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Modules & Upstream Manufacturing

A new era of made-in-USA solar

There are both challenges and benefits to boosting solar manufacturing in America. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a host of measures to support the production of US renewable energy technologies and could foster a new era for made-in-America solar. pv magazine USA Senior Editor Anne Fischer explores the current status and outlook of US solar manufacturing.

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SolarRecycle.org merges with The Atmosphere Conservancy

Joining forces strengthens the team’s mission to foster a holistic approach to end-of-life solar solutions.

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Sunrise brief: SunPower residential solar now offered in IKEA California locations

Also on the rise: National initiative needed to transition to high-DER grid. RE+ announces three new co-located clean energy events. And more.

Heliene to source solar glass from Canadian Premium Sand

Canadian Premium Sand is building a new manufacturing facility in Manitoba to handle the demand from Hanwha and now Heliene, for its patterned glass.

Yaskawa Solectria Solar inverters to be optimized for First Solar thin film modules

The made-in-USA inverter provider will optimize its XGI 1500 utility-scale string inverters for use with First Solar cadmium telluride solar panels.

Transparent solar glass to debut at RE+ in Anaheim

Toledo Solar, an Ohio-based solar manufacturer, is introducing semi-transparent see-through solar glass designed to be used in net-zero buildings, greenhouses, and more.

Raptor Maps partners with JinkoSolar to streamline the PV module warranty process

Raptor Maps reports that its new software provides a solution to a historically complex process by fusing robotically-captured inspection data with both in-field and manufacturer-supplied data.

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Despite supply challenges, solar panel shipments grew 32% last year

The Energy Information Administration module shipments report showed a steady climb in shipments. Plus, the U.S. may pivot to a domestically sourced solar supply chain.

Sunrise brief: First Solar to expand U.S. solar manufacturing by 4.4 GW

Also on the rise: Polysilicon price relief in 2023 as industry scales to 500 GW capacity. SolarEdge investigated for alleged patent violation. And more.

Polysilicon price relief in 2023 as industry scales to 500 GW capacity

CEA has suggested that solar wafer pricing will fall 23% by the end of 2023, while Bloomberg NEF sees 500 GW of manufacturing capacity online by the end of next year.

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