Sunrise brief: Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
Also on the rise: JA solar to manufacture modules in Arizona. A stop in Texas on the pv magazine 50 states of solar incentives series. And more.
Sunrise brief: pv magazine Award 2022 winners
Also on the rise: Capitalizing on the Inflation Reduction Act. Federal agencies receive updated climate guidance report. And more.
Leading solar inverter trends of 2022
It was a good year for the inverter market. Strong demand was only stifled by supply chain limits, but new inverters are less innovative and show a slower evolution in improvements. Nevertheless, more versatile options are emerging in response to the energy crisis.
Solar is front and center in the fight for energy justice
Renewable energy in the form of community and rooftop solar can bring relief to people who are disproportionately affected by climate change, pollution, and rising energy prices. Many groups are working hard to open up access to solar and the recently passed U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has a plan, backed by generous funding.
Sunrise brief: Comparing customer value of solar-plus-storage under net energy metering versus net energy billing
Also on the rise: Is 2022 the year that launched the U.S. solar industrial revolution? California utility to deploy 20 MWh storage and 10 MW rooftop solar VPP system. And more.
Is 2022 the year that launched the U.S. solar industrial revolution?
The U.S. solar landscape shifted in 2022 with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. One result is that manufacturers are clamoring to set up shop to fill in the gaps in the domestic supply chain.
Sunrise brief: U.S. Solar Market Insight Q4 2022 forecasts a 23% decline in solar installations
Also on the rise: “Dragon scale” solar panels chosen for new space station housing units. Solar carport tax incentives legislation proposed in California. And more.
Sunrise brief: New Jersey boosts solar with new Competitive Solar Incentive program
Also on the rise: U.S. to deploy 30 GW, 111 GWh of grid-scale energy storage in three years. Joint venture commits $400 million to standalone battery buildout in Texas. And more.
The clock is ticking on the IRA’s prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
Developers and contractors should create and implement compliance programs to ensure appropriate record-keeping to substantiate their payment of prevailing wages and use of appropriate apprenticeship programs.
Sunrise brief: Enphase to expand microinverter manufacturing in the U.S.
Also on the rise: Wisconsin utility decision could spur more rooftop solar development. 50 states of solar incentives–Oklahoma. And more.
