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Press Mention Knoxville News Sentinel March 31, 2012

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Solar officials don't want TVA to put the brake on incentives

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Stephen A. Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, expresses concern that TVA's recent changes to its renewable energy incentive programs—particularly the Generation Partners program—are making it difficult for larger solar projects to remain economically viable. Smith argues that larger projects are essential to achieving economies of scale that would make solar power competitive with other energy sources. The article details TVA's program modifications and industry concerns about the sustainability of Tennessee's growing solar sector.

One reason we have been really pushing TVA to be supportive of this industry is that Tennessee is well-positioned to be a leader in the solar manufacturing world

Stephen A. Smith
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