Solar Novus Today
27 October 2010
Editor’s note: Every Solar Flares newsletter features an article that is exclusive to Solar Flares subscribers. Exceptionally this month we felt that the October exclusive: “Solar Industry: Make Your case” includes time sensitive information. On Tuesday 2 November, Americans go to their polls, and the outcome in some states may have a critical impact on the future of the solar industry. We wanted to share our insights with all Solar Novus Today readers as to exactly what the effect may be.
In the week following Solar Power International, the largest solar show in the US, we’ve had time to reflect on what’s really important for the advancement of the solar industry. We heard again and again that right now it is more about politics and policies than about infrastructure, supply or technology.



Roger Little, founder and President of
Hannover Messe
Fronius GmbH
Simon Property Group is a real estate company on a mission of sustainability. The company recently installed its first wholly-owned and operated solar panel project at its Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Tinton Falls, New Jersey (US). The solar installation was completed in conjunction with Chicago-based 

