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Advanced manufacturing technologies accounted for the majority of Q3 2024 tax credit transfer deals in the US, highlighting the popularity of the transferability and 45X manufacturing provisions in the #InflationReductionAct. “Pre-IRA, there were maybe 50 or 60 companies involved in tax credits at high volumes. Now, I would say the entire Fortune 500 is either actively participating or is starting to." Read more about how the #IRA has made these credits so popular in the article below. ⤵️ #45X #CleanEnergyMarket #KinectSolar

Kinect Solar expert Nichole K. clears up Domestic Content misconceptions at Intersolar Texas this week. What questions do you have for our team? #DomesticContent #ITC #IESNA #IntersolarTexas #KinectSolar

Businesses are facing complicated calculations in deciding how (or if) to mitigate potential increases to their cost of goods ahead of a year President-elect Trump has promised will bring broad new tariffs. Some businesses are choosing to frontload supply in a short-term effort to avoid potential new tariffs. However, it's not a straightforward solution as importers may face higher shipping costs as other businesses also adopt a frontloading approach. "It is hard to say a best strategy across the board. I think the key is to map out the supply chain and try to understand your dependency," said Canan Gunes Corlu, an associate professor of supply chain management at Boston University (article linked in comments). Make sure your logistics are managed with a sound understanding of current market conditions and risks. Hint: our solar and logistics experts have this covered. Reach out for a free, no-obligation quote to keep your next project on track. #Tariffs #Solar #Logistics #KinectSolar

Did you know Kinect Solar is an Austin-based business? We're thrilled to be at Intersolar Texas on our home turf this week! Let's talk about safe harboring solar equipment ahead of 2025 - we love Texas but we have equipment and logistics solutions for any market. Ally Wardlow Nichole K. #IESNA #IntersolarTexas #KinectSolar

Calling all #IntersolarTexas attendees: Kinect Solar has immediate Safe Harboring and Domestic Content solutions for you. Be sure to sync up with Nichole while you're there next week! Intersolar & Energy Storage North America #DomesticContent #IESNA #KinectSolar

A floating solar (FPV) developer has reported that all 10 of their systems in the path of Hurricane Milton in central Florida remained fully operational with no sustained damage from the storm. As energy solutions that can withstand extreme weather events are becoming more and more critical, this is a great sign! 👏 #EnergyResilience #FPV #FloridaSolar #KinectSolar

Thanks, RE+ for another great event! Connecting with our solar friends is our favorite part of the industry. If you were in Chicago last week, tell us your key learnings from the event! ⤵️ Scott Bowden #REplusMW #Solar #KinectSolar

Shippers utilizing Canada's western ports are likely to re-route to western US ports like Los Angeles and Seattle to avoid long-term disruptions amidst a labor dispute between Canadian port workers and The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association. Short-term supply chain impacts are expected to be minimal, but as always, longer disruptions would bring more supply chain risks. Get more details in the @Supply Chain Dive article linked in the comments. #Logistics #Shipping #KinectSolar

The current round of Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program funding will upgrade 650 miles of transmission lines with grid-enhancing technologies and add 300+ miles of new lines. The Department of Energy said this funding is intended to protect against extreme weather, expand grid capacity for growing demands, and decrease power costs. This round of applications included requests for more than seven times the available funding, illustrating the massive need for transmission maintenance and expansion throughout the US. #Transmission #EnergyGrid #USenergy #KinectSolar

Utility-scale solar development in the US is on track to break more records. At a reported 14.3GWac in the first 8 months, the sector had already added 70% more capacity than the same timeframe from current-record-holding 2023. There is also an eye-popping 1TW of utility-scale capacity waiting for grid connection as grid infrastructure remains a major challenge to speedy clean energy deployment. The same report found solar generation accounted for more than 20% of total electricity generation for California, Nevada, and Massachusetts in 2023. Read more about how solar plays into the nationwide energy picture below. #UtilitySolar #Energy #USsolar #KinectSolar