U.S. solar modules 107% more expensive without global supply chains
Researchers suggest that from 2008 to 2020, the globalization of solar module manufacturing has saved $67 Billion for U.S., German, and Chinese solar installers, even as it was heavily dominated by China’s investments.
Inside the IRA: What is an Energy Community?
The IRA crossed the political aisle by providing an additional 10% tax credit for solar and batteries in former fossil fuel regions – with some suggesting 40% of the United States is eligible.
Could we see U.S. solar electricity for $0 per kWh?
A Credit Suisse report suggests that from 2025 through 2032, the United States could see solar and wind PPAs regularly signed for under 1¢/kWh, due to a combination of manufacturing and project tax credits.
A lot more than solar on the floor at RE+
Hydrogen buses, electrolyzers, autonomous electric lawnmowers, GIS software, slick tools, and so many items to make your clean energy transition even easier – at RE+ in Anaheim
Solar racking updates from the floor of RE+
Cool booths, a dual axis tracker, air bags, and new racking were all on display, just around the corner from Disney in California.
Residential flow batteries and inverter updates from the floor at RE+
New products from many parties, some new and some very experienced, in the inverter and energy storage fields at the 2022 energy conference.
Solar panel update from RE+
Common threads included manufacturing expansion into the United States, new product lines, and massive customer demand.
Residential solar pricing up an inch 2021, up a foot in 2022
Government research suggests that residential solar prices increased by about 10¢/W in the second half of 2021, and are up 20¢/W in the first half of 2022. However, accounting for inflation, residential solar prices are flat or decreasing.
Start-up plans solar manufacturing in disadvantaged communities
Great expectations from startup CHERP, manufacturing their new solar panels in 30 MW/year micro solar module assembly facilities located in underserved communicates, via public-private partnerships.
Clean energy cost savings motivates Republicans and Democrats alike
Researchers presented different messages about clean energy to groups from both political parties in the U.S. to learn what message motivated them the most. Cost savings won out, with the economy/jobs coming in second.
