This article details three permitting mistakes to avoid: incomplete or incorrect paperwork like failing to include voltage and amperage output calculations of modules that don’t exceed specs for inverters and RSDs, not meeting NEC electrical code requirements, and not fulfilling local zoning parameters.
This is a particuarly relevant roundup of policy impact on the industry from PV Mag. The article touches on the initiation of AD/CVD, domestic content bonus guidance, the removal of bifacial panel exemptions, and the raising of 301 tariffs.
The DOE announced a $71 million investment to grow the network of domestic manufacturers across the U.S. solar energy supply chain. 2/3 of it is going toward thin-film solar tech vs. silicon solar module projects. It will address gaps in the domestic manufacturing capacity for supply chain including equipment, silicon ingots and wafers, and both silicon and thin-film solar cell manufacturing.
Solar Builder features Boviet Solar’s Mono-Monofacial Gamma Series and Mono-Bifacial Vega Series PERC and TOPCon cell-based PV modules. They apply for resi, C&I and utility-scale. The company claims that the design of the products enable the modules to be more efficient, reliable and resilient. Boviet is planning to build a factory in the US.
A recent report from the Institute of Local Self Reliance states that 29 GW of solar capacity was installed in 2023 and that 31% of that was distributed solar. A key finding is that 21 states and DC have a distributed solar saturation of more than 100 watts per capita. Plus, CA, AZ, NV, and MA are in the top ten for both distributed solar saturation and total solar generation capacity.
The Biden Administration has removed the tariff exemption for bifacial modules, ended the solar bridge and cracked down on stockpiling. They are also offering more guidance on the domestic content bonus. They are also saying there are plans to support domestic tech for onshore solar wafer and cell manufacturing.
Greentech and Silfab discuss Canadian panel manufacturer Silfab’s mission, plans for the future, history and strengths – and growth in the US market. They look at the Prime, Elite and Commercial offerings in some detail and then wrap with a Q&A. The video is below.
