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FTC Solar introduces solar tracker for high wind regions
The 1P single-axis tacker is engineered to withstand winds up to 150 mph.
Grid transformers face significant supply deficits, says Wood Mackenzie
Power transformer supply may fall short 30% this year, while distribution transformers may reach a 10% supply deficit in 2025, said the firm.
Pivot Energy and CU Boulder break ground on 5 MW solar project
The university will source electricity from the Weld County, Colorado project via a virtual net metering project.
Florida rooftop solar company merges with concentrated solar power tower specialist
Zeo Energy Corp. completed its merger with Heliogen, which builds concentrated solar power towers.
U.S. could lose 60 GW of solar if Trump’s “start of construction” rules tighten
Clean Energy Associates forecasts a significant drop in solar installations if the Department of Treasury strictly enforces an executive order from the White House related to timelines for tax credit eligibility.
Nature’s Generator releases 6.8 kW / 3.8 kWh compact home backup battery
The Lithium 6000 is a portable solar generator with an optional automatic transfer switch that can backup home power during an outage.
Solar module certification is broken. Here’s how to fix it
Is the solar industry’s focus on cutting costs undermining module reliability, safety and lifecycle economics?
U.S. needs a domestic rare earth element supply chain, says solar industry
Recent negotiations between the United States and China highlight geopolitical vulnerabilities. Rare earth elements play important roles in inverters, battery storage and grid technologies, said a report from SEIA.
Solar panel manufacturer Illuminate USA inks 15 GW recycled glass supply deal
The Ohio-based solar will purchase domestically manufactured solar glass from Solarcycle’s planned facility in Cedartown, Georgia.
Portland utility activates 1.9 GWh of battery energy storage
Portland General Electric announced the completion of three new battery projects adding 475 MW / 1.9 GWh of dispatchable capacity to the grid.
