NanoPV to open manufacturing plant in Georgia
The company is investing $36 million into a facility to manufacture crystalline silicon and thin film modules, creating around 500 jobs.
China’s electric power woes cast clouds on U.S. solar’s near-term future
The solar manufacturing supply chain is among the Chinese industries hit by a combination of soaring power demand, coal shortages for power generation, and carbon emission reduction measures.
Sunrise brief: Westbridge Energy enters the U.S. market with a Texas solar acquisition
Also on the rise: Energy shortages in China could disrupt or halt deliveries, a Tier 1 manufacturer warns; Arevon acquires a solar+storage peaker project; and researchers explain how large-scale solar can cool nearby areas.
Solar manufacturer warns of delivery delays or stoppages due to China’s power crisis
A memo sent to customers said that the company may delay or stop equipment delivery or seek to renegotiate contracts to pass through price increases.
Meyer Burger: Coming to America
Meyer Burger is one of the world’s leading research and implementation companies developing new solar power technology.
Commerce asks antidumping group for more info, keeping solar tariff issue alive and unsettled
The Department asked that the group of unnamed companies reveal themselves and provide details on whether or not they have sales or production interests in three Asian countries.
Sunrise brief: More solar manufacturing is coming to the U.S.
Also on the rise: Koch makes a $100 million investment in li-ion battery recycling, and battery energy storage pairs well with solar, says the EIA.
Meyer Burger to open U.S. manufacturing facility
The facility will have an initial production capacity of 400 MW annually, with the potential to scale up to multi-gigawatts of capacity.
GAF Energy completes work on rooftop solar manufacturing facility
The roof-integrated solar solutions provider has begun moving into its new 112,000 square-foot San Jose, California, facility.
SEIA warns of a solar industry ‘death blow’ as Commerce weighs tariffs
Swinerton’s George Hershman warned, “This is absolutely the biggest risk and issue for our company and the industry.”
