Very much at risk: ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone on solar, wind and tax reform
In this interview, ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone gives insights into the political mobilizations to stop the BEAT provision and other changes to the tax bill that could impact renewable energy investment.
Solar trade decision in Trump’s hands after uneventful hearing
Both sides of the Section 201 trade decision repeated the same arguments they’ve been making since April to a new audience – but one that lacked the one man all had hoped to see.
Amended Illinois renewable energy plan headed to regulators
The Illinois Power Agency has updated its Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan and filed it with the Illinois Commerce Commission for spring 2018 approval.
Maine net metering dismantling pushed back to May
Local advocates blasted the program and state regulators, calling on lawmakers to use the opportunity to repeal the rule.
SEIA pushes America First solar policy as industry descends on D.C.
As the industry meets with the U.S. Trade Representative for one last hearing on the Suniva/SolarWorld trade case before he offers advice to President Trump, the national association pushes its latest lobbying message.
Silfab, Morgan Solar JV plans large-scale production in Canada
In a unique partnership, the two Canadian companies are set to integrate low concentration optic technology into standard solar PV modules, in a move which they say will see cost savings of up to 30% and a silicon reduction of up to 80%. A “significant” factory ramp up is underway, with large-scale plans in the pipeline.
All in: PG&E signs energy storage deals totaling 165 MW
The most recent contracts, which still need to be approved by California regulators, are part of their state-mandated goal of adding 580 MW of storage by 2020.
Trump appoints pro-tariff advocate to trade committee advising Lighthizer
Overnight, the president appointed three new members of his Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, including one that came out strongly in favor of the Suniva/SolarWorld Section 201 trade petition.
First Solar produces first S6 module, seals 800 MW of deals
The first modules have rolled off the line in Ohio as part of First Solar’s $1.4 billion dollar bet on its large-format Series 6. The company will also expand production in Vietnam.
Level Solar files for Chapter 11
After bizarrely disappearing off the face of the Earth in September, dropping its website and laying off all its employees, the New York solar installer has filed for bankruptcy.
