There's a U.S.-equivalent market of consumers, who are focused on green energy and have a lifetime of purchasing power ahead of them, says CNBC blogger Terry Tamminen.
The chief executive of the world's largest producer of panels remains upbeat on the sector, saying it is has now become competitive vis-à-vis other energy sources.
More than 60,000 U.S. jobs would be lost if steep import duties on Chinese-made solar cells and modules are imposed, a U.S. solar industry group reported.
Warren Buffett stole headlines with the announcement that MidAmerican Energy Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway branch, was venturing heavily into the solar energy sector.
Elon Musk, Tesla Motors CEO, will unveil the company's first SUV, the model "X." He explains how it will be different from other electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt, with CNBC's Phil LeBeau.
CNBC's Sharon Epperson discusses the day's activity in the commodities markets and looks at where oil and precious metals are likely headed tomorrow. Geopolitical risk and refinery issues in the U.S. could boost prices.
After a wait of more than 30 years, the U.S. is moving forward with new nuke plants, with CNBC's Brian Shactman, and Thomas Fanning, Southern Company CEO.