Sunrise brief: Solar shone in Q2 but its future is unsettled as bottlenecks and tariff threats persist
Also on the rise: ESS will supply energy storage tech to SB Energy, Leeward Renewable signs a PPA for solar plus storage, and we continue our look at the world’s largest solar facilities.
Commerce asks antidumping group for more info, keeping solar tariff issue alive and unsettled
The Department asked that the group of unnamed companies reveal themselves and provide details on whether or not they have sales or production interests in three Asian countries.
SEIA warns of a solar industry ‘death blow’ as Commerce weighs tariffs
Swinerton’s George Hershman warned, “This is absolutely the biggest risk and issue for our company and the industry.”
Oregon regulators ease community solar guidelines
Community solar development is set to accelerate as the program full capacity allotment is now available. Low-income customers have had their discount doubled.
SEIA warns that tariffs could jeopardize one-third of solar projects by 2023
Anti-dumping tariffs would jeopardize 18 GW of solar projects by 2023, the SEIA said in a letter to the Commerce Department.
Delaware Gov. signs bill easing community solar access
SB 2 removes a series of barriers that have prevented community solar growth in Delaware, while also making it easier for low-income residents to access community solar.
New York Gov. Hochul calls for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030
An expansion on NY-Sun could create up to 6,000 jobs and advance New York’s position towards achieving 70% renewables by 2030.
SMUD proposal would cut net metering credits, impose interconnection fees
The utility board also will vote on whether to end seasonal and time-based net metering credits in favor of a flat rate, while also prohibiting certain residential types from participating in virtual net energy metering.
Illinois clean energy bill nears finish line, industry applauds
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act is a governor’s signature away from setting Illinois on an expected path toward 100% clean energy by 2050.
Price increases hit solar as trade uncertainties with China cloud growth goals
Price increases, supply chain disruptions, and a series of trade risks are threatening the U.S.’s ability to decarbonize the grid, warned SEIA president and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper.
