Sunrise brief: Meyer Burger to bring 2 GW of solar cell manufacturing to Colorado
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2 GW Meyer Burger solar cell factory in Colorado, hints of more coming
The Swiss-German solar machine and module manufacturer has announced it will redirect solar cell manufacturing machines planned for Germany to Colorado in order to get the factory up by the end of 2024, which would make all of their Arizona solar modules qualify for the IRA”s “domestic content”.
Sunrise brief: Tesla solar down 38%, energy storage up 222% in Q2
Also on the rise: Array Technologies to secure domestically made steel from new mill in Texas. Separator tech to prevent battery fires. And more.
Revkor, H2 Gemini to manufacture HJT solar cells and modules in Salt Lake City
Joining the wave of solar manufacturers setting up operations in the U.S. is a new partnership between Revkor Energy Holdings and H2 Gemini, planning a 5GW to 20 GW HJT/perovskite manufacturing facility and a research center in the state of Utah.
Sunrise brief: European warehouses store 40 GW of unsold solar panels
Also on the rise: New York Green Bank provides $25 million credit debt facility for energy storage. Federal agencies urged to tap 25 GW potential of solar on canals. And more.
Sunrise brief: Former coal plant to house 100-hour iron-air battery
Also on the rise: Michigan utility settlement revises resource plan to add 3.8 GW of renewables. Secretary Yellen’s China mission underscores economic diplomacy, domestic climate policy nexus . And more.
SPI Energy’s Solar4America plans HJT solar cell factory in the U.S.
The announced cell factory adds to the company’s U.S. manufacturing plans, which includes modules, wafers and now, cells.
SEG Solar releases all-black 440 W TOPCon solar modules with 22.35% efficiency
California-based SEG Solar says its new panels have a temperature coefficient of -0.30% per degree Celsius. They come with a 30-year power output guarantee for 87.4% of the initial yield.
First Solar to support 12 GW growth trajectory with $1 billion revolving credit
On June 30, the Arizona-based producer of U.S.-made solar panels arranged a new $1 billion credit facility that includes a sub-limit of $250 million of available letters of credit from eleven financial institutions.
Sunrise brief: Biden hails clean energy investments at new Enphase manufacturing site
Also on the rise: Michigan energy storage bills can serve as a model for the nation. DOE announces $45 million for pilot manufacturing of solar components. And more.
