From the editor: Trump, fantasy and energy
The 45th President of the United States has been spectacularly unsuccessful in energy policy that intersects with renewables. And that is good for all of us.
2018 outlook: Resilient investors cautiously optimistic for new year
In this analysis, Jason Steinberg of CohnReznick Capital looks at the expected impacts of both the Section 201 tariffs and tax reform – including the BEAT provision – on renewable energy investment.
Taiwan next country to file WTO complaint over US solar tariffs
Taiwan has filed a complaint with the WTO over the Trump Administration’s decision to impose safeguard tariffs of up to 30% on crystalline silicon solar cell and module imports.
Longi Solar confirms 500 MW Indian cell, module factory
Longi Solar’s planned PV fab in Andhra Pradesh will manufacture 500 MW of cells and 500 MW of modules. The facility will seek to take advantage of India’s partial exemption from the recent U.S. solar tariffs under Section 201.
Section 201 solar tariffs to be felt across market segments (w/chart)
GTM Research has issued new details that show that distributed solar installations will also see a more than 10% decline from the base case through 2022.
Taiwanese cell giants plan U.S module factory
The newly minted merger of Neo Solar Power, Gintech and Solartech is planning a module factory, the second such factory to be announced by a large Asian PV maker since tariffs were finalized.
Trump opens the door for specific products to be excluded from tariffs
The President’s proclamation provides a path for specific products to apply for exemption from tariffs, which had been sought by both SunPower and the government of Korea. Additionally, imports from a number of developing nations are exempt as long as import levels remain small.
US solar tariffs: Korea to file WTO petition, Mexico considers legal action
The latest reactions to President Trump’s tariffs on imported solar include the Korean Government’s announcement that it will file a petition with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Mexico’s promise of legal action.
Mission Solar Energy to hire 50 workers
The Texas-based PV maker plans to reach its full production capacity of 200 MW.
SEIA warns of 23,000 solar job losses due to tariffs
Despite winning concessions from the Trump Administration in the Section 201 case, SEIA is still fighting.
