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882: Semiconductors, Solar, and the ‘Beautiful Bill’ That’s Reshaping Energy


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The rules of the game have changed. Have you figured out the OB3 playbook?

From massive tax credit shifts to permitting bottlenecks and foreign entity restrictions, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” has reshaped the future of clean energy in America. At this year’s RE+ 2025, top minds from GoodLeap, Infineon, SEIA, and Wood Mackenzie broke down what OB3 really implicates across solar, storage, and grid infrastructure.

Recorded live from the PowerUp Podcast Stage, this episode captures the pulse of an industry in motion. You’ll hear how residential solar is pivoting fast, why semiconductor companies are critical to the grid’s future, and what’s really driving policy conversations in DC.

Expect to learn:

🔹 Why the 25D tax credit expiration is shaking up residential solar

🔹 How semiconductors are the unsung heroes of grid reliability

🔹 What the industry is doing about permitting and foreign entity risk

🔹 Why demand from data centers is putting stress on gas and renewables alike

Whether you’re a policy wonk, project developer, or just trying to keep up with the latest legislation, this episode delivers high-impact insights you won’t want to miss.

Are there other technologies you’ve scouted on the frontlines of the Clean Energy Revolution that you think we should be covering here on SunCast?

Hit us up - [email protected] with your feedback & recommendations.

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