Recent moves from the US federal government could prove more damaging to US renewable energy deployment than foreign entity of concern (FEOC) compliance requirements, according to legal and industry experts.

Energy-Storage.news proudly presents this webinar, sponsored by Intertek CEA, examining the impact of foreign entity of concern (FEOC) restrictions on US battery storage procurement.

Energy-Storage.news speaks to Willliam Lauwers, head of technology, BESS, at consulting, engineering and quality control firm Enertis Applus+, ahead of the upcoming Energy Storage Summit USA.

The US Treasury’s interim FEOC guidance has outlined “Material Assistance” provisions, which rely heavily on existing safe harbour calculations.

IPP Enlight Renewable Energy has reached development milestones for its total 1.21GW solar plus 4GWh energy storage CO Bar Complex in Arizona, US, and is now advancing the project toward operation.

H.I.G. Capital-backed energy platform, Greenflash Infrastructure, has Safe Harboured more than 10GWh of lithium-ion (Li-ion) energy storage capacity.

John Zahurancik, Americas president at Fluence, discussed industry trends and policy directions with ESN Premium at this year’s RE+.

Chinese energy storage companies active in the US face an uncertain future as federal policies encourage moves to reduce their supply chain involvement.