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PRESS RELEASE: Clean Energy Associates becomes Intertek CEA, further solidifying the integration of Intertek’s solar and energy storage businesses
Clean Energy Associates becomes Intertek CEA, further solidifying the integration of Intertek’s solar and energy storage businesses.
US Solar Could Lose 60GW by 2030 Due to Executive Order — PV Tech
In this PV Tech article, CEA’s analysts warn the U.S. could lose 60GW of planned solar by 2030 as Trump’s executive order tightens tax credit rules, raising construction thresholds and prompting developers to accelerate project timelines.
U.S. Could Lose 60 GW of Solar if Trump’s “Start of Construction” Rules Tighten — pv magazine
In this pv magazine article, Clean Energy Associates forecasts a significant drop in solar installations if the Department of Treasury strictly enforces an executive order from the White House related to timelines for tax credit eligibility.
Warning of Renewed Forced-Labour Enforcement in US After Hanwha Cells Reportedly Detained — PV Tech
In this PV Tech article, Clean Energy Associates warn U.S. forced-labour enforcement is rising after Korean-made Hanwha solar cells were detained at Long Beach, allegedly linked to polysilicon from Xinjiang.
21GWh of US ESS Cell Manufacturing Capacity Cancelled This Year — Energy Storage News
In this Energy Storage News article, Clean Energy Associates report that about 21 GWh of planned U.S. energy storage cell manufacturing capacity (for 2028) has been cancelled in 2025, citing new tariffs, duties, and policy shifts.
CEA: 21 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Factories Cancelled So Far in 2025 — pv magazine
In this pv magazine article, Clean Energy Associates report that 21 GWh of planned U.S. battery energy storage factories were cancelled so far in 2025, largely due to financing issues and policy uncertainty.
Press Release: Intertek’s Clean Energy Associates Appointed to Measure Progress Toward Sustainability in the Solar PV Supply Chain
Clean Energy Associates will be one of the first testing companies to assess the solar industry’s progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards under the Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI).
New Analysis: How New Tariffs Could Undermine America’s Solar Progress
A new analysis by CEA, commissioned by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), outlines the potential impacts of the recent U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on solar cells and modules from Southeast Asia.
Energy Storage and Supply Chain Challenges Bring Jeffrey Burkett to Clean Energy Associates as VP, Customer Solutions
Jeff Burkett has joined CEA as VP, Customer Solutions to help clients navigate the proliferation and rising importance of energy storage technologies and the continued diversification of renewable energy supply chains.
Driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, North America becomes fastest growing region for new battery factories, CEA reports
CEA’s latest report forecasts that the global lithium-ion battery (LIB) cell nameplate capacity will triple by 2025, with North America's capacity growth expected to outpace Europe's, primarily due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).