Sunrise brief: Enphase launches three-phase inverter for commercial market
Also on the rise: SMA to build 3.5 GW inverter factory in U.S. Residential air source heat pump for cold climates. And more.
SMA to build 3.5 GW inverter factory in U.S.
SMA Solar Technology AG says it will open a new 3.5 GW inverter factory at an unspecified location in the United States in 2025. The German manufacturer is currently talking with several U.S. states and potential partners to select the best production site.
Gates-backed Fourth Power pilots thermal storage based on TPV cells
Fourth Power, backed by Bill Gates’ venture firm, has developed high-density thermal energy storage based on thermophotovoltaic cells. The tech, which is reportedly 10 times cheaper than lithium-ion batteries, is based on the U.S. company’s patented liquid metal heat transfer system.
Sunrise brief: Carbon capture hubs could present solution for industrial emitters
Also on the rise: ASICS doubles the solar on Mississippi distribution center. The states of Nevada and Arkansas stand center stage in the development of lithium projects. And more.
Elevating U.S. energy security & reshaping domestic supply chains
Amidst the changing currents of U.S. energy policy and supply chain reform, the states of Nevada and Arkansas stand center stage in the development of lithium projects.
All solar cell efficiencies at a glance
The research group led by Professor Martin Green has published Version 63 of the solar cell efficiency tables. There are six new results reported in the new version.
Sunrise brief: U.S. adds 33 GW of solar in 2023
Also on the rise: 2024 will be a year of recovery for residential solar, says Enphase co-founder. Largest solar installation in Mississippi begins operations. And more.
Sharp unveils 575 W TOPCon solar panel with 22.26% efficiency
Sharp’s new IEC61215- and IEC61730-certified solar panels have an operating temperature coefficient of -0.30% per C and a bifaciality factor of over 80%.
U.S. draft rules may disqualify Australian critical minerals from IRA subsidies
A number of critical mineral producers will likely be ineligible for U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies, as the US government has published draft rules forbidding access to enterprises with stakes held by Chinese investors.
Sunrise brief: Heliene expands solar manufacturing in the U.S.
Also on the rise: Treasury overloaded by renewable energy low-income tax credit applications. RFP alert: New York seeks “expedited” solar. And more.
