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03.20.18 Manufacturing 19

Without an exclusion, SunPower says it will have to follow through on planned layoffs.

SunPower: Tariff Exclusion Would Free Funds to Open New US Solar Manufacturing Facilities

Tom Werner said SunPower’s plan to establish new U.S. manufacturing plants—if granted a tariff exclusion—would create “hundreds” of jobs.

by Julia Pyper

03.08.18 Policy 12

The president said aggressive foreign trade practices are an

Trump’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Create ‘Another Headache’ for Renewables

Higher commodity prices could increase the levelized cost of energy for U.S. renewable power plants by potentially up to 5 percent.

by Julia Pyper

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03.02.18 Utility-Scale Solar 10

First Solar is developing a road map to drastically increase its production capacity.

First Solar Speeds Ahead as Tariffs Hinder the Competition

Exempted from solar tariffs, the thin film manufacturer is focused on working through a multi-year backlog.

by Julian Spector

03.01.18 17

Tariffs are expected to cause solar racking system prices to spike.

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Could Add 2 Cents per Watt to Utility-Scale Solar Projects

“That is a significant added cost, especially on top of the job-killing solar tariffs.”

by Julia Pyper

03.01.18 Solar-Plus-Storage 6

The company will add battery systems to its commercial solar offerings.

SunPower Turns to Energy Storage for Growth in Tough Times

The veteran manufacturer has gained some early traction in the commercial solar-plus-storage space.

by Julian Spector

02.28.18 Manufacturing 5

This shows creditors have confidence in the company, the CEO said.

SolarWorld Americas Receives $5 Million Loan

So is domestic manufacturing on the rebound after all?

by Julia Pyper

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02.27.18 Manufacturing 49

SEIA said it hasn't heard of five solar plants in the works.

Trump Claims Solar Tariffs Are ‘Reopening Plants.’ They’re Not

Some manufacturers are exploring U.S. factories, but so far there’s no indication the tariffs have prompted “at least five” solar plants to open.

by Julia Pyper

02.22.18 Manufacturing 3

New import tariffs are likely to hit SunPower harder than most in the solar industry.

SunPower Faces a Year of Transition as Trump’s Solar Tariffs Kick In

The solar company is already cutting costs—and headcount—as it seeks a tariff exclusion.

by Katie Fehrenbacher

02.15.18 Solar Finance & VC 227

Industry Perspective

Why Solar Is on a Path to Dominance

Yuri Horwitz details the investment, cost and technology trends driving solar forward in 2018 and beyond.

by Yuri Horwitz

02.13.18 Manufacturing 15

Solar tariffs could trigger a broader trade war.

Trump’s Solar Tariffs Get Hit With a Wave of Legal Challenges

Three Canadian solar companies are suing the administration, while at least five U.S. trading partners have launched complaints at the WTO.

by Julia Pyper

02.07.18 Manufacturing 3

Are America’s New Solar Tariffs Already Working?

On this week’s episode of The Energy Gang, we round up of the latest manufacturing activity announced in the wake of Trump’s tariffs.

by Stephen Lacey

01.31.18 Solar 4

2018 will be the first triple-digit year for the global solar market -- but it will also have some bumps.

Research Spotlight

10 Trends That Will Shape the Global Solar Market in 2018

GTM Research’s team of solar analysts put some numbers behind their 2018 predictions.

by Mike Munsell

01.31.18 Manufacturing 22

Jinko's American-made modules could enjoy a 15 percent price advantage over imported solar panels.

JinkoSolar Set to Build a US Factory, the First Planned in Response to Tariffs

Taiwanese solar manufacturer United Renewable Energy is also planning to launch a new U.S. module facility in the wake of Trump’s tariff decision.

by Julia Pyper

01.26.18 Markets & Policy 21

The exemption could be meaningful for Adani, the largest cell and module manufacturer in India.

What India’s Solar Tariff Exemption Could Mean for the US Market

New documents show that a few countries with significant solar manufacturing facilities are exempt from Trump’s new solar tariffs, which could help U.S. developers.

by Julia Pyper

01.24.18 Manufacturing 52

Solar experts say tariffs can work -- just not in this scenario.

Did Trump’s Solar Tariffs Just Launch a US Manufacturing Renaissance?

Several solar manufacturers are making expansion plans. But that may not be enough to see companies “coming back strong”—as the president promised.

by Julia Pyper

01.24.18 Markets & Policy 4

India's solar industry is facing steep tariffs. Developers hope Modi's pushback against Trump is a sign he'll abandon them.

Could Backlash to Trump’s Solar Tariff Be Good News for India?

India’s PV import tariff proposal contradicts Modi’s call for free trade.

by Jason Deign

01.24.18 Markets & Policy 5

Trump's trade proclamation could provide an out to U.S. solar developer SunPower.

