China adds export restrictions for minerals used in thin-film solar
Restriction on cadmium telluride exports is expected to increase costs for U.S.-based thin-film solar manufacturer First Solar.
Sunrise brief: Energy groups head to Washington in lobbying blitz
Also on the rise: Wyoming legislation attacks net metering, small-scale solar. Enphase full-year revenues down 42%. And more.
Battery materials startup’s technology to boost battery performance
The newly formed company, Elevated Materials, brings ultra-thin lithium films to the battery market.
Enphase full-year revenues down 42%
Enphase annual revenues declined amid an overall downturn in the residential solar market. The company improved its margins and significantly expanded U.S. manufacturing.
Energy groups head to Washington in lobbying blitz
Today groups that represent over 2,000 companies are holding over 100 meetings with members of Congress and staff from both parties to discuss how the tax credits are helping to drive a strong energy and manufacturing economy.
Sunrise brief: U.S. surpasses 50 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity
Also on the rise: U.S. raises tariffs to 60% on Chinese solar polysilicon, wafer and cell. KORE Power halts Arizona energy storage factory. And more.
U.S. raises solar polysilicon, wafer and cell tariffs from China to 60%
After the Biden administration doubled Section 301 tariffs from 25% to 50%, the Trump administration has added another 10%.
KORE Power halts Arizona energy storage factory
The Arizona cell manufacturing plant is on hold, with little detail provided by Kore. The founder and CEO has also stepped down.
U.S. surpasses 50 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity
The buildout is happening across the domestic solar supply chain and, at full capacity, planned facilities will produce enough to meet the demand for solar in the U.S., according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Sunrise brief: A 920% tariff on anode materials from China “would throw the economics of U.S. storage out of whack”
Also on the rise: Rural Energy for America grantee reports federal non-payment for 2024 work. Amid uncertainty, Premier Energies halts plans for U.S. solar cell factory. And more.
