How protectionism could undermine the revival of U.S. solar manufacturing
If we cut off a significant portion of our module supply, we risk again making a short-sighted policy decision that will erode the U.S. solar industry and slow our progress toward meeting our climate commitments.
U.S. authorities detain solar modules imported from Mexico
Module manufacturer Maxeon says that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have detained all of its panel imports from Mexico since July as the federal law enforcement agency investigates their compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).
Nevados trackers to qualify as domestic content in 2025
Nevados reports that it will soon be taking orders for its domestic content All Terrain Trackers that it says will fully comply with both Treasury’s new elective safe harbor and pre-existing direct cost requirements, helping developers qualify for a 10% domestic content tax credit, which is in addition to the 30% base investment tax credit.
We must onshore the supply chain
With the introduction of the American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act earlier this month, senators are trying to close this work-around and put American manufacturing back on a level playing field.
Sunrise brief: On 2nd anniversary, a look at IRA successes and failures
Also on the rise: Jimmy Carter, champion of solar energy. Heliene to procure U.S.-made solar wafers from NorSun. And more.
Heliene to procure U.S.-made solar wafers from NorSun
The NorSun wafers will be supplied from the company’s planned 5 GW wafer factory in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Sunrise brief: Tesla continues scaling up energy storage business in China
Also on the rise: WoodMac says global solar tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023, MIT scientists optimize perovskite solar cell components, and more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. engineers develop ChatGPT algorithm to design solar cells
Also on the rise: How long do residential batteries last? California replacing nuclear with solar plus storage, and more.
Sunrise brief: A path to 20 GW of distributed solar in New York
Also on the rise: How long do residential solar inverters last? PV module manufacturer financial stability rankings, and more.
Sunrise brief: How long do residential solar panels last?
Also on the rise: Trina Solar probing potential breaches of TOPCon patents, U.S. Senators introduce comprehensive energy permitting reform act, and more.
