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Nextracker delivers first 100% US-manufactured solar trackers under IRA

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Solar tracker provider Nextracker has announced the delivery of its first US-manufactured solar trackers, achieving 100% domestic content value under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This marks a key advancement in localizing the US solar supply chain. The trackers will be used in SB Energy’s 570MW Pelican’s Jaw solar project, which includes 954 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage.  The project, under construction by SOLV Energy, highlights the benefits of local manufacturing in reducing supply chain…

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Biden administration surpasses $100 billion in clean energy grants under IRA

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The Biden administration has surpassed $100 billion in clean energy grants through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as confirmed by John Podesta, the president’s senior advisor for international climate policy.   Podesta emphasized the swift disbursement of funds, stating, “Crossing the milestone of $100bn awarded shows just how quickly we’re getting these funds out the door and into communities so they can make a real difference for the American people.” The administration is on track to…

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Trump as US president will deepen climate crisis: Policy experts

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Donald Trump’s potential return to the US presidency has prompted apprehension regarding America’s climate policy trajectory. During his first term, the United States withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, casting doubts on its commitment to global climate efforts.  Trump has also been critical of climate finance mechanisms, such as the Green Climate Fund, labelling them as unfavourable wealth redistribution schemes while endorsing expanded fossil fuel production. Following his re-election, Trump has promised to increase domestic…