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Overview of the EPEAT for PV Ecolabel Criteria

April 28th, 2023

We recently took a look at the history and broad structure of the EPEAT ecolabel. Let’s dig into EPEAT for PV modules and inverters.

Global Electronics Council (GEC) Announces Initiative To Advance Decarbonization of Solar Panel Production

March 21st, 2023

EPEAT is the First Global Ecolabel to Assess Embodied Carbon in Photovoltaics

The Alliance's Statement on the Auxin Solar Case

December 2nd, 2022

The Commerce decision in the Auxin case today makes it clear that the current solar supply chain is deeply challenged.

IEA Supply Chain Report Deep Dive Part 3: Solar Manufacturing Economics

August 29, 2022

Part 3 of the Alliance's deep dive on the IEA's "Special Report on PV Global Supply Chains."

Statements from Ultra Low-Carbon Alliance Members on the House Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

August 12th, 2022

The Alliance's Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

August 1st, 2022

The IEA: High Carbon Emissions in Chinese Solar Manufacturing

July 22nd, 2022

Part 2 of the Alliance's deep dive on the IEA's "Special Report on PV Global Supply Chains."

IEA: The Current Solar Supply Chain is Extremely Fragile

July 18th, 2022

Part 1: The Alliance does a deep dive on the IEA's "Special Report on PV Global Supply Chains."

Securing Our Solar Goals – The Pathway to a Better Supply Chain

March 28th, 2022

Solar buyers play an important role in establishing a resilient solar supply chain.

Alliance members ask President Biden to support the Solar Energy Manufacturing Act (SEMA)

March 7th, 2022

The Alliance Submits Comments Regarding the Energy Sector Supply Chain Review

January 17th, 2022

The Alliance submitted comments to the DOE regarding the Biden Administration’s ongoing review of the energy sector supply chain.

The Role of Utilities In Creating A Sustainable Solar Supply Chain

November 11th, 2021

When trying to decarbonize a major source of energy, the role utilities cannot be ignored. With appropriate market signals, utilities can leverage their purchasing power to support smart policies that help advance ULCS and our sustainability goals.

The Alliance Submits Comments Regarding the IEPR Commissioner Workshop on Building Decarbonization

September 9th, 2021

On Thursday, the Alliance submitted comments to the CEC regarding it’s IERP Commissioner Workshop encouraging the workshop to include an increased focus on the embodied carbon in recently mandated solar for new residential construction in California.

Advancing American Clean Energy Innovation and Manufacturing

August 30th, 2021

Increasingly, policy proposals are being crafted to incentivize clean energy innovation. The SEMA bill is another step in the right direction.

Decarbonizing the Solar Supply Chain

August 25, 2021

Increasingly there are tools available to help the coal-conscious purchaser.

Q&A Series: Huib van den Heuvel and Solarge

June 21st, 2021

Solarge is the Alliance’s most recent member. A pre-commercial start-up, Solarge is poised to reshape solar PV manufacturing with new low-carbon inputs.

Q&A Series: Lindsay Cherry and Hanwha Q CELLS

June 15th, 2021

Lindsay Cherry answered the Alliance's question about Q CELLS' solar operations.

Q&A Series: Frank van Mierlo from 1366 Technologies

June 8th, 2021

The Alliance interviewed Frank van Mierlo from 1366 Technologies, an innovative solar wafer company nearing commercial launch. 1366 Technologies is one of the most recent new members to join the Alliance.

The Biden Administration is Pedal to the Metal on Developing EVs

May 19th, 2021

The rise in EVs will also drive a scaling need for charging stations. ULCS should power those stations.

Q & A Series: Karl Brutsaert from First Solar

May 14th, 2021

The Alliance is continuing our member profile series with a conversation with First Solar’s Vice President – Americas Region, Karl Brutsaert.

Q & A Series: David Verdu and REC Group

April 26th, 2021

We’re continuing our member interview series with David Verdu of REC Solar Norway AS! You can learn about how REC Solar Norway is a part of REC Group, and how the company is slashing its carbon footprint below.

Q & A Series: Gøran Bye and Norwegian Crystals

April 25th, 2021

Norwegian Crystals CEO Gøran Bye has a lot to say about solar, silicon crystals, and Norwegian Crystals’ big plans for expansion! Check out the interview below.

Q & A Series: Chuck Sutton of REC Silicon

April 13th, 2021

The Alliance is proud to continue our member interview series! This time we’re happy to speak with Chuck Sutton, Vice President FBR Sales with REC Silicon based in Washington state.

South Korea is implementing Carbon Footprint Assessment regulations for the PV market

March 29th, 2021

South Korea recently announced that the country is implementing a Carbon Footprint Assessment standard for the solar modules employed under its RPS and other public projects

Q & A Series: Dr. Carsten Rohr from NorSun

March 5th, 2021

The Alliance is excited to launch our new Q & A series highlighting our members contributions to ULCS! First, we spoke with Dr. Carsten Rohr from NorSun.

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Solar: the French Model

March 3th, 2021

Cecilia Bergman of PINK Strategy writes about the French solar market in the Alliance's first piece in our guest author series.