Manufacturing

The move comes as Reliance pushes forward with its $10 billion plan to expand in the renewable energy industry.

The ESS battery systems have a prescribed design life of 25 years, but the battery modules, electrolyte, plumbing, and other components may well last for decades longer with proper maintenance.

Output will be shipped to the U.S. and the company is considering a U.S.-based manufacturing presence.

Also on the rise: Using AI to detect faults in residential solar systems, Georgia Power gets an OK for a BESS, and China’s power woes are affecting U.S. solar markets.

The company is investing $36 million into a facility to manufacture crystalline silicon and thin film modules, creating around 500 jobs.

The solar manufacturing supply chain is among the Chinese industries hit by a combination of soaring power demand, coal shortages for power generation, and carbon emission reduction measures.

Also on the rise: Energy shortages in China could disrupt or halt deliveries, a Tier 1 manufacturer warns; Arevon acquires a solar+storage peaker project; and researchers explain how large-scale solar can cool nearby areas.

A memo sent to customers said that the company may delay or stop equipment delivery or seek to renegotiate contracts to pass through price increases.

Funds will be used to develop larger form factor products targeting industrial electrification and e-mobility markets.

Meyer Burger is one of the world’s leading research and implementation companies developing new solar power technology.