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A new industry report reveals the phenomenal growth of solar energy in 2010. With lofty goals of powering 2 million homes annually and with the extension of federal tax credits, solar is growing at a meteoric rate. With the increased demand, there is a need for qualified and trained solar professionals. Do you want to be one of them? Read on to learn more about the increased demand in 2010, the expectations for 2011, and consider getting the solar training you’ll need to enter this lucrative industry with the US Solar Institute…
The U.S. solar power market grew a record 67% last year, making it the fastest-growing energy sector, the industry reports Thursday.
Its market share jumped from $3.6 billion in 2009 to $6 billion in 2010, helped by federal tax credits and declining technology costs, according to a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research. Read more »