First Solar produces first S6 module, seals 800 MW of deals
The first modules have rolled off the line in Ohio as part of First Solar’s $1.4 billion dollar bet on its large-format Series 6. The company will also expand production in Vietnam.
National laboratories issue study on growing flexibility and variability of power generators
Lawrence Berkeley and Argonne National Laboratories examine the growth of solar, wind and natural gas power plant operations on wholesale power markets and the impact on nuclear and coal generators.
A hand grenade: Gregory Jenner on potential effects of tax reform for solar and wind
In this interview with pv magazine, Gregory Jenner of Stoel Rives explains how he expects the BEAT provision to affect solar and wind finance – and what can still be done about it.
Puerto Rico receives an influx of solar-powered help
The U.S. territory is still devastated and is struggling with basic needs, including a widespread lack of electricity. Global nonprofit OHorizons and battery company sonnen are trying to help.
No fix yet for solar, wind credits in Senate tax bill
Renewable energy trade groups have shown no indication that they will be able to stop a provision in the Senate tax bill which could curtail the benefit of wind and solar tax credits, as the legislation hurtles towards the deadline for the end of debate.
Request pushes back deadline for Trump solar trade decision
The final deadline for President Trump to impose tariffs, quotas or other sanctions on solar imports will now be January 26, following a request by the U.S. Trade Representative for more information.
“Devastating” provision in tax bill could hobble solar, wind tax credits
Renewable energy trade organizations are scrambling to stop the BEAT provision, which could make it difficult to monetize the ITC and PTC, as the Senate’s tax bill hurtles towards a vote.
Oregon’s U.S. Senate delegation split over Section 201 trade proposals
While Senator Wyden has strongly supported aggressive trade action, Merkley is calling for subsidies and not tariffs
Fighting for U.S. manufacturing: An interview with SolarWorld Americas CEO Jürgen Stein
In this exclusive interview with pv magazine, SolarWorld Americas CEO Jürgen Stein gives his perspective on the Section 201 trade case, including responding to criticism of potential effects on the U.S. solar market.
HECO, University of Hawaii strike a deal for power from off-site renewables
Taking a page from the corporate procurement playbook, this “green tariff” could include solar plus storage and may be available to other institutions in the future.
