The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced plans to release US$20 million in funding for solar waste reduction and lifecycle technologies, including US$8 million of funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Utility-scale solar will overtake coal in North Carolina's net electricity generation thanks to the declining costs of deploying solar, but the leading position in solar deployment will be threatened in the upcoming years.
The IRS’ guidance on the domestic content tax bonus for solar projects under the IRA “makes it difficult for developers to attempt to access the 10% bonus ITC”, according to Martin Pochtaruk, president of North American solar PV manufacturer Heliene.
The CEO Alliance, which includes utilities Iberdrola and Enel, has released a policy paper which recommends the European Union to accelerate and simplify permitting procedures for renewables.