21 states accept the grid modernization challenge
The Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment initiative aims to shore up the U.S. energy grid to prepare for both challenges and opportunities in the power sector.
Guaranteed and transferable tax benefits will make the PV industry too big to fail
Trina Solar executive says policies in the Inflation Reduction Act will make or break the future of solar in the U.S.
What tax credit transfer buyers need to know about IRA compliance
The key to ensuring expected financial returns from the IRA comes down to a single word: compliance, and tax credit compliance is fraught with risk and complex to manage.
Solar industry calls for domestic content revisions to support U.S. manufacturing
With stronger support for the early stages of the process, U.S. module manufacturers would be less dependent on imports from Chinese-owned companies for these materials, according to a recent report from the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America Coalition.
DOE awards $5 million for clean energy workforce development through minority-supporting institutions
The funding will go to Tennessee State and University of Texas, El Paso, to help train students in the skills needed to succeed in solar and other clean energy careers.
Suniva and Heliene partner to produce all U.S.-made solar modules
Under a three-year sourcing contract, Suniva will supply domestically manufactured solar cells to Heliene for incorporation into its solar modules.
U.S. solar industry week in review
pv magazine USA spotlights news stories of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: Direct pay process, tax credit transfer recapture risk, and more
Also on the rise: Major U.S. bank signs $140 million tax equity deal for Louisiana solar project. Florida-based rooftop solar and storage company goes public. And more.
Longroad Energy installing U.S.-made First Solar modules in Arizona solar-plus-storage plant
The 220 MWdc solar and 214 MWac / 855 MWh Serrano solar-plus-storage project will also feature Powin’s BESS, Sungrow inverters, and Nextracker trackers.
What happens to the IRA under a new administration?
Norton Rose Fulbright conducted a live podcast with tax and legal experts who discussed what could be on the chopping block in the massive Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022.
