In the second hour of 24 Hours of Reality, we explored the diminishing price barrier to solar

In the second hour of 24 Hours of Reality, we explored the diminishing price barrier to solar energy.

Solar power now costs the same or less than existing utilities in nearly 80 countries. This segment was published on September 16, 2014.

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland

At the Garrison Institute's 2011 Climate, Cities and Behavior Symposium, Susan Anderson and Jill Kolek from Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability detailed the Solarize Portland Campaign. They united solar businesses, nonprofits, and public incentive programs to forge a cohesive message and marketing strategy.

Their tactic utilized peer pressure to establish solar energy as the "new normal." This was complemented by a community-driven, neighborhood-level volume purchasing program, significantly expanding solar access for numerous households.

Arno Harris of Recurrent Energy delivered a seminar at Stanford University on January

Arno Harris of Recurrent Energy delivered a seminar at Stanford University on January 7, 2013.

He discussed how solar industries, emerging from 2012, are poised to play a significant role in mainstream energy markets.

Small solar home systems provide light and phone-charging to off-grid households, saving them money. However, high upfront costs often make these beneficial systems inaccessible.

UK-based

Small solar home systems provide light and phone-charging to off-grid households, saving them money. However, high upfront costs often make these beneficial systems inaccessible.

UK-based Azuri developed a pay-as-you-go system, enabling households to pay for solar power via scratchcards, making it affordable. Its Indigo Box won an Ashden Award for championing practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.

Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) is a national association of businesses and leaders dedicated to making the

Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) is a national association of businesses and leaders dedicated to making the global energy system more secure, clean, and affordable.

Advanced energy encompasses a broad range of products and services, representing the best commercial technologies for current and future energy needs.

Environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken, CEO of OneSun Solar, delivered a speech at the 2010 Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. He focused on pressing global environmental

Environmentalist and entrepreneur Paul Hawken, CEO of OneSun Solar, delivered a speech at the 2010 Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. He focused on pressing global environmental problems.

Hawken is also the former Executive Director of the global Wiser community, a social network for sustainability. Its vision emerged from his research for his book, *Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came into Being, and Why No One Saw It Coming*.

Order *Blessed Unrest* from Amazon or find it at your local bookstore.

Rhone Resch, President of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the organization's new first-quarter data on the solar industry's performance in a challenging

Rhone Resch, President of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), released the organization's new first-quarter data on the solar industry's performance in a challenging economy.

During an OnPoint discussion, Resch addressed the environment for bringing renewables online and the competition between renewable energy sources and natural gas.

Source: http://www.eenews.net/tv/ (6/16/2011)

Oregon aimed for 25% renewable energy use by 2020, establishing itself as a global hub for solar manufacturing.

SolarWorld in Hillsboro exemplifies this leadership. With over 2,700

Oregon aimed for 25% renewable energy use by 2020, establishing itself as a global hub for solar manufacturing.

SolarWorld in Hillsboro exemplifies this leadership. With over 2,700 employees, the company is recognized as one of the world's largest solar energy businesses.

Oregon is an excellent business location. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) actively promotes the state globally, focusing on retaining existing companies and

Oregon is an excellent business location. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) actively promotes the state globally, focusing on retaining existing companies and attracting new ones.

A key industry where Oregon holds competitive advantages is solar cell manufacturing. OECDD's targeted recruitment has successfully brought significant investment, with companies like Solaicx and SolarWorld establishing operations and creating hundreds of new jobs.