Description: This was supposed to be solar’s moment. Residential panel installations in the U.S. grew 71 percent in 2015 as the falling cost of panels made the power they generate more competitive.

Source: Bloomberg.com

Date: Oct 20, 2016

Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-20/get-ready-for-the-rooftop-solar-stall

Questions for discussion:

• Why has growth stalled in this industry?
• Summarize the business model changes taking place.
• What could governments and companies do that would help advance the industry?