Sinovoltaics updates map of North American solar supply chain
The North American manufacturing hub has added several new producers across the PV module supply chain but analysts see continued cell, wafer and polysilicon capacity constraints. The report is based on announcements of capacities at regional sites that produce solar modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon and metallurgical-grade silicon.
First Solar sues JinkoSolar for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
First Solar has sued JinkoSolar in a US federal court in Delaware, claiming that the Chinese manufacturer infringed upon US Patent No. 9,130,074, which is related to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar technology.
First Solar cashes in on sale of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits
Generated from the manufacturer’s U.S. facilities, First Solar expects to receive gross cash proceeds of approximately $819 million upon the transaction’s completion.
In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
U.S. solar cell manufacturer shoring up supply chain with second multi-year agreement
ES Foundry announced a multi-year agreement to supply 300 MW of U.S.-made solar cells to Bila Solar, an Indianapolis-based maker of ultra-lightweight solar modules.
Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy, relocates to Austin
After acquiring the U.S. manufacturing assets of Trina Solar, Freyr Battery rebrands as T1 Energy and continues plans to produce both solar modules and cells in Texas.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge stock rises over 20% on positive cash flow guidance
Also on the rise: U.S. community solar jumps 35%, but faces future uncertainty. U.S. manufacturer offers steel-framed bifacial solar modules. And more.
Talon PV to supply U.S. solar cells to module manufacturer SEG Solar
Starting in 2026, Talon agreed to supply N-type solar cells to U.S. module manufacturer SEG Solar.
U.S. manufacturer offers steel-framed bifacial solar modules
Heliene announced a multi-year agreement with Origami Solar, a U.S. manufacturer of steel frames for solar modules, eliminating tariff and supply chain risk of imported aluminum frames.
U.S. startup unveils ‘world’s largest’ transparent organic PV window
Next Energy said its laminated transparent power-generating windows were produced with its pilot production line.
