John Fitzgerald Weaver
All-in on the future: Meyer Burger shifting to 100% glass-glass bifacial
The Swiss solar module manufacturer stated they will transition all of its manufacturing away from plastic.
Lasers, gloves, trees, and more on the floor at RE+ Northeast
A growing solar power gathering in the New England winter filled the rooms at the Westin Seaport convention center, demonstrating a strong demand for networking and knowledge.
Solar produced 4.7% of U.S. electricity in 2022, generation up 25%
Wind generation broke through 10% of the nation’s electricity, and total emissions free generation grew again, reaching 37.8% of U.S. electricity in 2022.
U.S. Solar developers take on module manufacturing risk
Multiple deals signed over the last six months have shown solar panel manufacturers using long- term solar module supply agreements with developers to drive factory finance.
Energy storage funding up 55%, 28 companies acquired in 2022
Mercom Capital’s annual M&A report shows that energy storage, along with smart grid and energy efficiency, is getting significantly increased investment attention.
Court rules that inverter sizing guides grid connection
U.S. Court of Appeals rules that an 80 MWac/160 MWdc solar farm, with 50 MW of battery, meets Qualifying Facility status – 80 MWac or less – under PURPA.
IRS releases guidance on low-income solar tax credit booster
According to IRS guidance, 1.8 GW of solar is eligible for 40% and 50% tax credits via the IRA, with the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program.
$10 billion from the IRA to help clean up the industry
The IRS released guidance on how it will allocate $10 billion to grow recycling facilities, re-equip industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20%, and establish new manufacturing facilities that reduce our carbon footprint.
World’s largest used EV battery power facility in California
The largest UL-certified facility was expanded by 750 former Honda Clarity and Nissan Leaf EV batteries, bringing its total storage capacity to 25 MWh.
A tale of two headlines – nine solar patents upheld, two discarded
Both SunSpec and Tigo have suggested victory in a recently ruled patent case, though SunSpec showed some concern.
