American Solar Photovoltaic Support

What is the American Solar Energy Society?

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) recognizes the harmful effects of racism, sexism, ageism, and classism including, but not limited to implicit and unconscious bias, on individuals and society. ASES stands steadfastly with individuals and communities around the world who have been victims of discrimination and injustice.

What is the solar energy manufacturing for America Act?

The Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act, included in the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) and passed in the House on November 19, 2021, would offer refundable manufacturing tax credits for many components in the PV value chain.

What is the Solar for all program?

The Solar for All program also advances President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which set the goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, and other investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.

What does the solar energy technologies office do?

The Solar Energy Technologies Office provides various funding opportunities for photovoltaics, as well as manufacturing and competitiveness. In 2021, DOE announced funding of $63 million for advancing thin-film-based PV performance and manufacturing for both CdTe and perovskite based devices.

Why are solar panels becoming more popular in the United States?

Through the President’s Inflation Reduction Act, incentives for manufacturing and deployment of clean energy, including incentives for domestically-manufactured solar products, have driven a historic surge in solar installations and announcements of new U.S. solar module and component manufacturing.

Is American manufacturing powering a boom in solar deployment?

American manufacturing is powering a boom in solar deployment, which has doubled since President Biden took office and reached record highs last year, with 32.4 gigawatts of solar capacity installed in 2023, a more than 50 percent increase over 2022 installations.