TOPCon the likely choice of new U.S. solar manufacturers
At the pv magazine RoundtablesUS 2023, four experts weighed in on PV module choices now and into the future, with TOPCon in the spotlight but perovskite and tandem HJT on the not-too-distant horizon.
New survey shows ‘massive’ increase in PV module microcracks
A new study from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) shows that 83% of sites tested as part of a global survey had line cracks, 78% had a soldering anomaly and 76% had complex cracks. The survey involved visual inspections combined with electroluminescence testing across 148 sites in 16 countries.
How the IRA is changing the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape
At the pv magazine RoundtablesUS 2023, a group of four experts answer questions including how realistic it is to reduce our dependence on Chinese imports, what the challenges are for manufacturers in setting up shop in the U.S., how we fill in anticipated gaps in the U.S. supply chain, and more.
Sunrise brief: Canadian Solar to open 5 GW solar cell factory in Indiana
Also on the rise: Solar Energy Technologies Office supporting the buildout of a secure U.S. supply chain. Roadrunner Reserve energy storage system to be one of largest in Arizona. And more.
Canadian Solar to open 5 GW solar cell factory in Indiana
The company will invest $800 million to open the manufacturing plant.
Solar Energy Technologies Office supporting the buildout of a secure U.S. supply chain
Department of Energy SETO director Dr. Jones-Albertus delivered the keynote address at pv magazine’s recent Roundtables US 2023, addressing the energy transition and the growth of domestic solar manufacturing.
Sunrise brief: Qcells completes expansion of Georgia solar manufacturing facility
Also on the rise: LG debuts stackable home battery ranging 10.6 kWh to 17.7 kWh. Will solar overtake natural gas by 2030? And more.
Qcells completes expansion of Georgia solar manufacturing facility
The addition marks the first phase of Qcells’ factory expansion and brings module production capacity to more than 5.1 GW.
Sunrise brief: Suniva announces IRA-driven manufacturing, undermining the value of solar tariffs
Also on the rise: DOE announces $7 billion to kick off seven regional clean hydrogen hubs. Historic agreement accelerates large-scale solar development while minimizing land use impact. And more.
Suniva announces IRA-driven manufacturing, undermining the value of solar tariffs
Six years after petitioning the U.S. government for tariffs to make its products more competitive, U.S.-based Suniva has revealed plans to commence 1 GW of cell manufacturing by spring 2024, followed by an additional 2.5 GW expansion.
