility Solar Market Report

Nov. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- AltaTerra Research is pleased to announce the release of its highly-anticipated new report, “Utility Solar: U.S. Market Taking Off.” Electronic copies of the report are now available for purchase and download at www.AltaTerra.net.

The report provides an overview of the development of utility solar in the United States with installation data, profiles of all of the largest projects, and project case studies.

Among the key findings elaborated on in the report are the following:
•   The utility segment is now on a par with commercial and residential segments by volume and growing faster—by a factor of ten.
•   In 2010, the segment grew nearly 400 percent to a total of 251 megawatts (MW).
•   Utility solar is emerging as a distinct market, different from other segments in technology, geographic concentration, types of parties involved, regulatory drivers, and, crucially, challenges for project developers.

In the final section of the report, authors Jon Guice, Larry Sherwood, and Eric Paul present an outlook on two trends to watch.

“The creation of a utility customer base for solar power, more or less overnight, is one of the most important trends in renewable energy in North America,” said Guice, who is managing director of research at AltaTerra. “It also has important implications for consumers and businesses who want greener energy, and for the technology, finance, construction, and other companies that are building these massive solar farms.”

Companies mentioned in the report include: Florida Power & Light (FPL), Southern California Edison (SCE), American Electric Power, Exelon, JEA, Xcel, Progress Energy, Duke Energy, CPS Energy, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), NRG, PSEG Solar Source, Commonwealth Edison, SunPower, BlueChip Energy, SunEdison, Duke Energy Generation Services, Southern Company, Turner Renewable Energy, Sempra, First Solar, and juwi solar.

Further information and a link to download a free preview of the report are available at: http://altaterra.site-ym.com/members/blog_view.asp?id=272....

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About AltaTerra Research:
AltaTerra Research is a research consultancy specializing in sustainable business and the commercial marketplace for clean technology solutions. Through research reports, executive events and advisory services, AltaTerra helps forward-looking organizations improve resource-efficiency in their operations and capitalize on new 'green' market opportunities. From our headquarters in Silicon Valley, we have been serving a global base of corporate, institutional, and government clients since 2007. More information is available at www.AltaTerra.net.