Industry creates model legislation to streamline rooftop solar permitting, grid connection
Draft legislation from Solar and Storage Industries Institute and SEIA provides policymakers with a framework to reduce delays with interconnection and permitting processes for households and businesses.
Illinois solar goals threatened, “strong and decisive” suggestions offered
State law firm Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll petitioned Illinois to reopen its solar incentive programs to account for federal actions that could slow the state’s legally required clean energy deployments.
Canadian Solar e-Storage launches 8.36 MWh modular energy storage system
The company will unveil its FlexBank 1.0 battery at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada taking place September 8-11.
Solar industry’s new policy agenda pushes for electric reliability
The Solar Energy Industries Association president and CEO Abigail Hopper said the agenda will help the U.S. meet “skyrocketing demand for energy and keep prices down for families.”
RE+ preview: Solar remanufacturer Ontility to open new facility in Tennessee
The aftermarket specialist is set to display its new facility and services at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada Sep 8-11. It provides solar decommissioning services, product refurbishment, recycling and remanufacturing services.
U.S. needs a domestic rare earth element supply chain, says solar industry
Recent negotiations between the United States and China highlight geopolitical vulnerabilities. Rare earth elements play important roles in inverters, battery storage and grid technologies, said a report from SEIA.
SEIA develops strategic plan to implement circular economy throughout the solar industry
SEIA’s roadmap details how the industry will reduce waste, strengthen supply chains and extend the life of clean energy products — all while driving job creation and economic growth.
U.S. Congress passes anti-clean energy budget bill: An industry reacts
Solar and other clean energy industry members react to the passage of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”
Senate-passed budget bill risks American manufacturing, jobs and more
Industry leaders react to passage of the Senate-approved bill, warning it will pull the plug on domestic manufacturing, billions of dollars worth of investment, new jobs, lower energy costs and increasing clean energy capacity.
Senate passes budget bill in tie-break, with deep solar cuts left intact
Solar industry leader warns that passage of this bill will weaken the U.S. industries that power the economy and strengthen national security.
