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…
Category: Solar Industry
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.
Inflation Reduction Act – Safe Harbor Updates
The Inflation Reduction Act sets the solar industry up for a decade of unprecedented growth. In this post, we’ll briefly explain the origins of this groundbreaking legislation, highlight provisions that are sure to impact the solar industry, and discuss some challenges on the road ahead.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: Exploring its Potential Impact on the Solar Industry
The Inflation Reduction Act sets the solar industry up for a decade of unprecedented growth. In this post, we’ll briefly explain the origins of this groundbreaking legislation, highlight provisions that are sure to impact the solar industry, and discuss some challenges on the road ahead.
More and More Module Suppliers are Pushing for CIF Incoterms Due to Market Uncertainty
If you’ve been importing solar modules for a while, you may have noticed a recent and potentially confusing shift in standard overseas shipping arrangements with your solar module…
Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Investigation: What Is It and What Does It Mean for the Solar Industry?
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) recently announced an investigation into Southeast Asian circumvention of antidumping and countervailing duties. The investigation into whether some countries are bypassing tariffs…