Markets & Policy

In this interview Mark Widmar talks about the market for PV modules and his company’s supply situation, First Solar’s position in the Section 201 case, and the role he sees for solar in the future of energy.

Saying a lack of definitive rules is causing uncertainty in the market, the group urged the representatives to put energy storage on the same ITC schedule as the solar industry.

The national organization representing state-level utility regulators is calling on FERC to make changes, including moving from administratively set prices to auctions.

Using new analytical tools and state-level case studies, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council hopes its publication will give regulators the tools they need to optimize the grid for distributed resource use.

Array Technologies answers the additional questions from the pv magazine webinar on the risks and economic impacts of solar tracker architectures.

In this interview BNEF Senior Analyst Nathan Serota explains the details of the 80% offset under the new BEAT provision in the final tax reform legislation, and what this means for solar and wind finance.

Mohave Electric Cooperative of Arizona will continue its PV rebate program for residential and small commercial members as well as an exported PV tariff, adding to their portfolio of utility scale plus public and nonprofit sector installations.

Reports say an unreleased memo circulating within the White House lays out arguments for the strongest of trade sanctions against foreign PV cell and module makers in what is likely a bad sign for U.S. solar markets.

The application of the BEAT provision has been dialed back, however the law adds new complexity and it is not clear how investors will react to the new system.

Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards program will be available for small PV systems in Minnesota beginning in 2018, offering incentives for a ten year period.