October 12, 2007—The leading US solar electricity module manufacturers and systems integrators recently announced that they have joined forces to form The Solar Alliance.
The Solar Alliance will focus its efforts on supporting state lawmakers, regulators, and utilities in their efforts to establish more effective solar policies and programs throughout the US.
Inaugural members of The Solar Alliance include: American Solar Electric, BP Solar, Conergy, DT Solar, Energy Innovations, Evergreen Solar, First Solar, Kyocera Solar, Mitsubishi Electric, MMA Renewable Ventures, PPM Energy, REC Solar, Sanyo Energy, Schott Solar, Sharp Solar, SolarWorld, SPG Solar, Sun Edison, SunPower, Suntech, United Solar, and Xantrex.
“Solar energy has captured the imagination of a diverse group of businesses and homeowners around the country as a way to gain control over electricity prices and contribute positively to the environment at the same time,” said Claudine Schneider, former Congresswoman and newly appointed President of The Solar Alliance. “We want to offer our experience and assistance to the governors, state legislators and regulators as they devise policies and programs to respond to the growing demand for solar by their constituents. It is also our intention to form coalitions with corporations, grass roots organizations, academic institutions as well as local governments that advocate solar energy so that we may all speak with one, stronger voice.”
In addition to its efforts with the states, The Solar Alliance works closely with the Solar Energy Industries Association and supports that group’s efforts to pursue solar policies on a national level.
For more information visit The Solar Alliance Web site.