Trade Agency to Accept ‘Requests for Exclusion’ From New Solar Tariffs

Companies can apply to have certain solar products exempt from the global safeguard measures. But there’s no guarantee they’ll be successful.

by Julia Pyper

01.23.18 Manufacturing 6

Will tariffs bring solar manufacturing back to America? Or only penalize the domestic industry?

Trump’s Solar Tariffs: We Answer Your Questions

In this week’s podcast, everything you need to know about the latest salvo in the solar trade wars.

by Stephen Lacey

01.23.18 14

New Tariffs to Curb US Solar Installations by 11% Through 2022

Emerging solar markets, including the home states of the two trade case petitioners, will be among the hardest hit, according to the latest analysis from GTM Research.

by Julia Pyper

01.22.18 Markets & Policy 113

Trump's proclamation deals a blow to the U.S. solar market.

Trump Administration Issues 30% Solar Panel Import Tariff

The decision includes a quota for imported solar cells. The USTR will now engage in additional negotiations that could resolve earlier solar trade disputes.

by Julia Pyper

01.17.18 Markets & Policy 8

A ruling on the Section 201 solar trade case is imminent.

Trump Says Solar Tariff Decision Is Coming ‘Pretty Soon’

The president complained that “everybody goes out of business” when government-subsidized panels are dumped in the U.S. market.

by Julia Pyper

01.17.18 Markets & Policy 10

President Trump may choose to delay tariffs for 90 days to negotiate a settlement with China.

Solar Trade Case Settlement Deal and Exemptions May Still Be in the Works

The Section 201 case may not end this month. Sources say broader solar trade negotiations could be in the offing—but that doesn’t guarantee lower tariffs.

by Julia Pyper

01.09.18 Manufacturing 19

Panasonic Ramps Up Solar Cell Production as Tesla Starts Making Solar Roofs at Gigafactory 2

Tesla confirms solar tile production began at the Buffalo Gigafactory in December, and the first Solar Roofs are now reaching non-employee homeowners.

by Julia Pyper

01.05.18 Manufacturing 9

Solar tariffs probably aren't Trump's top priority, but they could support his broader narrative on China and trade.

The ITC’s New Solar Report Could Bolster Trump’s Broader Trade Agenda

A supplemental report delivered to Trump’s trade rep could be used to defend new solar tariffs at the WTO.

by Julia Pyper

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Hawaiian Electric Seeks Bids for 900MW of 'Dispatchable Renewables,' Storage and Grid Services

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Walmart Sues Tesla Over Rooftop Fires It Blames on Faulty Solar Systems

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Manufacturing

SunPower: Tariff Exclusion Would Free Funds to Open New US Solar Manufacturing Facilities

Trump’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Create ‘Another Headache’ for Renewables

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First Solar Speeds Ahead as Tariffs Hinder the Competition

Next-Generation Energy Technologies Are Constrained by Outdated Markets. Here’s How to Fix Them

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Could Add 2 Cents per Watt to Utility-Scale Solar Projects

SunPower Turns to Energy Storage for Growth in Tough Times

SolarWorld Americas Receives $5 Million Loan

How Did Eccentric Newcomer Energy Vault Raise So Much Money?

US Farmers Look to Harvest Solar Power

Hawaiian Electric’s Landmark Integrated Grid Planning at the Crossroads

Trump Claims Solar Tariffs Are ‘Reopening Plants.’ They’re Not

SunPower Faces a Year of Transition as Trump’s Solar Tariffs Kick In

Why Solar Is on a Path to Dominance

Trump’s Solar Tariffs Get Hit With a Wave of Legal Challenges

Are America’s New Solar Tariffs Already Working?

10 Trends That Will Shape the Global Solar Market in 2018

JinkoSolar Set to Build a US Factory, the First Planned in Response to Tariffs

What India’s Solar Tariff Exemption Could Mean for the US Market

Did Trump’s Solar Tariffs Just Launch a US Manufacturing Renaissance?

Could Backlash to Trump’s Solar Tariff Be Good News for India?

Trade Agency to Accept ‘Requests for Exclusion’ From New Solar Tariffs

Trump’s Solar Tariffs: We Answer Your Questions

New Tariffs to Curb US Solar Installations by 11% Through 2022

Trump Administration Issues 30% Solar Panel Import Tariff

Trump Says Solar Tariff Decision Is Coming ‘Pretty Soon’

Solar Trade Case Settlement Deal and Exemptions May Still Be in the Works

Panasonic Ramps Up Solar Cell Production as Tesla Starts Making Solar Roofs at Gigafactory 2

The ITC’s New Solar Report Could Bolster Trump’s Broader Trade Agenda