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

25/07/2025 44 min Episodio 227
We Will Survive Without Tax Credits: Stephen Smith’s Optimism in Light of Losing the Solar ITC

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Episode Synopsis

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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