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2024: US Clean Energy Investment Announcements Rose To $1tn

United States (US) recently saw a surge in private sector clean energy investment. The country saw the investment reaching $1 trillion in clean energy, semiconductors, and other advanced manufacturing initiatives. The move is set to see a spur in catalyzing growth of clean energy in the United States (US). The data shows that announced investments […]

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US Investment Plan: Premier Energies To Wait For More Clarity On IRA

Indian solar module and solar cell manufacturer Premier Energies has now planned to buy more time on its investment plan in the United States (US). The firm, which has planned to start its solar cell production line in the US now wants more clarity on the benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) after the […]

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WTO Establishes Panel To Ascertain Tax Credits Rule Under IRA   

The World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) at a recent meeting agreed to a request from China to establish a dispute panel. This panel will rule on the WTO compatibility of certain tax credits under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The move was expected after China made it clear that it opposed […]

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Q2: US Residential Solar Adds 1.1 GW, Lowest Growth in Three Years

United States (US) solar module manufacturing capacity now exceeds 31 gigawatts (GW). Solar manufacturing received nearly a four-fold increase since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in 2022. According to the US Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, federal clean energy policies […]

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US Releases New Rule To Incentivise Clean Energy Production Under IRA

The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released proposed guidance on the Clean Electricity Production Credit and Clean Electricity Investment Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This guideline was established by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), to provide clarity to developers of clean electricity projects. This guidance is expected […]

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Highland Materials Set To Add 20K Tonnes Polysilicon Capacity In US

The IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) driven manufacturing bandwagon is still picking up pace in the US. The latest announcement comes from Polysilicon manufacturer Highland Materials, that has secured US$255.6 million in 48C tax credits to build a polysilicon plant in the US. The announcement comes even as global polysilicon prices, mirroring the rest of the […]

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China Versus The US, Europe and Japan? Trade Battles Reach WTO

Days after China formally raised the issue of US subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the US and Japan, with every possibility of Europe joining in, have been reported to be in formal talks to form a loose alliance to counter the Chinese threat on trade. While the United States and Japan have joined […]

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US Deploys Seventh GW Scale Sunrise Wind Offshore Commercial Project

The Biden-Harris administration has announced the approval of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project which is the nation’s seventh commercial-scale offshore wind project. The Sunrise Wind offshore project is led by the Department of the Interior under President Biden’s leadership. These seven projects have the potential to provide more than 8 gigawatts of clean, renewable […]

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US Makers Face Challenges From Cheap Chinese Solar Products: Report

A recent report by SEMA collation on the state of US PV solar manufacturing discussed the importance of developing a domestic solar manufacturing supply chain in the United States. The report discussed the steps required to reduce dependency on foreign sources, particularly China, and to strengthen the country’s position in clean energy. The report shared […]

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