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U.S. solar industry week in review

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

Sunrise brief: IRS issues final guidance for clean energy tax credit transferability

Also on the rise: EPA releases final rules on reducing pollution from fossil-fuel plants. Born in the USA: First silicon solar cell celebrates 70th birthday. And more.

Born in the USA: First silicon solar cell celebrates 70th birthday

On April 25, 1954, U.S. researchers presented the first prototype of a usable solar module. The efficiency at that time was around 6%. A lot has happened since then.

Sunrise brief: Petition filed to enforce antidumping tariffs on solar imports

Also on the rise: SunPower to close business units, cut about 26% of workforce. Reconductoring could enable 764 GW of transmission-connected solar by 2035. And more.

People on the move: Urban Solar, Kilo Power, Palmetto and more

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.

Sunrise brief: Maxeon sues REC, Hanwha Qcells for alleged TOPCon patent infringement

Also on the rise: Anker home energy storage system now available in North America. Nextracker cuts solar tracker carbon by 35% with recycled steel and electric furnaces. And more.

Sunrise brief: Earth Day celebrated with $7 billion solar funding announcement

Also on the rise: Soltec launches dual-row, single axis tracker. The role of energy storage systems in the electrification movement.

Sunrise brief: Neighbors like solar, to a point

Also on the rise: EcoFlow unveils air-to-water heat pump, PV-powered water heater.

U.S. solar industry week in review

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

Sunrise brief: Three-decker, solar and battery powered yacht hits the water in Italy

Also on the rise: Allow solar developers to choose “connect and manage,” says DOE roadmap. Massachusetts city that mandates solar on new buildings celebrates latest success. And more.

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