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Modules & Upstream Manufacturing

Solar construction costs dropped following pandemic, per EIA data

Since the pandemic began in 2021, module prices have continued to fall, hitting a two-year low globally in April 2023. In the first two months of 2023, average U.S. module prices were $0.36 per Wdc, down 11% quarter-over-quarter.

Toledo Solar and First Solar reach agreement in lawsuit

Details of the settlement are confidential; however, Toledo Solar announced a new investor-led Independent board of directors and leadership team.

Manufacturing a solar powered economy

One year after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, federal policies help turn the page toward an economy powered by emissions-free technology and domestic manufacturing.

P-type solar products may be phased out by 2026 as n-type tech ‘rapidly’ expands

The rise of cost-effective TOPCon cell technology last year led to a ‘surge’ in production demand for solar n-type cell technology, with leading industry analysts TrendForce prophesying PERC cell capacities ‘may’ be phased out in two to three years.

Sunrise brief: IRA one year later and the future of community solar

Also on the rise: Ohio community solar pilot would unlock 1.75 GW market. On the Floor at RE+: $12/module recycling, Tesla Powerwall III specs, EV vegetation management, and more.

Runergy releases new N-type solar module series

The company also inked new strategic cooperation agreements while displaying the new line of solar modules at RE+ 2023 in Las Vegas.

On the Floor at RE+: $12/module recycling, Tesla Powerwall III specs, EV vegetation management, and more

During an electrifying visit to Las Vegas, pv magazine USA not only enjoyed a party in an ice bar and another in a Ferris Wheel above the city, but also attended SEIA’s “Women in Solar” event and shook hands with numerous manufacturers of solar goods.

Maxeon to acquire shingled cell solar patents from Complete Solaria

In addition to the solar panel patent portfolio, Maxeon will gain complete Solaria’s dealer channel operations and contracts.

Sunrise brief: The top 10 states for residential solar

Also on the rise: Native American group recruits solar construction firms as tribal partners. Gautam Solar introduces N-type TOPCon solar modules. And more.

Gautam Solar introduces N-type TOPCon solar modules

The company released product lines for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications for the U.S. market.

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