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Due to forced labor concerns, U.S. ports have blocked over 1,000 shipments of solar components
Panel shipments collectively worth hundreds of millions of dollars are blocked from entering the U.S. market as they have failed scrutiny under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, said Reuters.
California proposed decision to cut payments for rooftop solar net metering
The new NEM 3.0 proposed decision has been released. The decision implements a net billing format with a five year glide path that lowers rates based on the “avoided cost” calculator.
Partnership announced to develop $3 billion, 3 GW renewable energy portfolio
OYA Renewable and Oil Well Shares announced a new joint venture to roll out solar, wind and storage facilities on private land spanning Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
Solar tracker provider Array Technologies reports Q3 earnings surprise, chosen for 750 MW project
A 750 MW project in Ohio will make use of the company’s DuraTrack mounts. Plus, Array beats Q3 earning estimates.
U.S. solar capacity to double in three years
Solar led the way with 6.7 GW installed through nine months this year according to FERC data.
Ohio town to retool solar restrictions after community advocacy
Granville, Ohio is set to reconsider its local solar regulations after industry and community engagement drummed up support for more solar-friendly law.
50 states of solar incentives: Tennessee
There is a dearth of solar policy in Tennessee, and development has been relatively dead in the water since 2019. While distributed rooftop solar has little support, corporate-backed utility-scale solar is expected to rise.
A majority of new solar panels will retain 80% production after 30 years
A five-year Sandia Labs study of new solar module degradation found that 13 of 23 tested module types would have effective lifetimes exceeding 30 years.
Idaho utility plans to slash rooftop solar net metering 60%
An independent study found critical issues with Idaho Power’s analysis of the value of rooftop solar and says it fails to quantify important benefits of distributed solar that are known and measurable.
Missouri hunting retailer expected to save $4.5 million with rooftop solar array
MidwayUSA’s new 300,000 square foot facility is topped with a 1.6 MW project developed by EnergyLink.
