The Daily Courier
The solar industry was in the news in the past week, one piece that leads to kudos and one that gives pause.
Governor Jan Brewer’s office issued a news release Tuesday announcing that Arizona ranks second nationally in terms of solar system installation. With an increase in photovoltaic (PV) system installations over the past quarter, Arizona has edged out New Jersey to become the nation’s second largest producer of renewable energy, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association report, “US Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2012.”
“This is fantastic news, and further illustrates how Arizona has become a national leader in the development of solar power,” Brewer said. “This means not only clean, renewable energy, but also quality jobs for Arizonans. I am thrilled to see our great state at the forefront of this promising industry, and I look forward to Arizona further establishing itself as our nation’s Solar Capital.”
That is good news.
