At the end of each quarter, we like to highlight key developments and trends in the US solar market in our Solar Market Snapshot, with relevant links so…
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Country of Origin Requirements Explained
If you find navigating the requirements for domestic content in your solar projects to be remarkably similar to swimming through alphabet soup, you’re not alone. Long-standing Country of…
Solar Market Snapshot: Q3 2023
At the end of each quarter, we like to highlight key developments and trends in the US solar market in our Solar Market Snapshot, with relevant links so…
Uptick in UFLPA Module Detentions Could Impact Module Supply in Q4 2023 and Beyond
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…
Solar PPAs and Leases May Outpace Solar Loans this Year
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…
Get to Know Our New President – Matthew Saunders
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…
Solar Market Snapshot: July 2023
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…
IRS Guidelines Issued for Domestic Content Requirements
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…
Solar Market Snapshot: April 2023
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.
Solar Market Snapshot: Why 2023 is Off to a Record Slow Start
When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law last August, projections for solar adoption soared. In spite of the sunny predictions, since the fourth quarter of 2022, project starts have been lackluster. With all the incentives in place for switching to clean energy, what’s going on? And when can we expect things to ramp up again? Keep reading for a rundown on the factors at play as well as our educated opinion on what to expect next.