Tag: supply chain
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DSD explains long-term purchase strategy to counter supply chain risks
This column is from the Q2 2023 issue of Solar Builder magazine. Subscribe for free here. Demand for solar is so high that, for certain equipment and materials, it’s outpacing manufacturing capabilities, adding challenges for developers during the procurement process. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is pushing to increase domestic solar manufacturing with landmark tax……
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Policy-driven supply constraints cause steep drop in solar installations in 2022
The United States added 20.2 GW of new solar capacity in 2022, a 16% decrease from 2021. This was due in large part to an investigation into new anti-circumvention tariffs by the U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as equipment detainments by Customs and Border Protection under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. According to……
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Microsoft, Qcells form strategic alliance to improve U.S. solar supply chain
As part of its strategy to build U.S. solar supply chain, manufacturer Qcells has formed a partnership with Microsoft Corp. The companies are looking to enable a strong supply chain for new renewable electricity capacity projected to require at least 2.5 GW of solar panels and related services. Owned by Hanwha Solutions headquartered in Seoul,……
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Report: Price increases slow for U.S., European renewables amid rising interest rates and shifting policy
The price of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) grew at a slower rate in the fourth quarter 2022, as rising interest rates and supply chain constraints continued to impact renewable financing markets, according to Edison Energy’s Q4 Renewables Market Report. Solar PPA prices in the United States grew a modest 4% in Q4, compared to a……
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How to ensure your solar components weren’t sourced from Xinjiang or involved forced labor
This was originally published by the Clean Energy Associates. In recent weeks and months there has been a lot of press and discussion about the ethical sourcing of PV modules, specifically whether the solar industry is somehow tied to the use of forced labor. Since the 1930’s Tariff Act, theRead More — Solar Builder magazine