What USDA’s Proposed AFIDA Changes Could Mean for Solar Development

Building a solar project requires more than engineering and equipment. Land rights, project ownership, financing and regulatory compliance can be just as important to whether a project ultimately reaches construction. A proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rule highlights how closely those issues can intersect. USDA has proposed significant revisions to regulations implementing [...]

By |2026-09-20T03:04:27+00:00September 29th, 2026|Solar News|Comments Off on What USDA’s Proposed AFIDA Changes Could Mean for Solar Development

Solar Procurement Is Moving Beyond Certification

Solar module certification remains essential, but today's developers and asset owners increasingly want evidence that goes well beyond a certificate or specification sheet.That shift reflects the changing economics of utility-scale solar. Projects are larger, operating expectations are longer, financing is more sophisticated, and relatively small differences in equipment reliability can create significant [...]

By |2026-08-24T20:26:41+00:00September 1st, 2026|Solar News|Comments Off on Solar Procurement Is Moving Beyond Certification

New Section 232 Solar Import Rules Could Reshape U.S. Manufacturing and Module Prices

A major new U.S. trade framework targeting solar import products and solar import could significantly alter the economics of the American solar industry, strengthening domestic manufacturing while potentially increasing equipment costs and creating new challenges for developers. The Section 232 framework discussed on a recent episode of The Solar Coaster reaches far [...]

By |2026-08-17T05:01:46+00:00August 18th, 2026|News|Comments Off on New Section 232 Solar Import Rules Could Reshape U.S. Manufacturing and Module Prices
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