First Solar weighs in on the Section 201 trade case
The world’s largest thin-film solar maker has sided with the petitioners, testifying to the difficulties that U.S. solar cell and module makers are experiencing and the challenges of competing with imports supported by foreign governments.
ZAF starts nickel-zinc battery factory in Missouri
The 50 MWh factory shows that there is more going on in the battery space than lithium-ion.
From the editor: Playing with fire
The latest proposals by Suniva and SolarWorld for trade relief under the Section 201 process are dangerous and unreasonable.
Mission Solar Energy to supply PetersenDean with solar panels
The nation’s largest private roofing contractor will be sourcing modules from the Texas-based PV maker, raising questions about its previous supply arrangement with SolarWorld.
Manufacturing and Section 201: An interview with PanelClaw CEO Costa Nicolaou (video)
In this interview with pv magazine LIVE from the SPI 2017 trade show, PanelClaw CEO Costa Nicalaou makes a case for why any trade action imposed under the Section 201 case will be bad not only for installations, but for the makers of racking, tracking and mounting systems.
SolarWorld Americas to (re-)hire up to 200 workers
The Oregon-based cell and module maker says that last Friday’s injury finding has given it sufficient confidence to start hiring again, after devastating layoffs this summer.
Possible exemptions to Section 201: A lifeline for the U.S. market?
Friday’s ruling by the ITC found no injury from several nations including Canada and Singapore, which could exempt imports from these nations from trade action. What does that mean for the U.S. market?
BYD to supply 170 MW of PV modules to NextEra
The Tesla of China has also announced plans to launch its high-voltage B-Box residential battery system in the United States.
What’s this about a trade case? 4 takeaways from Solar Power International
The largest solar trade show in the United States wrapped up this week. pv magazine takes a look at what went down, and the trends from the show floor.
Axsus Solar launches first tracker
Canadian start-up Axsus has launched its first tracker, which reduces metal content by 25%.
