Though the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act (UFLPA) was passed nearly two years ago to prevent goods made with forced labor from entering the US market, current UFLPA detentions are affecting several module manufacturers. This increase in detentions has the potential to once again disrupt the delicate supply-and-demand balance and
Third-party ownership (TPO) is on the rise and gaining momentum in the residential and small commercial markets, reversing a years-long trend away from PPAs and solar leases toward solar loans. In this post, we’ll explore what’s behind this recent shift. For additional context on what’s been happening in the industry
We are excited to welcome Matthew Saunders to the team as our new president. We asked him a few questions about his role and what he hopes to accomplish at Kinect Solar. For more information, please refer to the official press release (linked below). Matthew SaundersPresident Kinect Solar What brings
It’s hard to believe 2023 is half over. It’s been a whirlwind year, dominated by clean energy policy debates, record-breaking inflation, and mass announcements of bringing solar manufacturing onshore. In other words: a mixed bag for solar, which is nothing new! Review some of the recent industry developments below, and
The IRS has released proposed guidance for domestic manufacturing requirements under the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). More guidance is expected to come in August. As expected, the proposed regulations do not please everyone. Reactions range from criticism that the guidelines do not require more domestic manufacturing of PV cells –
The first quarter of 2023 may have had a slow start, but there’s plenty happening in the industry. From factory announcements to congressional debates and bank collapses, catch up on key trends and events from the past few weeks in our latest market snapshot.