IRA to drive $114 billion in U.S. renewable energy investments by 2031, report says
The advanced manufacturing production (AMPC) credit and domestic content requirement (DCR) are key to spurring a more rapid U.S. renewable energy economy, Wood Mackenzie notes.
U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board rules in favor of Q Cells in patent dispute with REC
The Board issued a favorable decision for Hanwha Q Cells over REC Solar’s patent claims. The court has ruled that the contested claims of REC’s U.S. patent were not patentable. The decision is similar to those in courts in China and Europe, according to Q Cells.
Sunrise brief: Crafting a California community solar market
Also on the rise: Department of Defense maintains strong commitment to renewable energy. Longroad Energy begins construction of its largest solar-plus-storage project. And more.
Longi plans new 100 GW wafer plant, 50 GW solar cell factory in China
Longi Solar said it will invest approximately $6.6 billion in 100 GW of wafer capacity and 50 GW of solar cell capacity in Shaanxi province, China.
Sunrise brief: Duke Energy carbon plan sells ratepayers short
Also on the rise: Mexico could reach its goal of 35% clean electricity by 2024. Trina Solar’s new 6.5 GW Vietnam wafer plant to exclusively supply U.S. market. And more.
Trina Solar’s new 6.5 GW Vietnam wafer plant to exclusively supply U.S. market
Trina Solar said it will start operating a new 6.5 GW solar wafer factory in Vietnam from mid-2023 to exclusively supply the utility, commercial and industrial (C&I) segments in the United States, as well as the US residential solar market.
Sunrise brief: Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
Also on the rise: JA solar to manufacture modules in Arizona. A stop in Texas on the pv magazine 50 states of solar incentives series. And more.
It will take about a year to birth a 2 GW solar module assembly facility
The world’s fourth largest solar manufacturer joins a plethora of U.S. solar manufacturing announcements that have amounted to greater than 40 GW since the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
How the IRA persuaded a Jordanian solar firm to invest in the U.S.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) opened a new door for solar manufacturers, as one of the executives behind a Philadelphia Solar to bring PV production to the U.S. explains.
Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
The company plans to manufacture 3.3 GW of solar ingots, wafers, cells, and finished modules in new Georgia facility, creating 2,500 clean energy jobs.
