Solar Panel Tariffs Will Not Slow Down the Rate of Solar Deployment

Solar Panel Tariffs Will Not Slow Down the Rate of Solar Deployment

Deployments of solar power facilities in the U.S. by utilities, commercial customers,
and residential customers have risen substantially in recent years due to
technological progress, lower costs, and various tax incentives and credits from the
U.S. government.

China Restricts Exports of Key Minerals Used in Making Ammo, Semiconductors

China Restricts Exports of Key Minerals Used in Making Ammo, Semiconductors

If anyone needed yet another example of the importance of China miners and processing companies, Beijing said it would put restrictions on exports of antimony and processing equipment used in batteries and as an alloy to increase a metal’s strength.

Solar Import Surge Caused by Massive Subsidies Prompts Additional Antidumping Allegations

Solar Import Surge Caused by Massive Subsidies Prompts Additional Antidumping Allegations

As the demand for solar energy deployment in the United States continues to grow, foreign firms are reaping nearly all the benefits. Solar imports in 2024 are outpacing total demand and crowding out domestic solar manufacturers.

MP Materials Rare Earth Production Rises, But Price Slump Challenges Industry

MP Materials Rare Earth Production Rises, But Price Slump Challenges Industry

MP Materials, the only active rare earths mining company in the U.S., is making great progress. And yet at the same time, the company just reported a financial loss. The contradiction illustrates the challenges involved for the U.S. in rebuilding a rare earths industrial capability.