Should there be binding regulations throughout Europe in a few years, the present successful German Renewable Energy Law could be the model, said Fell. 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. It will draw on 450 wind turbines to produce enough power for 70,000 homes. The power will be sold by PacificCorp Power Marketing Inc. throughout the West. Most of the faacility should be produciing power by the end of 2001. For the year 2000 the enterprise will pay a dividend to its stockholders for the first time, provided the responsible board will agree.