Sunrise brief: IRA should incentivize steel solar frames, says report
Also on the rise: Minnesota sues GoodLeap, Sunlight, Mosaic and Dividend over dealer fees. Improving transmission planning. And more.
Leading U.S. solar tracker providers expand their manufacturing footprint
Array Technologies broke ground on a factory in New Mexico, while Nextracker expanded operations with a contract manufacturer.
IRA should incentivize steel solar frames, says report
A report from Origami Solar and Wood Mackenzie advises that if the U.S. solar industry switched from aluminum to recycled steel frames, it would no longer need to import aluminum frames from Asia.
Enphase delivers revenue miss amid softened residential solar demand
The company remains profitable, generating $41.8 million in free cash flow, despite a slumping market.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon sues REC, Hanwha Qcells for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
Also on the rise: Anker home energy storage system now available in North America. Nextracker cuts solar tracker carbon by 35% with recycled steel and electric furnaces. And more.
Australian battery materials company plans U.S. manufacturing plant
Sicona has confirmed it will develop its first commercial manufacturing facility in the United States as part of its ambition to become the biggest producer of silicon-carbon battery materials in the world.
Origami Solar readies production of steel solar module frames
The U.S. based developer of steel PV module frames said its products are an alternative to conventional aluminum frames. They passed several third party tests as the company readies production and evaluations by module manufacturers.
Sunrise brief: U.S. median residential solar price is $2.80 per watt, payback period 8 years
Also on the rise: Turkish solar module manufacturer begins production in Texas. Construction starts at solar microgrid in Northern California Tribal community. And more.
Germany gets the spotlight at RE+ 2024
The renewable energy conference, RE+ 2024, taking place in September in Anaheim, California, will showcase German clean energy companies in the Spotlight Country Pavilion.
Turkish solar module manufacturer begins production in Texas
Elin has an agreement with key U.S. distributors and will begin with 1 GW annual production, intending to increase to 2 GW within 18 months, the company reports.
