SEIA has a ‘strong sense’ that U.S. solar supply chains are shifting, but hard numbers are scarce
The industry’s leading trade group has called for supply chains to shift by the end of June, and pressure grows on the Biden administration to act on allegations of forced labor use.
Solar energy collectors… grown from seeds!
Rice University engineers produced “near-perfect” 2D perovskite crystals for photovoltaic applications, grown from seeds.
Solar manufacturing tax credit is introduced in the Senate
The Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act would establish a tax credit for domestic solar manufacturers in an effort to boost the U.S. solar supply chain, create American clean energy jobs, compete with Chinese manufacturers, and support energy independence.
Another massive solar project is approved in Indiana
Indiana regulators have approved the 195 MW Hardy Hills Solar project, the most recent on a flood of 100 MW+ solar projects planned for the Hoosier State.
Watch: Solar project feasibility tool from Sunfig can boost bottom-line results
Developers can make decisions up-front to reduce risks, increase profitability, and save time with SIFT’s ability to model hundreds of layouts, conditions, performance goals, and financial scenarios in seconds.
Renewable energy group challenges Mississippi Power plan that sidelines solar
The group called on regulators to reject the plan and asked why solar — at a near-term cost of $20 per MWh — was not selected over an existing fossil generator at $51.70 per MWh.
Sunrise brief: IKEA and Rockefeller foundations pledge $1bn for distributed energy push
Also on the rise: Solar + storage systems produce more than the sum of their parts; a second spacewalk deploys a new solar array at the ISS; group wins a $900m contract for a MISO-PJM HVDC transmission project; and JinkoSolar will boost its poly access by 100k tons.
Schneider Electric releases digital economy and climate impact report
The report outlines the climate implications expected from the increase in IT-sector electricity demand, and came as Schneider Electric introduced new technologies to address efficiency needs.
Two Duke IRPs shot down by South Carolina regulators
South Carolina regulators rejected Duke Energy Carolina and Duke Energy Progress’ Integrated Resource Plans, and demanded a “single and clear” recommendation.
Solar is as popular as apple pie (but some folks still prefer pecan)
A Pew Research Center study found that solar enjoys the strongest support among those surveyed. Splits emerged when it came to Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, and Boomers, not to mention the Republican-Democrat split.
