First Solar opens $1.1 billion solar factory in Alabama
The thin-film specialist inaugurated a new, vertically integrated manufacturing facility that adds 3.5 GW of capacity.
Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage dominating future U.S. power grid
Also on the rise: Hydrogen-powered data center planned for Texas. Solar module manufacturer closes $50 million tax credit transfer. And more.
Solar module manufacturer closes $50 million tax credit transfer
Heliene will use the investment on its existing and planned U.S. solar cell and module manufacturing facilities.
Sunrise brief: Government nuclear sites across U.S. going solar
Also on the rise: Solar recycling innovation keeps solar panels out of landfills. U.S. solar industry on track to install 250 GW in five years. And more.
Sunrise brief: Setting standards for solar supply chain transparency
Also on the rise: Kimberly-Clark Corp. signs $230 million+ tax credit transfer deal with Schneider Electric. BLM seeks comment on two large-scale solar projects. And more.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar prices hover near all-time low
Also on the rise: A look at Tim Walz’ clean energy record as governor of Minnesota. Completing Western transmission lines would enable 73 GW of renewables and storage. And more.
Enzinc opens U.S. manufacturing center for battery anodes
The company’s proprietary technology is enabling traditional lead-acid battery makers to offer what the company says are safe, sustainable and substantially higher-powered nickel-zinc batteries.
Thin-film tandem solar in the U.S.
Tandem solar-cell technology featuring silicon has been widely researched but materials such as perovskites, paired with established thin-film solar or with other perovskite cells, are pointing to a new development path.
Canada in line for first Indigenous people-led battery gigafactory
The Malahat Nation, from Canada’s British Columbia province, is building a factory that will assemble Taiwanese battery cells into 1 GWh per year of battery packs for use in homes and businesses.
Affordable Wire Management introduces three utility-scale solar products
The company introduced a hail-stow hanger, a hanger for north-south orientations, and rail system for clustered disconnect designs.
