Solar Power Capacity Installs Surpass Wind and Coal For Second Year

Lucas123 writes: Residential rooftop solar installations hit a historical high in the first quarter of 2015, garnering an 11% increase over the previous quarter and a 76% increase over the Q1, 2014. New installations of solar power capacity surpassed those of wind and coal for the second year in a row, accounting for 32% of all new electrical capacity, according to a new report by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association. Residential solar installation costs dropped to $3.46 per watt of installed capacity this quarter, which represents a 2.2% reduction over last quarter and a 10% reduction over the first quarter of 2014.

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Re:Go Solar, it can make good financial sense.

[Anonymous Coward]

Why is it that if a corporation like GE or Microsoft takes advantage of the government subsidies or tax structures it's smart business, if a politician who ardently complains about spending taxpayer money takes federal campaign money he's just taking his fair share, but if a homeowner utilizes a government subsidy he's a selfish prick who's bad at math?

Do you quibble with Wall Street over earnings reports as well, because they're all bad at math? Or do you only whinge about people who you think don't support your political viewpoint? Seriously, what's your problem?

Re:Go Solar, it can make good financial sense.

[Barsteward]

You must have a real dilemma when you fill up your vehicle with gas...