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First Solar commits $330 million to new South Carolina factory
First Solar has selected Gaffney, in Cherokee County, South Carolina, as the site for its fifth U.S. module manufacturing facility. The company will invest approximately $330 million in the project.
U.S. Section 232 uncertainty lingers over polysilicon prices
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.
Socomec commits $10 million investment, 300 manufacturing jobs in Georgia
Electrical component and system manufacturer Socomec will invest nearly $10 million in a new manufacturing and distribution facility specializing in low-voltage energy performance solutions.
The evolution of commercial solar: Lessons from discontinued brands
The rapid evolution of the solar industry, marked by innovation and fierce competition, has led to the disappearance of several prominent brands, which now fuels a growing after-market for replacement solar components and services.
U.S. developers have 33 GW of safe-harbored solar and wind through 2028, says LevelTen Energy
Developers have safe harbored federal tax credits for clean energy projects through 2028, but “very little” capacity is safe-harbored in 2030 and beyond, said a report from PPA marketplace operator LevelTen Energy.
Dispatch Energy acquires Green Lantern Solar, expanding distributed generation across nine states
Dispatch Energy’s acquisition of Green Lantern Solar extends its reach into community and commercial-scale solar markets, focusing on brownfields and state-level policy.
Engineer spotlight: Kajal Sheth on data, design, and the future of solar + storage
Kajal Sheth, Staff Engineer at Reactivate, discusses how engineering, data science, and AI are converging to shape the future of community solar and enhance clean energy resilience in the U.S.
SunPower to acquire Ambia Solar, bolstering residential market share ahead of tax credit shift
SunPower’s strategic move strengthens its residential solar position by integrating Ambia’s management and operations ahead of expected 2026 market changes.
Sunrun VPP enrollment jumps 400% as battery storage attachment hits 70%
As storage attachment rates hit 70% for new customers, Sunrun’s fleet of networked residential batteries expands rapidly, now featuring over 106,000 homes participating in VPP grid services.
Quino Energy closes $10 million to scale organic flow batteries
Flow battery startup Quino Energy has closed a $10 million Series A funding round, with an option for an additional $6 million in equity, led by Atri Energy Transition.
