Shift to 2 kV voltage in solar projects tipped to gain traction
Amid record-low prices for solar modules, the focus of cost reduction for utility-scale solar projects is shifting to non-module balance-of-system (BoS) expenses. A transition from 1.5 kV voltage to 2 kV in solar projects is expected to gain traction through 2030.
Sunrise brief: Solar trade headwinds
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Sunrise brief: CPUC kicks community solar deadline to 2026
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People on the move: BrightNight, Nevados, LPL Solar and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.
Sunrise brief: Nextracker delivers first 100% U.S. made solar trackers
Also on the rise: Boston doctors prescribe solar energy. Bridge financing keeps Meyer Burger afloat. And more.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge U.S.-made home battery now available
Also on the rise: New solar tracker algorithm boosts captured energy on cloudy days. Canadian Solar posts Q3 net loss, falls short on revenue. And more.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon Solar reports $179 million Q3 loss
Also on the rise: Fully electric, net-zero Wisconsin school powered by a microgrid. Largest solar and energy storage project in U.S. achieves regulatory approval. 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.
Sunrise brief: Treasury releases final rules for clean energy Investment Tax Credit
Also on the rise: Ten reasons why small-scale, non-utility solar is important. U.S. targets 50 gigawatts of solar in 2024. And more.
