Jacksonville, Florida, approves $23 million incentive package for Jinko Solar
The Chinese module manufacturer has promised to bring 800 jobs to the city with an average wage of nearly $46,000 and invest $410 million to build a new factory.
US solar tariffs: Korea to file WTO petition, Mexico considers legal action
The latest reactions to President Trump’s tariffs on imported solar include the Korean Government’s announcement that it will file a petition with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Mexico’s promise of legal action.
Mission Solar Energy to hire 50 workers
The Texas-based PV maker plans to reach its full production capacity of 200 MW.
SEIA warns of 23,000 solar job losses due to tariffs
Despite winning concessions from the Trump Administration in the Section 201 case, SEIA is still fighting.
JinkoSolar looks to set up Florida factories
A source has revealed to pv magazine that the Chinese PV behemoth is the company negotiating with the city of Jacksonville, Florida.
Solaria raises $23 million, will triple manufacturing capacities
The high-efficiency PV maker plans to expand its annual production capacity to 300 MW by the end of 2018, with more production in both the United States and South Korea.
Tesla begins production of Solar Roof tiles at New York gigafactory
The company also says that it has begun installation of the Solar Roof on the homes of non-employee homeowners.
Jackonsville, Florida, courts global solar manufacturer
An un-named PV maker is seeking $54 million in state and local incentives to build its U.S. headquarters in the state, along with investing $410 million to build two factories employing 800 workers.
China, aiming to dominate global solar production? Inconceivable
The U.S. International Trade Commission delivered a report to President Trump that should bolster Section 201 petitioners Suniva and SolarWorld’s efforts to get the president to impose sanctions on solar imports as the January 26 deadline looms.
Florida module manufacturer flourishes
SolarTech Universal plans to expand its employee base by 100 next year – including in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
