⚡Overview of Recent FERC Regulatory Filings and Compliance Issues
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Combined Notice of Filings outlines multiple compliance filings related to electric rates and regulatory obligations from various energy companies. It provides important deadlines and details on tariffs, waivers, and market power analysis, highlighting ongoing changes in the energy landscape that may affect stakeholders.
Learn More☀️Antidumping Duty on Vietnamese Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is October 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
Learn More☀️U.S. Final Determination on Antidumping Duties for Solar Cells from Cambodia
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from Cambodia are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
Learn More☀️Final Determination on Solar Cells from Thailand Impacts Trade
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells), from Thailand are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less-than-fair-value (LTFV) for the period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
Learn More☀️Preliminary Results to Revoke Antidumping Duty on Solar Products
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily intends to revoke, in part, the antidumping duty (AD) order on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products, whether or not assembled into modules (solar products), from Taiwan with respect to certain small, low-wattage, off-grid certain small, low-wattage, off-grid (CSPV) cells as described below. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Learn More🚁FAA Notice on Drone Operation Exemption for Solar Panel Cleaning
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More☀️TVA's Hope Solar and Storage Project
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) intends to prepare an environmental document for the purchase of electricity generated by the proposed Hope Solar and Storage Project in Clay County, Mississippi. The environmental review will assess the potential environmental effects of constructing, operating, and maintaining the proposed 200- megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) solar photovoltaic (PV) facility and up to 200 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The proposed solar facility and BESS system would occupy a portion of the 2,427-acre Project Study Area. Public comments are invited concerning the scope of the review, alternatives being considered, and environmental issues that should be addressed as a part of this review. TVA is also requesting data, information, and analysis relevant to the proposed action from the public; affected federal, state, tribal, and local governments, agencies, and offices; the scientific community; industry; or any other interested party.
Learn More☀️Notice of Final Results for Antidumping Duty Orders on Solar Cells
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice in the Federal Register of December 12, 2024 in which Commerce announced the final results of the changed circumstances reviews (CCR) of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from the People's Republic of China (China), with respect to Hanwha Q CELLS Malaysia Sdn. Bhd (Hanwha). This notice corrects portions of the Appendix V certification, also attached herein.
Learn More☀️Notice on Solar Cells Regulatory Update Involving Adani and Mundra
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 8) granting an unopposed motion to terminate the investigation as to respondent Adani Green Energy Ltd. based on withdrawal of the complaint, and to amend the complaint to add respondent Mundra Solar PV Ltd.
Learn More🌱Incidental Take Permit Application for Solar Energy Project
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), have received an application from Overnight Solar, LLC for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. The permit would authorize take of the federally threatened desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) incidental to otherwise lawful activities associated with construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the Overnight Solar Energy Project. We invite comments on the applicant's draft habitat conservation plan and the draft environmental assessment, which we have prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act. We will take comments into consideration before deciding whether to issue an incidental take permit.
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