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http://kutv.com/news/local/trump-pulls-out-of-paris-accord-citing-job-losses-but-in-utah-solar-jobs-are-hot
Trump pulls out of Paris Accord citing job losses, but Utah solar jobs are on the rise
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — (KUTV) President Donald Trump said the United States will withdraw from the Paris Accord in part because it has caused job losses in the U.S.
Trump blamed the accord for loss in manufacturing and fossil fuels jobs.
“I think it’s a misnomer that we’ve lost out on fossil fuel jobs because of the Paris Accord or regulations,” said Ryan Evans, President of the Utah Solar Energy Association.
Evans said while jobs in fossil fuels have been lost, jobs have been gained in solar energy in Utah.
Currently, there are 4,400 jobs related to solar in Utah and 100 companies.
Last year was a huge year for the solar industry here: 1,700 new jobs and 16,000 installations of solar panels.
Evans said Utah is number six in the nation for installs.
It is probably time for them to concentrate more on storage. This is getting big.
http://pppfocus.com/2017/05/19/mercedes-benz-and-vivint-create-tesla-solarcity-copycat/
Mercedes-Benz and Vivint Create Tesla/SolarCity Copycat
For instance, Mercedez-Benz says that these batteries come with a 10 year warranty and are engineered to last a long time – after 10 years, capacity is only expected to decrease to 80%.
California is the first US market where Vivint Solar will be selling the combination of solar panels and batteries, beginning this quarter.
The energy storage systems will be made up of 2.5 kWh modular batteries that can be combined to create a system as large as 20 kWh.
Vivint Solar, on the other hand, has installed solar energy systems in over 100,000 households across the US, but up until this point, its services did not include home batteries as well.
Musk made that much clear during his initial solar roof unveiling, where he discussed how a solar push allows for the full integration of Tesla products: a Powerwall that both stores solar energy and juices up your electric vehicle. Customers can also reduce energy costs by using battery power during peak times when electricity rates are higher. Vivint Solar will be on hand at the installation to customize the homeowner’s setup based on their energy consumption.
“Everybody’s adding an energy-storage offering one way or another”, said Shayle Kann, who leads GTM Research, which tracks the solar industry.
"Storage will be more and more important in the future of any company that is going to deploy solar“, Bormann said.
The competition.
http://insideevs.com/tesla-releases-solar-roof-details-orders-open-installs-summer-21-85-sq-ft/
Tesla Releases Solar Roof Details: Orders Open, Installs This Summer – From About $21.85 Sq Ft
Tesla Solar Roof – Available To Order Now, Installed In The US This Summer (Textured Glass shown/available now)
Tesla has opened orders on it Solar Roof product.
The company states that while the Solar Roof will be offered in a variety of different designs, as expected only 2 are currently available for 2017 – the Smooth and Textured tiles. Later in 2018, the fancier Tuscan and Slate tiles will be offered.
In opening orders, Tesla says that the up-front costs of the system will be offset over time by lower energy costs.
As for the costs, Tesla states:
“The typical homeowner can expect to pay $21.85 per square foot for Solar Roof,1 and benefit from a beautiful new roof that also increases the value of their home.”
And if one wonders what that little disclaimer after the “…Solar Roof,1” entails, it is based on the mix of active solar tiles to non-active, in this case 35% of the a roofs tiles being solar. Obviously less tiles being solar-active means a lower cost. A straight solar tile is ~$42 sq ft.
Tesla does some math
Tesla Solar Roof Warranty & Specs
Full Tesla update on the Solar Roof:
Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to a sustainable energy future by creating products that are so compelling, there is no alternative. Solar energy has always been part of our master plan, and we recognized the need for a roof that is simultaneously affordable, durable, beautiful and integrated with battery storage.
Solar Roof complements a home’s architecture while turning sunlight into electricity. With an integrated Powerwall, energy collected during the day is stored and made available any time, effectively turning a home into a personal utility. Solar energy can be generated, stored and used day and night, providing uninterrupted power even if the grid goes down.
Affordability
Solar Roof is more affordable than conventional roofs because in most cases, it ultimately pays for itself by reducing or eliminating a home’s electricity bill. Consumer Reports estimates that a Solar Roof for an average size U.S. home would need to cost less than $24.50 per square foot to be cost competitive with a regular roof. The cost of Solar Roof is less. The typical homeowner can expect to pay $21.85 per square foot for Solar Roof,1 and benefit from a beautiful new roof that also increases the value of their home.
Solar Roof uses two types of tiles—solar and non-solar. Looking at the roof from street level, the tiles look the same. Customers can select how many solar tiles they need based on their home’s electricity consumption. For example, households that charge an electric vehicle every day may want more solar tiles on their roof.
In doing our own research on the roofing industry, it became clear that roofing costs vary widely, and that buying a roof is often a worse experience than buying a car through a dealership. Initial contracts tend to be overly optimistic, and later customers face hidden costs that were never mentioned up front.
At Tesla, we believe in transparency and putting the customer in control. That’s why we created a Solar Roof calculator that lets homeowners estimate the upfront price of Solar Roof, as well as the value of the energy it can generate for their home. The calculator is based on factors like roof size, the average local price of electricity, and how much sunlight a neighborhood receives throughout the year.
As shown in the graph below, the cost of our non-solar tiles is comparable to regular roofing tiles.2Although the cost of our solar tiles is more expensive up front, it can be more than offset by the value of energy the tiles produce.3 In many cases, the reduction in a home’s electricity bill over time will be greater than the cost of the roof.
Design & Durability
Solar Roof will be available in a variety of designs, including Smooth and Textured (available this year) and Tuscan and Slate (available early 2018). Made with tempered glass, Solar Roof tiles are more than three times stronger than standard roofing tiles, yet half the weight. They do not degrade over time like asphalt or concrete. Solar Roof is the most durable roof available and the glass itself will come with a warranty for the lifetime of your house, or infinity, whichever comes first.
Availability
Customers may place an order for Solar Roof today on the Tesla website. Installations of Solar Roof will begin in the U.S. this summer and we expect installations outside the U.S. to begin in 2018.
I got 31% back since my move to TSLA.
But in the end SLTD/SUNW did make me nice money. Not so much for my wife's account though.....
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Quick market news...
1. Kentucky COAL company working on getting solar to eastern Kentucky...
2. Wind farm in Germany contract with no government subsidies needed...
3. Solar powering Kentucky coal museum... 
War on coal?
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