DOE announces $45 million for pilot manufacturing of solar components
Funding from the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda is intended to support silicon component manufacturing and develop dual-use PV technologies.
Sunrise brief: California’s electricity duck curve is deepening
Also on the rise: First Solar secures 1 GW module order. DOE advances $1 billion of $7 billion clean hydrogen strategy. And more.
New study finds growing inequality in metal footprints of renewable power value chains
A U.S.-Chinese research team has investigated the flow of iron, copper, aluminum, and other precious metals from source to end-use destination in the renewable energy infrastructure value chain. It found significant imbalances that can be attributed to the continuous outsourcing of metal demand for the renewable power sector to developing economies.
Complete Solaria to go public via SPAC merger
Complete Solaria, an integrated provider of solar installation solutions using Solaria’s own solar modules, plans to list on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker “CSLR” by the end of July 2023.
Sunrise brief: The missing ingredient in U.S. solar policy
Also on the rise: The energy transition is off-track, says IRENA. Solar group petitions to suspend Dominion Energy interconnection rules. And more.
Maxeon’s PV module capacity hits 2.5 GW in Mexico
Maxeon Solar Technologies says it has invested $70 million to upgrade its panel factory in Mexicali, Mexico, to 1.8 GW. The remaining capacity is provided by a 700 MW facility that the Singapore-based manufacturer operates in Ensenada.
Sunrise brief: Vikram Solar to manufacture modules, wafers, ingots in the U.S.
Also on the rise: Operational risk for solar asset owners. Agrivoltaics seeking mainstream recognition in Farm Bill. And more.
Vikram Solar announces $1.5 billion vertically integrated manufacturing operation
Vikram reports that its new joint venture will build a 4 GW solar module production facility in Brighton, Colorado, followed by a wafer and ingot facility in a Southern State.
First Solar, QCells and Solarge to qualify for 2023 sustainably produced modules label
By specifying EPEAT panels, the recognitions show production of modules adheres to sustainably made, low-carbon products for developers and buyers.
Sunrise brief: Ten most common rooftop solar safety risks
Also on the rise: Top risks for solar assets–Extreme weather. Community solar, workforce, solar canopies in focus at NYSEIA conference. And more.
