U.S. House fails to move on restricting manufacturing tax credits
With the solar industry divided on whether to restrict 45X tax incentives for Chinese companies and from other “foreign entities of interest,” groups express concern that legislators didn’t act on a recent bill.
Reaching U.S. solar energy goals will require innovation
Advances that increase operational efficiencies, reduce installation time and accelerate project completion will drive progress.
The effects of wind on single-axis PV trackers
Scientists in South Africa have conducted full-scale research on the effect of wind load on PV panel mounting rails for more than 100 days. Compared to standard design codes, they found lower combined wind load coefficients. Maximum loads occurred for an easterly wind direction.
Sunrise brief: Nevados trackers to qualify as domestic content in 2025
Also on the rise: TMEIC announces 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas. Novel blockchain-based virtual utility for P2P PV trading. And more.
TMEIC announces 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas
The Japan-headquartered manufacturer plans a 144,000 square foot U.S. facility.
Nevados trackers to qualify as domestic content in 2025
Nevados reports that it will soon be taking orders for its domestic content All Terrain Trackers that it says will fully comply with both Treasury’s new elective safe harbor and pre-existing direct cost requirements, helping developers qualify for a 10% domestic content tax credit, which is in addition to the 30% base investment tax credit.
Startup Enteligent secures $6 million to scale solar EV charging
The company offers a DC-to-DC electric bidirectional electric vehicle charger that allows EVs to charge directly from solar panels without the need to convert to AC.
DCE Solar “roof-friendly” solar mount passes key safety certification
The Eco-Top rooftop mounting structure is designed for commercial and industrial rooftops.
Solar inverter manufacturer financial stability ranking updated
The latest financial stability ranking of inverter manufacturers from Sinovoltaics lists Hoymiles Power Electronics, Eaton, Enphase, Kstar and Delta Electronics as the top five.
PV module manufacturer financial stability rankings
The third edition of the Sinovoltaics financial stability report ranking lists India-based Abhishek Corp, Insolartion Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy, all based in India, followed by U.S.-based First Solar as the top five. Six additional manufacturers entered the global ranking.
