Six members of Congress sign letter urging DOC to continue solar anti-circumvention investigation
The letter urges President Biden to protect US manufacturing from unfair foreign influence, insinuates a concerted political and lobbyist effort to undermine the investigation, draws on fears over national cybersecurity, and claims current module import shortfalls are an attempt to apply political pressure via a stagnating market.
Duke Energy, North Carolina solar installers compromise on net metering
After intervention by some of the state’s largest rooftop solar installers, the new compromise includes a delay of time-of-use rates for net metering customers until at least 2026 and a ‘Proposed Bridge Rate’ for new net metering customers.
An American at Intersolar: Part IV – So Much Gear
In our last article on Intersolar 2022 Munich, we present a small fraction of the countless vendors exhibiting their products on the floor.
Trackers vs. the elements, part two: working with wind
In this three-part series, pv magazine will highlight some of the major obstacles faced when developing solar installations on single-axis tracker and see the different approaches that players in the industry are taking to neutralize each issue.
Qcells confirms location of solar panel manufacturing expansion in the US
The solar manufacturer will bring nearly 500 news jobs to Dalton, Georgia and invest $171 million on the new facility.
Analyst predicts extent of rise in this year’s solar capital costs
Wood Mackenzie this week made a slew of predictions for the industry in 2022 and noted the effects the US’ recently announced anti-circumvention investigation is already having on utility scale plans.
Tesla rallies Powerwall owners to demonstrate how they can help power the Texas grid
In Texas ERCOT country where batteries cannot send power to the grid, Tesla filed a request for a rule change and has called on Powerwall owners to demonstrate capability by forming a Virtual Power Plant.
Pivot Energy to develop 41 MW portfolio of community solar for LMI households in Colorado
The portfolio, awarded by Xcel Energy, is anticipated to provide access to affordable, clean energy to thousands of households throughout the state.
50 states of solar incentives: Pennsylvania
The pv magazine tour of solar incentives takes us to Pennsylvania, where natural gas plays a significant role in energy exports, and solar takes a backseat. What needs to change?
Sunrise brief: Incentives drive solar adoption among low- to middle-income residents
Also on the rise: National Grid, Convergent Energy + Power partner on solar and storage for no-wire resiliency. Bank of America banks on Electrify America EV charging. Nextracker, Silicon Ranch reach 1.5 GW supply agreement. And more.
