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Solar Industry Update: One Solar Company Shines Above the Rest
FSLRFirst Solar(FSLR) Zacks Investment Research·2024-02-07 14:01

Interest Rates are a Headwind for Solar StocksHigher interest rates can pose challenges for the solar industry due to increased financing costs. Solar projects require substantial upfront investments, and when interest rates rise, borrowing becomes more expensive. The elevated cost of capital can diminish the profitability of solar ventures and thus slow business in the industry to a standstill. In early 2022, the U.S. Federal Reserve did a complete 360-degree turn from its “dovish” (low-interest rate) stan ...