Hounen to build 1 GW solar module factory in U.S.
China-based module manufacturer Huonen Solar plans to build a panel manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The factory will produce modules for the U.S. market.
Sunrise brief: Solar grazing methods and more at Solar Farm Summit
Also on the rise: The reshoring of American solar manufacturing has begun. Job moves in clean tech. And more.
The reshoring of American solar manufacturing has begun
SEIA’s white paper on solar and storage manufacturing includes an interactive map showing that the momentum has begun for a transformational buildout of domestic solar and storage manufacturing.
Can the U.S. fill its domestic solar supply chain gaps?
Developments in the U.S. solar marketplace are leaving many wondering if manufacturing will ramp up fast enough to meet demand. Anne Fischer considers potential supply chain gaps that could leave the country dependent on imports.
The world’s largest solar panel manufacturer is coming to Ohio
Longi Solar is combining forces with solar developer Invenergy to build a 5 GW/year solar module manufacturing facility in Pataskala, Ohio.
Sunrise brief: Solar panel imports are picking up after months of detainment gridlock
Also on the rise: Inside transferability, or selling renewable energy tax credits. Polar Racking 19 MW Axsus tracker order for N.Y. community solar portfolio. And more.
Silfab Solar raises $125 million for U.S. cell and module manufacturing
The North American module manufacturer announced a second investment round from ARC Financial Corp.
Maxeon posts Q4 2022 revenue beat, increased shipments, stock up 44%
Maxeon module shipments of 734 MW were above ROTH MKM Partners’ estimate of 699 MW, and a 27.2% improvement over 577 MW shipped in Q4 2021.
Sunrise brief: Raptor Maps points to growing problem of PV system underperformance
Also on the rise: Distributed generation finance platform raises $25 million. Honda reusing vehicle fuel cells to build 500 kW stationary fuel cell system. And more.
Reviewing the U.S. solar panel value chain manufacturing capacity
From polysilicon to panels through recycling, how much domestic capacity does the U.S. have?
