Net metering hangs in the balance in New Hampshire
A group of interested parties, including the state’s utilities and the Granite State Hydropower Association, agreed on a settlement that calls for the rate to stay the same for two years.
Sunrise brief: Most states with renewables targets are meeting them
Also on the rise: We must onshore the supply chain. Most states with renewables targets are meeting them. And more.
12 GW of utility-scale solar deployed in first half of 2024, doubling 2023
The Energy Information Administration reports that 20.2 GW of electricity generation capacity was deployed in the U.S. in the first half of 2024, with solar energy leading and energy storage also seeing significant deployments. Fossil fuel retirements exceeded new fossil constructions more than tenfold.
We must onshore the supply chain
With the introduction of the American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act earlier this month, senators are trying to close this work-around and put American manufacturing back on a level playing field.
U.S. module manufacturers seek “critical” retroactive tariffs
Led by First Solar and Hanwha Q Cells, U.S. solar module manufacturers have filed allegations with the Commerce Department, citing “critical circumstances” and suggesting increased module imports due to their previous lawsuit filings.
Most states with renewables targets are meeting them
Nearly all states with a renewable portfolio standard have met or nearly met their current standard. Four states have yet to meet their solar carve-out requirements.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Sunrise brief: On 2nd anniversary, a look at IRA successes and failures
Also on the rise: Jimmy Carter, champion of solar energy. Heliene to procure U.S.-made solar wafers from NorSun. And more.
A look at IRA successes and failures
David Burton, attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright and specialist in energy tax law, looks at tax credit transfer, domestic content, energy communities, prevailing wage and more.
Sunrise brief: Tariffs on solar cells remain, volume increased
Also on the rise: ChargePoint introduces Omni Port universal EV charger. Agrivoltaics for corn. And more.
