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Modules & Upstream Manufacturing

Sanyo settles solar delamination lawsuit, lawyers win big

A series of mid-2000s solar panels manufactured by Sanyo and sold via Panasonic had consistent front side lamination issues. While the settlement concluded that module buyers would receive prorated refunds, the lawfirm received over $1.7 million.

First Solar receives order from Akuo for 500 MW of advanced thin film modules

The multi-year agreement would see deliveries from 2024 to 2026 for US and international utility-scale solar projects.

Industrial process for ‘mobile’ solar module recycling

German company Flaxres has developed an industrial process to recycle PV modules, and has begun operating a pilot facility at its new site where 10 tons of solar modules can be recycled daily. Flaxres plans to make equipment based on this facility available to international customers.

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Sunrise brief: Qcells to secure solar glass from Canada for its US manufacturing operation

Also on the rise: Georgia Power expands plans to 9 GW of renewable energy by 2035. The problematic side of renewable energy credits. And more.

Qcells to secure solar glass from Canada for its US manufacturing operation

Canadian Premium Sand and Hanwha sign agreement for patterned solar glass manufactured in Manitoba.

Sunrise brief: Five things to consider in designing and commissioning high performance solar-plus-storage projects 

Also on the rise: Comparing performance of transparent solar windows to traditional windows. Solar project makes use of idle capped landfill in New Jersey. And more.

Solar panel sizes continue to get larger and improve LCOE, says trend report

A TrendForce report shows growth in production of modules over 600 W and increased format size. Cells and wafers are getting larger as well.

Sunrise brief: How Mosaic is able to accelerate growth in uncertain times

Also on the rise: Toledo Solar talks made-in-USA solar for stable supply chains, lower emissions, fair labor. What’s the value of curtailing renewables? And more.

Made-in-USA solar for stable supply chains, lower emissions, fair labor

Toledo Solar founder Aaron Bates joined pv magazine usa to explain the benefits of US made solar and cadmium telluride technology.

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Sunrise brief: BrightNight to meet one third of Arizona utility’s peak demand with solar and storage project

Also on the rise: GAF Energy to open solar tile manufacturing facility in Texas. States that enable distributed storage will make room for more rooftop solar. And more.

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