US Slaps Tariffs on Some Big Solar Companies for Dodging China Duties

The U.S. Department of Commerce probe found that units of Chinese companies BYD, Trina Solar, Longi Green Energy and Canadian Solar were dodging U.S. tariffs on Chinese solar cells and panels.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Aug. 18, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including plans for a multibillion-dollar hydrogen production facility, data center campus and greenhouse complex in West Virginia.

Clean Energy Installations Rise Even as Projects Face Delays

The American Clean Power Association reported about 55 gigawatts of projects—most of them solar—are facing delays and have not come online as expected.

IRA One Year Later: Progress, But a Long Way to Go

Nearly $271 billion in capital investment has been announced for clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities since Aug. 16, 2022, according to the American Clean Power Association.

Siemens to Make Solar Energy Equipment for US Market in Wisconsin

Siemens says it will produce solar string inverters, devices that convert energy generated from solar panels into usable current, for the U.S. utility-scale market.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Aug. 11, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including plans for two $1 billion-plus solar panel manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

Forecast Shows Utilities Adding 35.2 GW of Capacity to Power Grids

The EIA forecasts solar to account for about 55% of the utility-scale capacity additions in the U.S. for the rest of this year.

Canadian Solar Lands EDF Renewables Solar Module Order

The order for up to 7 gigawatts of solar modules will be produced at Canadian Solar’s new factory in Mesquite, Texas.

India's Solar Energy Corp. Proposes Joint Venture with Reliance

Under the proposal, Solar Energy Corp.  will invite international bids for the supply of renewable energy to Reliance Industries' refineries and facilities in Gujarat.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of July 28, 2023)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including First Solar’s plan to build a $1.1 billion solar panel manufacturing facility in the U.S.