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.
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.
Trump executive order places 25% tariff on aluminum and steel
Aluminum is used in solar panel frames and racking and steel is used in solar ground mounts and trackers.
U.S.-made First Solar modules available through new partnership
Distributor Guided Path Solar offers First Solar modules made in Ohio facilities. The modules contain 100% domestic content and are expected to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s domestic content bonus.
China adds export restrictions for minerals used in thin-film solar
Restriction on cadmium telluride exports is expected to increase costs for U.S.-based thin-film solar manufacturer First Solar.
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.
