We Will Survive Without Tax Credits: Stephen Smith’s Optimism in Light of Losing the Solar ITC

Sean White and special guest Stephen Smith, CEO of Solvida Energy Group, talked about what’s going on in the solar world today, including tax credits, market changes, and new ideas helping the industry grow. They also touch on policy shifts and how solar is spreading around the world.
 
Key Topics:
History of the investment tax credit (ITC)
Impact of losing the investment tax credit  (ITC)
Politics behind solar incentives
Rising electricity prices and grid reliability issues
Statistics on solar adoption in Australia
Issues with tax equity and financing
Project acceleration at the end of the year
Executive orders affecting solar industry
How the Industry Handles Political Shifts
China’s Influence on the Solar Industry
California and New Jersey rebates
German Feed in Tariff
Recycling of batteries and other minerals
Encouragement for the solar industry
 
Reach out Stephen Smith here:
Solvida Design Website: www.solvidadesign.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjsmithjr
 
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