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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the addition of 37 more businesses to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), including five solar supply chain providers. Signed into law by President Biden in December 2021, the UFLPA places a ban on all solar product imports from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China, …

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Industry thought leaders indicate that the changes in the final rules for the 45V tax credits are positive, but they will not reduce dependence on polluting fossil fuels. January 14, 2025 The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit established by the …

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Doubling the capacity of the U.S. electric grid is not just an energy challenge, but also an economic and national security imperative. The rapid rise of data centers to support cloud services and generative AI, combined with a historic-level resurgence of domestic manufacturing, is creating an unprecedented demand for electricity in the U.S. Echoing the …

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The air-source water heater is almost four times more efficient than traditional water heaters, the company says. January 13, 2025 Midea, an appliance and HVAC-equipment manufacturer, announced its heat pump water heater (HPWH), a residential water heater that meets the highest levels of energy efficiency certification, NEEA Tier 4 and CEE Advanced Tier. Midea said …

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Two 100 MW battery energy storage facilities are now complete in Texas, with investment tax credit (ITC) transfers going to an unnamed third party. This is Key Capture Energy’s second ITC transfer transaction under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and brings its portfolio of battery energy storage operating to over 600 MW across the U.S. …

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The final rules for clean electricity production credit and the clean electricity investment credit provide clarity around what clean electricity technologies qualify for the credits. January 8, 2025 The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS released final rules for clean electricity production credit (section 45Y) and the clean electricity investment credit (section 48E), also known …

Treasury releases final rules for technology-neutral clean electricity credits Read More »

A recent report by American Clean Power finds that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will create millions of jobs, boost economic growth and have lasting impact on the U.S. economy.  January 7, 2025 An independent study by American Clean Power finds that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, delivers a 4X return on …

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The clean energy transition is about more than environmental benefits. It’s about creating jobs, stimulating economic growth and achieving energy independence. January 2, 2025 Today, with the evolving political landscape under the Trump administration, it’s more critical than ever for solar companies to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead with clarity and purpose. Resilience in …

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Falling solar module costs, a ramp-up in domestic manufacturing, backed up grid interconnection queues, high interest rates and shifting policies, trade policy enforcement, weather resilience efforts and more have guided the solar industry to where we stand today. December 31, 2024 Throughout the year, pv magazine USA provides regular news and analysis for the U.S. …

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Raghu Belur, co-founder and chief product officer at Enphase Energy, a microinverter and energy storage company, expect demand for energy to continue its upward trajectory. “Demand for energy will continue to accelerate due to electrification, driven by electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centers, and much more,” Belur said. “Renewables will be the most cost-effective and …

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