The Manufacturing Of Solar Panels In The US Is Soaring Thanks To IRA Policies

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:17:45 +0000

Solar installations in the US are booming and manufacturing is ramping up, but too many cheap solar panels from China may short circuit the boom.

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US Solar Power Booms Under Biden

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:23:06 +0000

One of the core areas of focus of the Biden–Harris administration has been growing cleantech — getting more solar power plants build, getting more solar panel factories up and running in the United States, installing more EV chargers, selling more electric cars and trucks, getting offshore wind power going in … [continued]

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SEIA Statement on President Biden Action to Support U.S. Manufacturers by Raising Section 201 Tariff Rate Quote on Imported Solar Cells

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:23:54 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, President Biden issued a proclamation to raise the Section 201 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for imported solar cells from 5 gigawatts (GW) annually to 12.5 GW. The TRQ increase to 12.5 GW is retroactive for cells imported on or after August 1, 2024. Following is a … [continued]

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Legions Of Robots To Build Solar Farms All Over USA

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:40:29 +0000

Another headache for rural solar opponents: the new Maximo AI-enabled robot is designed to slice half the cost and half the time from solar farm construction.

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Renewable Energy Developers Need Help, And Help Is On The Way

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:37:17 +0000

Renewable energy developers are facing more community opposition fueled by fossil energy stakeholders, but help is on the way.

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6 Months into 2024, Here Are the Year’s Biggest State Policy Wins for Solar & Storage in USA

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:53:03 +0000

As the solar and storage industry leads the transition to a clean energy future, much of the work of decarbonizing our economy depends on state and local action. That is why experts from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) are working in states across the country to establish supportive policy … [continued]

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8 Tips for Maximizing Your Home Solar Savings in 2024

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:44:49 +0000

Scientists expect that summer 2024 will bring some of the hottest temperatures on record. The higher temperatures mean greater demand for electricity and that often leads to higher prices for families. Luckily, the growth of solar power and battery storage is helping to protect customers and stabilize the grid when temperatures … [continued]

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No Roof, No Problem: How to Become a Solar Customer Without Installing Rooftop Solar Panels

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:55:47 +0000

In 2023, a record 800,000 Americans added solar to their homes. With increasing pressure on family budgets and the U.S. electricity grid, more Americans are turning to solar to take control of their energy needs. While not everyone can put a solar array on their roof, renters, condo owners, low-to-moderate income … [continued]

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EV Charging Initiatives in Vietnam & Utah, 1.5-GW Offshore Wind Farm — Cleantech News Roundup

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:08:46 +0000

The last few days have shown that EV charging is becoming the new normal, with progress being made on a daily basis, all throughout the world. As one example, Vietnam will be getting an extensive EV charging network courtesy of Porsche and Charge+. On the other side of the world, … [continued]

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USA Solar Panel Manufacturing Capacity Soared 71% in Q1 2024

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:29:30 +0000

Florida and Texas charge ahead on solar installs while California stumbles due to policy changes WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record-setting 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to … [continued]

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