New York to sell solar equipment it bought for Tesla, Panasonic
More than $200 million in equipment will be sold as Tesla plans to ramp up and expand operations at a Buffalo manufacturing facility.
Sunrise brief: Koch JV expands its move into battery energy storage
Also on the rise: SEG Solar expands its module production in Cambodia, Kentucky’s solar pipeline looks impressive, and Summit Ridge starts work on a community solar portfolio.
SEG Solar expands its Cambodia-based module production
The California-based company said its expects that production in Cambodia will result in savings of 1 to 2 cents per watt at the system level.
Koch forms JV to explore building a U.S. battery gigafactory
The 50:50 joint venture with Norway-based FREYR could result in factories with an initial production capacity of 50 GWh per year by 2030.
Solar group names its members to Commerce, asks for public confidentiality
In a filing with the Department of Commerce, the group argued again that identifying its members publicly could expose them to retribution from Beijing.
Sunrise brief: DOE aims to expand community solar by 700% in four years
Also on the rise: Under new ownership, a Norwegian module maker could add 1 GW of U.S. capacity; Sunrun add $1 billion to a finance facility; and a natural gas-friendly renewable energy bill passes in North Carolina.
Reliance Industries acquires REC Group, plans 1 GW U.S. module facility
The move comes as Reliance pushes forward with its $10 billion plan to expand in the renewable energy industry.
Iron flow battery tech shows promise for mid-duration energy storage
The ESS battery systems have a prescribed design life of 25 years, but the battery modules, electrolyte, plumbing, and other components may well last for decades longer with proper maintenance.
Maxeon to set up 2.6 GW module hub in Mexico for U.S. market
Output will be shipped to the U.S. and the company is considering a U.S.-based manufacturing presence.
Sunrise brief: Module maker taps Georgia for new manufacturing plant
Also on the rise: Using AI to detect faults in residential solar systems, Georgia Power gets an OK for a BESS, and China’s power woes are affecting U.S. solar markets.
