Spare capacity exists to support a supply chain shift, industry group says
Michael Parr of the Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance said that excess production capacity in the U.S. and EU could support a call for a supply chain shift.
Sunrise brief: IPL to acquire 195 MW project from Invenergy
Also on the rise: Enphase acquisition adds to its services offering, Wisconsin firm pauses a planned project to pursue RUS funds, and Wood Mackenzie offers an EV outlook to mid-century.
Product roundup: SunPower, Sunnova, LONGi, and more
Check out this week’s list of some of the newest announcements related to clean energy products.
Gibraltar talks TerraSmart acquisition, U.S. solar market optimism
Top leaders from Gibraltar Industries and TerraSmart detail plans to become a “one-stop shop” in the solar development value chain.
Solar companies pledge to oppose forced labor in the supply chain
The pledge is part of an industry-wide effort led by the Solar Energy Industries Association that supports the development of a supply chain traceability protocol.
What role will battery storage have in Biden’s America?
Chip Breitenkamp of NanoGraf discusses American battery manufacturing, how to ensure a resilient and equitable supply chain, and how to create jobs.
Solar company Shoals Technologies raises billions in IPO
Shoals Technologies Group and its parent sold 88.5 million shares during the initial public offering in late January.
Panasonic says it will exit solar manufacturing
The Japanese brand plans to shutter its Malaysian factory, liquidate its Panasonic Solar Energy Malaysia subsidiary, and lay off staff by March 2022.
Sunrise brief: GM goes all in on carbon neutrality, EV transition
Also on the rise: BESS blackstart capability for a major California power station, and Lightsource pb signs a VPPA for a big solar facility in Indiana
Three energy startups to watch in 2021
From panel coatings to power line monitoring and a meter collar that could save homeowners up to $2,000 on a solar installation, Daniel Goldman of Clean Energy Ventures highlights companies that he thinks will break through in 2021.
