Manufacturing

Also on the rise: Massachusetts climate bill removes anti-competitive electric choice provision. Carolina utility chasing waterfalls, costing consumers billions. And more.

This historic level of investment is key to achieving American manufacturing independence and clean energy security.

Also on the rise: As Texans are asked to cut energy use amidst a heat wave, solar and batteries step up. Intersect Power places order for 2.4 GW of First Solar modules. And more.

A long-time customer of First Solar’s, Intersect Power is expected to be one of the largest buyers and operators of First Solar technology by 2027.

Also on the rise: White House announces solar initiatives to reduce electricity bills, create clean energy jobs. Solar powered lawn mowing. And more.

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced his support for a new reconciliation package named the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes billions in spending for clean energy.

The US module provider said the panels produced at the facility will be 100% compliant with the US Commerce Department’s Withhold and Release Order on Hoshine silicon.

In the Q2 earnings call, LG reported a drop in revenue from Q2 2021 but aims to achieve double-digit profit margin in five years.

Also on the rise: New home battery can provide backup power as well as smart time of use charging/discharging. Connecticut to allow distributed resources to compete with distribution grid upgrades. And more.

Battery manufacturing facilities will be built in Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan to produce EV batteries under the Ultium Cell name.