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.