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APA Solar invests $19.5 million in Ohio expansion

The solar racking company will build a new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Northwest Ohio, expecting to create 133 jobs.

SEMA policy priorities include de-risking the U.S. solar industry, boosting manufacturing

As industry players are nervously watching the administration’s decision to temporarily freeze and review several provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act, the Solar Energy Manufacturers of America Coalition spells out its priorities.

Navigating the challenges of domestic content compliance

A report from Clean Energy Associates explains direct cost versus safe harbor methods of achieving the domestic content bonus, along with noted risks and challenges in each.

PV Hardware solar trackers and foundations now 100% U.S. made

PVH products are now eligible to contribute to the Inflation Reduction Act 10% domestic content bonus tax credit.

Enphase full-year revenues down 42%

Enphase annual revenues declined amid an overall downturn in the residential solar market. The company improved its margins and significantly expanded U.S. manufacturing.

Energy groups head to Washington in lobbying blitz

Today groups that represent over 2,000 companies are holding over 100 meetings with members of Congress and staff from both parties to discuss how the tax credits are helping to drive a strong energy and manufacturing economy.

U.S. surpasses 50 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity

The buildout is happening across the domestic solar supply chain and, at full capacity, planned facilities will produce enough to meet the demand for solar in the U.S., according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

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GE Vernova brings its solar inverter manufacturing home to the U.S.

The utility-scale inverters will be manufactured at GE Vernova’s Pittsburgh facility as part of a $10 million investment.

Actionable insights to safeguard solar projects from hail damage

The second article in a two-part series from VDE Americas looks at hail risk mitigation measures that continue advancing through improved materials, prediction capabilities and refined stow strategies.

Indiana utility favors managed EV charging once 5% of customers have EV chargers

Utility AES Indiana and software provider Camus said in a study that the utility can best reduce costs by preparing now to launch managed EV charging by early 2029, when it projects 5% of its customers will have installed EV chargers.