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Member Resource: Federal Tax Guide for Solar Energy
SEIA produced the original “Federal Tax Guide for Solar Energy” nearly a decade ago, and has continued to maintain and update this resource in an effort to ensure that the industry will make responsible and best use of the solar tax incentives. Version 10.0 of the tax manual is now available for members to access.IRA: Everything You Need to Know
The historic Inflation Reduction Act contains numerous provisions to invest in the solar and storage industries in the United States. SEIA has all of the resources you need to understand this complex policy.What's The Latest
Latest NewsAmerican Solar Panel Manufacturing Capacity Increases 71% in Q1 2024 as Industry Reaches 200-Gigawatt Milestone
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record-setting 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, total U.S. solar module manufacturing capacity now exceeds 26 GW annually.
CPUC Continues Anti-Distributed Solar Crusade with Devastating Community Solar Decision
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted to approve its proposed decision that crushes any chance of a scalable community solar program succeeding in California. Following is a statement from Stephanie Doyle, California State Affairs Director for the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA):
America Exceeds Five Million Solar Installations Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has officially exceeded five million solar installations, marking a significant achievement in the nation's clean energy transition. This milestone comes just eight years after the U.S. reached one million installations in 2016 — a milestone that took 40 years to achieve following the first grid-connected solar installation in 1973.
SEIA’s Anniversary Roundtable: Building on 50 Years of Solar & Storage
On January 24, 1974, a group of five industry members met in the noisy basement of the Washington Hilton to discuss the possibility of establishing an association for the solar industry.
Golden Gala: Building on 50 Years of Solar and Storage Progress
You’re invited to celebrate 50 years of solar and storage progress with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
WEBINAR: Empowering Minds: Transforming Workplace Mental Health Through Individual Influence
Join us for a transformative webinar focused on "Mental Health in the Workplace: Leveraging Individual Influence for Collective Well-being." This session is designed to empower employees at all levels to understand their unique role and the significant impact they can have on mental health within their workplace.