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Tag: policy

  • Solar tariffs: The who, what, when, and how much of the latest AD/CVD petition

    The rumors were true: A new petition has been filed to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), to apply new tariffs (both anti-dumping and countervailing duties) to imported solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia. As expected, the reaction from the U.S. solar industry depends on the source….…

  • California License Board votes to severely limit solar contractors installing batteries

    The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) approved a new rule late last week that would prohibit licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity to existing solar systems. It also prohibits solar contractors from performing maintenance on battery storage systems — including systems they installed themselves. Those projects would now require a licensed……

  • Solar and tariffs for all: Recapping the Biden administration’s busy Earth Month

    Earth Month has been full of solarized news from the White House. First and foremost, President Joe Biden announced $7 billion in federal grants for the Solar For All program. In addition, the Biden administration announced a host of clean energy manufacturing investments, while Reuters has reported that the White House is expected to reverse……

  • Virtual power plants could really help California meet peak demand

    New research reveals virtual power plants (VPPs) could meet 15% of peak demand – 5x the existing capability – by using commercially available technologies to provide affordable and reliable power. That analysis comes via GridLab, a non-profit that provides comprehensive technical expertise to policy makers, advocates and other energy decision makers. The group’s latest report,……

  • Solvari nets CalSEED grant for automated solar module assembly process

    Solvari SR is an all-in-one solar panel that ships with everything needed to install on asphalt shingle roofs: racking, flashing, deck screws, inverter, cabling, and cable management are all included. According to the company, installation time is 2 minutes per module, including lift-to-the-roof. It is a compelling pitch — at least the California Energy Commission……