Trump touts solar trade tariffs
While the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is reshoring solar manufacturing in the United States, raising import tariffs may slow momentum. The actions of the incoming Trump administration are tough to forecast at this point.
A solar-powered economy
Despite political uncertainty, one thing is clear: solar will play a critical role in powering the US economy. That was discussed at length in the three-day pv magazine USA Week virtual event. Ryan Kennedy provides some key takeaways.
Sunrise brief: U.S. doubles solar polysilicon and wafer tariffs on China
Also on the rise: Flexible interconnection can generate 176% more revenue for community solar. The solar industry’s top 10 priorities for Trump. And more.
The solar industry’s top 10 priorities for Trump
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) proposed ten facets of a strong solar industry under a Trump administration.
U.S. doubles solar polysilicon and wafer tariffs on China
Section 301 tariffs on imported solar polysilicon and wafers were increased to 50%.
Energy storage sets record Q3 growth
The U.S. energy storage market continued its strong growth in Q3. Storage installations, which totaled 3.8 GW, increased by 80% from the previous year. A total of 3,431 MW and 9,188 MWh was deployed in the grid-scale segment, the largest capacity installed in a Q3 on record.
California Public Utilities Commission kicks community solar deadline to 2026
Kicking the deadline further down the road may put the state in peril of losing the funds, as the EPA, which runs the Solar For All program, requires all awards to begin to be deployed within the first year of grant being effective.
Boston doctors prescribe solar energy
The Boston Medical Center has started an unusual program to help low-income patients save on their electricity bills and support a healthier recovery.
DOE loan guarantee of $305 million for VPP project with novel ice storage
The loan intends to finance Project IceBrick, a virtual power plant consisting of up to 193 cold thermal energy storage installations at commercial buildings across California.
Construction complete on largest third party-owned community solar project in U.S.
The 44 MW California project will generate $18 million in energy savings for commercial and residential subscribers, bringing solar to many who otherwise would not have access.
