Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 10, 2009, Real Goods Solar, Inc. issued a press release announcing results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

This Current Report on Form 8-K and the earnings press release attached hereto are being furnished by Real Goods to Item 2.02 "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In addition, this information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Registrant's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release issued by Real Goods on March 10, 2009.

---