Biden aims to jump-start solar energy projects stalled by probe

WASHINGTON — President Biden will look to boost the new energy sector with actions Monday aimed at increasing the production and installation of solar panels, according to a senior administration official.Biden plans to sign an executive action halting for two years any new tariffs on solar panel parts from Asia. Imports of such panels have been held up due to a Commerce Dept. investigation. He will also invoke the Defense Production Act to accelerate domestic manufacturing for clean energy projects including solar panel components, according to the official who spoke on background ahead of the president’s announcement. “These actions are gonna spur domestic manufacturing,” the official said. “It’s gonna put wind in the sails of construction projects all around the country.”Solar projects, including those in California, have slowed in recent months amid the Commerce…

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