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Enzinc opens U.S. manufacturing center for battery anodes

The company’s proprietary technology is enabling traditional lead-acid battery makers to offer what the company says are safe, sustainable and substantially higher-powered nickel-zinc batteries.
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U.S. residential solar prices hovering near all-time low

Average home solar prices are $2.69 per watt, said EnergySage.
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Thin-film tandem solar in the U.S.

Tandem solar-cell technology featuring silicon has been widely researched but materials such as perovskites, paired with established thin-film solar or with other perovskite cells, are pointing to a new development path.
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Canada in line for first Indigenous people-led battery gigafactory

The Malahat Nation, from Canada’s British Columbia province, is building a factory that will assemble Taiwanese battery cells into 1 GWh per year of battery packs for use in homes and businesses.
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Solar tussles in Puerto Rico

Lawsuits, an imminent threat to net metering, and questions over commitments to the energy transition in some quarters pose real challenges for solar in Puerto Rico. Despite this, the US territory is still a high flyer in the region when it comes to dist...
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Innovation driving change in solar tracker market

Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivol...
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A look at Tim Walz’ clean energy record as governor of Minnesota

Minnesota jumped in state rankings for solar installations, in part due to Governor Walz' leadership, and what he has promoted on the state level would add to Harris' record on the national stage.
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Completing Western transmission lines would enable 73 GW of renewables and storage

The benefits of completing 12 Western transmission projects, as identified in a federal study, will form the region’s new baseline for a forthcoming National Transmission Planning Study.

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HYXiPOWER Continues Global Expansion & Debuts Smart Energy Lineup at RE+ Anaheim 2024

At RE+ Anaheim, Hyxipower introduced a diverse range of UL-certified microinverters, including 1-in-1, 2-in-1, and 4-in-1 models, with maximum outputs from 500 to 2000 VA.

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.

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Sunrise brief: China urges U.S. to reverse new tariffs on solar, batteries, EVs

Also on the rise: DYCM Power announces $800 million U.S. solar cell and module factory. Nearly half U.S. households will have solar by 2050. And more.

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.

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.

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Affordable Wire Management introduces three utility-scale solar products

The company introduced a hail-stow hanger, a hanger for north-south orientations, and rail system for clustered disconnect designs.

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.

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.

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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 U.S. Trade Representative’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese solar components, batteries, semiconductors, steel, and EVs as “typical unilateralism and protectionism.” It added that the tariff increases will harm U.S. companies and consumers.

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.

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%.

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.

Residential solar forecast to reach 47% of U.S. households by 2050

New report says power prices will drive behind-the-meter installation growth.

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.

Technology

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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.

Surging electricity demand puts pressure on utility planning

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

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.

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