Manufacturing

Arctech Solar released a new white paper outlining the opportunities presented by stowing modules at a zero-degree angle in high-wind scenarios, a solution made possible by the advent of rigid trackers.

The agreement brings Powin to nearly 10GWh of Stack750 storage solutions under contract via supply agreements and other contracts.

Also on the rise: SolaREIT closes $100 million securitization with Nuveen. Fort Riley gets 350 more solar installations on housing. Supply and construction partners selected for Gemini solar project. Mitrex releases the Solar Brick, a BIPV facade.

Mitrex solar facades are being installed on a 7000 square feet area on a building in Canada, producing an estimated 90,000 kWh of power annually.

The Electrip by Letenda is a 30-foot bus with Cummins batteries and nearly 300kWh onboard.

The procurement will help SB Energy to meet the demands of the company’s 4GW solar and storage development pipeline in the US.

Also on the rise: DOE program creates pathways for organizations to reduce carbon. Our Next Energy said it will use the funding led by BMW to accelerate R&D and build a US EV battery manufacturing facility. Gridpoint closes $75 million in funding. EnergyBin and Good Sun team up to give solar modules a second life in underserved communities. Solaria extends PowerXT 400 Series Premium solar panel warranty to 30 years. Erthos–earth-mounted solar provider earns funding.

Michigan’s Our Next Energy (ONE) said it will use the funding led by BMW to accelerate R&D and build a US manufacturing facility.

The warranty covers linear power, labor and workmanship.

SOLV Energy CEO George Hershman joined pv magazine to offer his view on the antidumping/anti-circumvention case.