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What is the solar photovoltaics supply chain review?

The Solar Photovoltaics Supply Chain Review explores the global solar photovoltaics (PV) supply chain and opportunities for developing U.S. manufacturing capacity.

How can state policies help grow solar energy?

Many policies that advance the growth of solar energy are established at the state level. This can include state tax incentives for solar, which provide an additional tax benefit on top of the federal ITC. Other state policies, discussed below, can include:

What is the supply chain for solar PV?

The supply chain for solar PV has two branches in the United States: crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV, which made up 84% of the U.S. market in 2020, and cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film PV, which made up the remaining 16%. The supply chain for c-Si PV starts with the refining of high-purity polysilicon.

What are solar interconnection standards & policies?

Solar Interconnection Standards & Policies Interconnection standards define how a distributed generation system, such as solar photovoltaics (PVs), can connect to the grid. In some areas of the United States, the interconnection process lacks consistent parameters and procedures for connecting to the grid or is unnecessarily complex.

How can policymakers inform development of solar fits?

—To inform development of solar FITs, policymakers can consider broader environmental, development, and social benefits that may offset some associated costs and possible electricity rate increases. In addition, policymakers have recently placed renewed attention on valuing solar and its contribution to the electricity system.

How should policymakers design solar set-asides?

—When designing solar set-asides, policymakers may also develop guidelines or rules regarding the location of large- scale solar power plants to ensure that agricultural and other rural land use sectors are not impacted (Leon 2012).