Qcells to enter into $3 billion supply agreement for U.S.-made polysilicon
Hanwha Qcells will make sizable prepayments to help restart the REC Silicon plant in Moses Lake, Washington, expected by November 1, 2023, with a goal of reaching full capacity by the end of 2024.
Sunrise brief: Non-lithium long-duration battery to join Salt River Project
Also on the rise: Yaskawa Solectria Solar introduces 175 kW to 250 kW utility-scale string inverters. DOE supports retooling of U.S. automotive factories for electric vehicle revolution. And more.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar introduces 175 kW to 250 kW utility-scale string inverters
The U.S.-made inverters are optimized for First Solar modules qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit, said the company.
DOE supports retooling of U.S. automotive factories for electric vehicle revolution
The Department of Energy $15.5 billion package will provide grants and loans to retrofit existing manufacturing centers, and bolster battery manufacturing, with a focus on high-quality jobs.
Sunrise brief: Nexamp orders 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules
Also on the rise: Highway-side solar in three California counties can power 270,000 homes. Summit Ridge Energy to develop six rooftop community solar projects in Maryland. And more.
Nexamp orders 1.5 GW of Heliene solar modules
The modules will support the construction of about 400 new community solar projects.
Sunrise brief: Google to sell rooftop solar mapping data
Also on the rise: Bila Solar announces plans to manufacture lightweight solar modules in U.S. HelioWing: Pre-assembled residential solar canopy. And more.
Bila Solar announces plans to manufacture lightweight solar modules in U.S.
The Singapore-based developer of glassless, frameless solar modules plans to invest nearly $35 million to renovate a facility in Indianapolis.
Sunrise brief: How to avoid solar antidumping tariffs
Also on the rise: California utility pays $175,000 settlement for false ‘renewable’ advertising. Through workforce partnership, Lyft offers solar workers a ride to work. And more.
Re:Build Manufacturing introduces solar ingot processor
The Massachusetts-based company developed the RBM600 Solar CZ Puller to produce high-purity monosilicon ingots for solar panels.
