Action urged on alleged solar PV dumping from 3 Southeast Asian countries
The American Solar Manufacturers Against Chinese Circumvention filed three petitions requesting that the Commerce Department investigate what were alleged to be “unfairly traded imports” from the three countries.
Who is working against distributed solar: Strategies for defense
A new report explores who is behind efforts to curb distributed energy and solar deployment. In this part, we look at policy and regulatory recommendations highlighted by the authors as a playbook to fight against anti-solar efforts, and how parties can curb campaigns before they begin.
Sunrise brief: Solar deployment needs to accelerate by 3-4x: Biden administration
Also on the rise: Solar imports are being detained by border agents, First Solar breaks ground in its 3.3GW Ohio plant, and partners turn to blockchain to help expand module recycling efforts.
Solar deployment will need to accelerate 3-4x to reach decarbonization goals, DOE says
Large-scale decarbonization of the electricity sector could move solar from 3% of generation today to over 40% by 2035.
Solar modules are being detained by customs agents, reports suggest
An order issued in late June instructed customs agents to detain solar shipments containing silica-based products sourced from a Chinese firm and its subsidiaries. Three solar players may already have been impacted.
Voters in the West support a Federal Clean Electricity Standard
President Joe Biden’s proposed Clean Electricity Standard received bipartisan support among voters in Colorado and Arizona, states that have already enacted their own standards.
Solar mandate for new commercial buildings approved in California
The mandate would require many new commercial buildings, along with high-rise residential projects, to have solar power and battery storage.
Who is working against distributed solar: State campaigns in the Midwest and West
A new report explores who is behind efforts to curb distributed energy and solar deployment. In this part, we look at the report’s investigation of state-level campaigns focused on the Midwest and West.
Solar highlights in the Senate’s $3.5 trillion budget proposal
The budget bill aims to fight climate change with investments in clean electricity and home electrification, to be funded by higher taxes on corporations.
Senate passes Biden’s infrastructure bill, but success in the House remains uncertain
The legislation would be the largest federal investment in infrastructure projects in more than a decade, and won the support of 19 Republicans. The Democrat-controlled House may not be as amenable.
