The solar energy industry of Calfornia, USA, experiences a boom after the latest power rate hikes and two days of rolling blackouts. This was reported by ENN worldwire news. People inquire at solar companies, and many contractors who do solar installations are now booked solid for the next several months. The SolarDepot in San Rafael is hiring additional salespeople and warehouse help.
Many states provide a variety of rebates and incentives to subsidize solar power.
In the year 2000, the CEC received 947 requests for the rebate. For the year 2000 the enterprise will pay a dividend to its stockholders for the first time, provided the responsible board will agree. Overall, SolarWorld AG and Deutsche Solar gained sales amounting to 105 million DM in the last financial year. AstroPower considers Elkem the world s largest producer of silicon metal.