Even with tariffs in place, there’s still room for growth in solar installations
A significant volume of solar cells and wafers made in southeast Asia by the largest solar manufacturers in the world, including Jinko, JA Solar, LONGi, Trina, may have the opportunity to legally avoid the tariffs.
Sunrise brief: Intersect Power orders 4.9 GW of First Solar modules
Also on the rise: Database of North American lithium-ion suppliers. Solar sidewalk pilot project in Tampa. And more.
Sunrise brief: Idaho utility plans to slash rooftop solar net metering 60%
Also on the rise: Canada introduces major investment tax credits for clean energy. A majority of new solar panels will retain 80% production after 30 years. And more.
New York Governor Hochul announces $319 million dry pump facility
This investment helps secure domestic supply chains for an essential component in the solar cell manufacturing process.
As China expands energy storage manufacturing, the U.S. can step up to compete
By investing in factories to build zinc-ion batteries for energy storage, the U.S. can rapidly establish a complete energy storage supply chain.
U.S. solar modules 107% more expensive without global supply chains
Researchers suggest that from 2008 to 2020, the globalization of solar module manufacturing has saved $67 Billion for U.S., German, and Chinese solar installers, even as it was heavily dominated by China’s investments.
A globalized supply chain is key to cutting costs in solar module manufacturing
A study published in Nature finds that a globalized supply chain of solar saved countries $67 billion in solar module production costs.
User guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
BlueGreen Alliance releases implementation guide to help workers, families and communities maximize benefits of the IRA.
Global polysilicon capacities may nearly double by end of 2023 to 536 GW
Clean Energy Associates expects manufacturing capacity to exceed installations next year.
The Inflation Reduction Act may exacerbate the lithium problem
The lithium battery production bottleneck will block the adoption of 350 million electric vehicles by 2040 unless supply chain constraints are removed.
