Making sense of the trade triple-threat to solar
A trio of trade-based issues will likely impact most solar sector players. It’s crucial to understand and track what’s going on.
California looks to speed up energy storage deployment
The state’s Energy Commission wants to grant licenses in less than 45 days for battery energy storage systems 20 MW or larger in size.
Sunrise brief: Market report signals a strong year-end finish for energy storage
Also on the rise: Heliene expands its panel manufacturing capacity, leading Chinese producers agree on 182mm standardization, and a battery recycler plans a facility in the Deep South.
Letter signed by 750 companies calls on Congress for long-term solar policy certainty
The companies, led by SEIA, lay out six policy actions deemed necessary to grow the industry to the size needed to fight climate change and realize clean energy goals.
Sunrise brief: Solar developers beware! Congress could revoke a key tax credit
Also on the rise: National Grid and NYSERDA challenge New York community solar program, Canadian Solar sells a stake in an energy storage project, and here’s how you can help bring emergency solar to New Orleans.
Solar developers beware: Congress could revoke a key tax credit provision
An otherwise pro-renewables bill in Congress would repeal a key policy that has underpinned large-scale solar development. Up to now, few solar developers have been aware of this wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Sunrise brief: PPA signed for 300 MW solar, 600 MWh BESS project
Also on the rise: A WTO panel rejected China’s complaint about Trump-era solar tariffs, Wallbox will produce EV chargers in Texas, and check out these flexible solar panels for vehicle integration.
Sunrise brief: Revised rules could make it easier to use public lands for solar
Also on the rise: LG will supply RWE with 200 MW of storage, SB Energy signs a PPA for a Texas solar project, and Invenergy lines up financing for a 200 MW Michigan solar project.
Maryland regulators unanimously expand community solar pilot
The program’s capacity is being expanded, as is access into the program for low- and moderate-income customers.
BLM plans rulemaking to encourage renewable energy on public lands
The BLM manages public lands that it said “have the potential to make significant contributions” to the nation’s renewable energy portfolio.
