Sunrise brief: Tariff on aluminum and steel has solar ramifications
Also on the rise: Large batteries with grid-forming inverters can increase renewables hosting capacity. How utilities use financial models to justify higher rates of return. And more.
Trina Solar sues Canadian Solar over patents in $1.47 billion lawsuit
Trina Solar has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar and its subsidiary, seeking CNY 10.58 billion ($1.47 billion) in damages for alleged infringement of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell patents. The case, accepted by the Jiangsu High Court, underscores the rise of intellectual property disputes in China’s competitive solar sector.
Trump executive order places 25% tariff on aluminum and steel
Aluminum is used in solar panel frames and racking and steel is used in solar ground mounts and trackers.
Large batteries with grid-forming inverters can increase renewables hosting capacity
Researchers recommended that transmission system operators consider adopting grid-forming battery energy storage systems system-wide to improve grid stability and to maximize system hosting capacity for solar and wind generation.
Community solar steps ahead in Maine with 15 new operational projects
Nautilus Solar, a community solar specialist, grew its Maine portfolio by over 78 MW in 2024 and now has over 13,000 subscribers in the state.
Tesla begins production at Shanghai Megapack Factory amid intensifying price war
Tesla’s first overseas energy storage plant starts operating as global competition from Chinese firms and pricing pressures mount.
How utilities use financial models to justify higher rates of return
A former chief economist from Sempra Energy explains how utilities manipulate financial models to justify higher electricity rates.
Sunrise brief: Judge rules White House violated court order to unfreeze federal funding
Also on the rise: Freyr Battery abandons plans for Georgia battery factory. Colorado permitting red tape adds thousands to rooftop solar cost, finds study.
White House violated court order to unfreeze federal funding, judge rules
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore frozen federal funds allocated to states, including those appropriated by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Transferable tax credits to catalyze $3.8 trillion in U.S. economic activity
A Crux 2024 market intelligence report expects the tax credit market to play a pivotal role in meeting the increasing demand for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.
