A new era of made-in-USA solar
There are both challenges and benefits to boosting solar manufacturing in America. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a host of measures to support the production of US renewable energy technologies and could foster a new era for made-in-America solar. pv magazine USA Senior Editor Anne Fischer explores the current status and outlook of US solar manufacturing.
SolarRecycle.org merges with The Atmosphere Conservancy
Joining forces strengthens the team’s mission to foster a holistic approach to end-of-life solar solutions.
Goldman Sachs and Cleanhill Partners acquire majority stake in EPC Power
With clean energy installations projected to skyrocket, the two financial powerhouses value EPC Power’s position in the evolution of the industry.
Sunrise brief: U.S. installed a record 2.6 GWh of grid-scale energy storage in Q2
Also on the rise: Ambri Liquid Metal battery storage system to help back up Microsoft cloud services. New grid-scale LFP battery from Canadian Solar. And more.
Sunrise brief: Canadian Solar to unveil all-in-one residential battery and inverter
Also on the rise: Transfer payments vs tax equity, a utility-scale analysis. Solar energy to help McDonald’s meet sustainability goals. And more.
Sunrise brief: SunPower residential solar now offered in IKEA California locations
Also on the rise: National initiative needed to transition to high-DER grid. RE+ announces three new co-located clean energy events. And more.
Heliene to source solar glass from Canadian Premium Sand
Canadian Premium Sand is building a new manufacturing facility in Manitoba to handle the demand from Hanwha and now Heliene, for its patterned glass.
Sunrise brief: Installed and operational solar capacity in U.S. may increase threefold in five short years
Also on the rise: Transparent solar glass to debut at RE+ in Anaheim. Metal roofing streamlines solar installations. And more.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar inverters to be optimized for First Solar thin film modules
The made-in-USA inverter provider will optimize its XGI 1500 utility-scale string inverters for use with First Solar cadmium telluride solar panels.
Transparent solar glass to debut at RE+ in Anaheim
Toledo Solar, an Ohio-based solar manufacturer, is introducing semi-transparent see-through solar glass designed to be used in net-zero buildings, greenhouses, and more.
