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DYCM Power announces $800 million U.S. solar cell and module factory

The joint venture announced a 2 GW facility with plans to expand up to 6 GW.
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China urges U.S. to reverse new tariffs on solar, batteries, EVs

China’s Ministry of Commerce has described the Office of the US Trade Representative’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese solar components, batteries, semiconductors, steel, and EVs as “typical unilateralism and protectionism.” It added ...
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DNV tool predicts hail probability at future solar sites

DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance specialist, has unveiled a service that assesses the probability of hail events at the site of future solar projects across North America, covering a period up to 30 years.
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Sharp launches 450 W bifacial TOPCon module with 22.52% efficiency

Sharp’s new IEC61215- and IEC61730-certified solar panels have an operating temperature coefficient of -0.29% per C and a bifaciality factor of over 80%.
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Solar jobs on the rise

According to the 14th Annual National Solar Jobs Census released by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, solar jobs are plentiful and growing.
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Firebrick thermal storage for industry could receive $75 million in federal funds

Two projects that would store heat in firebricks for industrial use may receive federal funding, in part because the projects are deemed highly replicable.
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Residential solar forecast to reach 47% of U.S. households by 2050

New report says power prices will drive behind-the-meter installation growth.
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Sunrise brief: RE+ 2024: Key takeaways on the U.S. solar industry

Also on the rise: Surging electricity demand puts pressure on utility planning. New refrigerant may improve coefficient of performance of air-source heat pumps by up to 21%. And more.

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REPT BATTERO Opens U.S. Subsidiary, Showing Commitment to North American Market

REPT BATTERO focuses on providing safe and efficient energy storage solutions using innovative technology, world-class products and impeccable service.

JinkoSolar solar panels sent to housing initiative for families displaced by Maui fire

JinkoSolar also announced that it has been recognized as an Overall Highest Achiever in Renewable Energy Testing Center's (RETC) 2024 PV Module Index Report.

GoodLeap Launches “GoodGrid” Virtual Power Plant Offering for Homeowners to Help Strengthen the Energy Grid

The company's proprietary GoodGrid software platform supports device aggregation, management, and connection of distributed battery solutions with utility companies to monetize the value of a distributed grid.

NuQuest Energy Powers Forward with 800+ Megawatts of Utility-Scale Solar and Wind Projects in MISO, Expands into New Markets

New Orleans, LA – September 5, 2024 – NuQuest Energy, an early-stage renewable energy developer, today announced significant milestones in its mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. The company’s 800 megawatt portfolio of originated solar and wind projects was submitted to the April 2024 MISO queue, building on its track record of over a gigawatt […]

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In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

Sunrise brief: 2.8 GWh collocated battery storage project lands U.S. government approval

Also on the rise: Jackery, Geneverse present new residential energy storage system. Silfab launches 640 W utility-scale solar panels. And more.

2.8 GWh collocated battery storage project lands U.S. government approval

The U.S. Department of Interior has given the green light to Nevada’s largest solar+storage development, the Libra Solar Project. It has also opened a comment period for the Bonanza Solar Project, which features a 195 MW/780 MWh battery storage system.

Sunrise brief: Navisun and Ampion partner on community solar in four states

Also on the rise: Solis launches 60 kW and 125 kW string inverters. Solar cell makers can learn from giant clams, claim Yale researchers. And more.

In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

Navisun and Ampion partner on community solar in four states

Navisun is planning to design, construct, own, and operate five community solar projects in Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Illinois, and Ampion will handle the subscriber acquisition, billing, customer care, and the long-term subscription management.

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Sunrise brief: U.S. increases and extends clean energy import tariffs on China

Also on the rise: Demand for large capacity battery storage cells goes strong as prices continue to slide. Chinese solar module prices fall despite price hikes in upstream segment. And more.

Sunrise brief: Software will complete first-stage clean energy interconnection studies in one day

Also on the rise: Canada considers surtax on solar products, batteries from China. Highlights from the floor at RE+. And more.

Nextracker introduces solar mount foundation services for soil types “anywhere”

The solar tracking provider introduced NX Anchor, further expanding the types of soil and areas that solar installers can develop on.

U.S. solar tracker and module manufacturers partner on solar solution

Create Energy and OMCO Solar pair U.S.-made modules and trackers for utility and C&I solar markets.

U.S. House fails to move on restricting manufacturing tax credits

With the solar industry divided on whether to restrict 45X tax incentives for Chinese companies and from other “foreign entities of interest,” groups express concern that legislators didn’t act on a recent bill.

Reaching U.S. solar energy goals will require innovation  

Advances that increase operational efficiencies, reduce installation time and accelerate project completion will drive progress.

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A-Frames, weather stations, batteries, and more – highlights from RE+ 2024, Day 1

RE+ 2024 in Anaheim kicked off with 45,000 registered attendees exploring more than 1,350 booths, showcasing an expanding solar industry, with batteries now stepping into the spotlight.

RE+ 2024: Key takeaways on the U.S. solar industry

The 4.9 earthquake that shook Anaheim on the last day of RE+ 2024 did little to rattle the enthusiasm seen and felt at the largest energy conference in North America.

New refrigerant may improve coefficient of performance of air-source heat pumps by up to 21%

Developed by a Chinese research group, the novel refrigerant is made of a mixture of carbon dioxide (CO2) and a non-flammable hydrofluoroolefin. It has slightly higher costs compared to conventional compounds, but its creators claims these costs could be significantly reduced with large-scale industrial production.

Interview: Inside solar panel decommissioning

The practical matter of taking a dead PV system apart and moving its components to their next destination has received less attention than recycling and second-life applications. In the United States, Decom Solar is offering decommissioning for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. pv magazine spoke to Decom Solar co-founder Stephen Burns for an update.

End of the line for a U.S. solar giant

SunPower, one of the largest, oldest, and most influential solar businesses in the United States, has closed its doors. Residential solar installers in the United States have struggled as interest rates have risen and cash generation has emerged as an issue.

Surging electricity demand puts pressure on utility planning

ICF report says retiring legacy fossil fuel plants will be more challenging.

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Using surplus PV power for seasonal underground thermal storage

Scientists have proposed a new system that uses surplus PV energy in the spring and the autumn to charge up underground thermal energy storage for later use in the summer and winter. They have simulated it on a school facility in Seoul, with a few optional configurations for thermal storage. Power savings were up to 39%.

Software will complete first-stage interconnection studies in one day, firm says

As a grid operator works to automate its phase 1 study process for interconnecting solar, storage and other generating projects, the firm developing the automation software says the study process will take just one day.

DOE calls for faster interconnection of distributed solar and storage at lower cost

Solar and storage systems smaller than 50 kW would receive an interconnection agreement instantly when requesting one, under 2030 targets in a draft Department of Energy roadmap.

Startup offers AI-based software solution to predict component failure in utility-scale inverters

Infinrel says its Energy Kardio Graph solution can sample small electrical perturbations on the input and output of the inverter at MHz scale and enable insight into the actual operation of the inverter on its switching cycle basis.

Solar cell makers can learn from giant clams, claim Yale researchers

Yale University scientists are seeking industry collaborators to explore stretchy material for panels and growing algae on modules, as well as other efficiency-boosting possibilities inspired by giant clam behavior.

Sunrise brief: Maxeon solar modules detained at border

Also on the rise: U.S. clean energy installations grow 91% year-over-year in Q2. Flexible interconnection at far lower cost and nearly twice the speed. And more.

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