TOPCon the likely choice of new U.S. solar manufacturers
At the pv magazine RoundtablesUS 2023, four experts weighed in on PV module choices now and into the future, with TOPCon in the spotlight but perovskite and tandem HJT on the not-too-distant horizon.
New survey shows ‘massive’ increase in PV module microcracks
A new study from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) shows that 83% of sites tested as part of a global survey had line cracks, 78% had a soldering anomaly and 76% had complex cracks. The survey involved visual inspections combined with electroluminescence testing across 148 sites in 16 countries.
How the IRA is changing the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape
At the pv magazine RoundtablesUS 2023, a group of four experts answer questions including how realistic it is to reduce our dependence on Chinese imports, what the challenges are for manufacturers in setting up shop in the U.S., how we fill in anticipated gaps in the U.S. supply chain, and more.
Sunrise brief: Canadian Solar to open 5 GW solar cell factory in Indiana
Also on the rise: Solar Energy Technologies Office supporting the buildout of a secure U.S. supply chain. Roadrunner Reserve energy storage system to be one of largest in Arizona. And more.
Canadian Solar to open 5 GW solar cell factory in Indiana
The company will invest $800 million to open the manufacturing plant.
Solar Energy Technologies Office supporting the buildout of a secure U.S. supply chain
Department of Energy SETO director Dr. Jones-Albertus delivered the keynote address at pv magazine’s recent Roundtables US 2023, addressing the energy transition and the growth of domestic solar manufacturing.
Sunrise brief: American Battery Factory breaks ground on $1.2 billion Arizona gigafactory
Also on the rise: TotalEnergies adds a 280 MW Texas solar facility to its portfolio. Sunnova misses on Q3 earnings, posts sunny forecast for 2024. And more.
American Battery Factory breaks ground on $1.2 billion Arizona gigafactory
The lithium-ferro-phosphate battery cell factory will provide an estimated 1,000 jobs to the Tucson, Arizona area.
Sunrise brief: Enphase launches home EV charger
Also on the rise: Downward trend for PV module prices losing momentum, California sets first appliance standards to balance renewables, and more.
Peak Energy moves toward establishing a domestic market for sodium-ion energy storage systems
Sodium-ion energy storage system manufacturer, Peak Energy, is working to streamline what it believes is the biggest bottleneck to scaling enough battery energy storage systems to accommodate 80% renewable energy generation and 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035.
