Final rules on direct pay expand access to clean energy tax credits
The final regulations provide greater clarity and flexibility for direct pay eligible entities that want to jointly invest in clean energy projects.
Looming Trump tariffs drive rush on imports, push shipping costs higher
Freight costs are rising as businesses rush to import goods ahead of higher tariffs promised by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Chinese and European products.
Sunrise brief: Breaking ground for one of largest U.S. solar projects
Also on the rise: Thornova Solar starts solar cell, module production in Indonesia due to changing U.S. market regulations. Intersolar acquires Midwest Solar Expo. And more.
Up to 25 MW of solar will benefit ordinary customers of Philadelphia-area utility
Citizens groups won an order requiring the utility PECO to secure up to 25 MW of solar power, which will be Pennsylvania’s largest solar procurement serving ordinary customers.
Sunrise brief: California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability. The grid’s new secret weapon: Your home. And more.
Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger faces a significant setback as its largest U.S. customer, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, has terminated a long-term agreement to purchase solar panels from its Arizona facility.
California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates
Utilities in California and nationwide are fighting rooftop solar, the major threat to their effective monopoly on the electricity market, said the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA).
Massachusetts House passes climate bill, setting example for other states to follow
The Massachusetts bill includes siting reform, which will help speed the buildout of solar and other clean energy technologies.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S.
Also on the rise: Anza platform now lists U.S.-made solar cells and modules. The maturing community solar model. And more.
Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection blocked Maxeon products despite “having provided clear and objective evidence” of a compliant supply chain.
