PVH introduces U.S.-made solar foundation system
With manufacturing based in Texas, the company reports that this is the first foundation system to meet 100% domestic content standards, thus potentially qualifying for the domestic content adder.
Sunrise brief: Antidumping investigation could more than double cost of U.S. EV battery, energy storage
Also on the rise: Perovskite-silicon solar cell achieves 28.6% efficiency, ready for mass production. Energy experts urge California Governor to reject anti-rooftop solar executive order. And more.
Perovskite-silicon solar cell achieves 28.6% efficiency, ready for mass production
South Korean manufacturer Qcells has developed a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with a 28.6% efficiency, noting that it was “fabricated by exclusively using processes that are feasible for mass production.”
Update: New market entrant to manufacture solar cells and modules in U.S.
Newly formed NuVision Solar is a U.S.-owned and operated manufacturer with plans to produce HJT solar cells and modules.
Sunrise brief: Vista Sands 1.3 GW solar project approved in Wisconsin
Also on the rise: Solar and storage on military bases. Survey captures wide-spread optimism for solar’s future, but respondents divided over AI. And more.
Peak Energy establishes sodium-ion battery cell engineering center in Colorado
The company seeks to commercialize alternatives to utility-scale lithium-ion storage.
U.S. doubles solar polysilicon and wafer tariffs on China
Section 301 tariffs on imported solar polysilicon and wafers were increased to 50%.
Unimacts to expand Houston facility for steel solar frame production
Origami Solar sees an opportunity to supply module manufacturers in the U.S. market who are switching from imported aluminum frames to domestically made steel frames.
Sunrise brief: Nextracker delivers first 100% U.S. made solar trackers
Also on the rise: Boston doctors prescribe solar energy. Bridge financing keeps Meyer Burger afloat. And more.
Nextracker delivers first 100% U.S. made solar trackers
The company delivered domestic content tax credit bonus eligible product to a Kern County, California project.
