U.S. reshapes the non-China solar supply chain
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) revised antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVDs) on Vietnamese and Malaysian solar products in December 2024. The move has reshaped the non-Chinese supply chain, with further use of tariffs likely under the new administration, explains InfoLink’s Corrine Lin.
Strategic tariffs delivering results for the American solar industry
After years of battling unfairly priced imports, the tide is finally beginning to turn—and we now have the data to prove it.
History of U.S. tariffs and how they relate to solar
Days after entering office, the Trump administration announced tariffs on key US trading partners. While Canada and Mexico negotiated a one-month stay, it appears tariffs are set to play an even larger role in US trade policy through 2029. Paula Mints examines the history of U.S. tariffs with a focus on the solar industry.
Examining the definition of agrivoltaics
An expansive definition of agricultural dual-use must not exclude ecosystem benefits.
Why rooftop solar?
California solar homeowner believes the main importance of rooftop solar is that electricity is produced where it is consumed, but it offers several additional advantages.
Long-term issues found in warehoused solar panels
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is receiving more calls from solar developers concerned about warehouse panel damage. CEA senior engineering manager Claire Kearns-McCoy explains how improper handling, stacking, and storage conditions can lead to long-term issues.
Third-party asset management is one way to maximize ROI and accelerate growth
Third-party asset management provides a solution by offering specialized expertise and resources, allowing owners to focus on core business objectives without compromising on performance.
Charting the effect of climate change on solar project hail risk
Individual storms can cause tens of millions in damage to installations, demonstrating the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to severe hail events.
The story on storage
If all of the RFPs, applications and other utility proposals that were active at the end of 2024 are filled, utilities will add over 18.5 GW of energy storage capacity.
The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers
While many data centres have started using solar power as part of their energy sources, they still depend on grid energy because of regulatory issues like discom regulations and banking policies. To enhance the use of green energy and lessen reliance on fossil-fuel-based grid electricity, combining battery energy storage systems (BESS) with hybrid solar and wind power systems is a practical solution.
