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China’s solar cell production capacity may reach 600 GW by year-end

The Asia Europe Clean Energy (Solar) Advisory revealed that most of the planned new solar cell production capacity relates to high-efficiency n-type cell technologies such as TOPCon and HJT.

Global installed PV capacity could hit 260 GW in 2022

The International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA PVPS) estimates that 173.5 GW of new solar capacity was installed in 2021, and that figure might rise to 260 GW in 2022. pv magazine spoke with the co-chair of the European Solar Manufacturing Council to look into the figures.

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Sunrise brief: Inside the IRA–What is an Energy Community?

Also on the rise: Tesla proposes enabling renewables developers to estimate a project’s interconnection costs. Utility-scale developer for sale. And more.

Albemarle wins grant to build lithium facility in North Carolina

Albemarle’s plans include the development of both the lithium concentrator and the mega-flex conversion facility, the proposed reopening of the Kings Mountain mine, and an active expansion of the Silver Peak facility.

Sunrise brief: Proposed regional clean hydrogen hubs to compete for $7 billion in DOE funding

Also on the rise: Renewable PPA price relief from the Inflation Reduction Act may take time. Salient Energy zinc-ion battery passes UL safety testing. And more.

Salient Energy zinc-ion battery passes UL safety testing

Nova Scotia-based Salient Energy’s non-flammable battery is one step closer to commercialization.

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Sunrise brief: U.S. DOE invests $14 million to enhance environmental and wildlife benefits of solar

Also on the rise: World has technical potential to host 47.6 PWh of photovoltaic-thermal panels. Artificial intelligence could speed interconnection, says Amazon executive. And more.

Sunrise brief: U.S. solar electricity for $0 per kWh?

Also on the rise: A user guide to the Inflation Reduction Act. Rooftop wind energy innovation claims 50% more energy than solar at same cost. And more.

User guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

BlueGreen Alliance releases implementation guide to help workers, families and communities maximize benefits of the IRA.

Could we see U.S. solar electricity for $0 per kWh?

A Credit Suisse report suggests that from 2025 through 2032, the United States could see solar and wind PPAs regularly signed for under 1¢/kWh, due to a combination of manufacturing and project tax credits.

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