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LG to close US solar module manufacturing facility

The closing of the Alabama-based facility comes in tandem with the announcement that LG will be folding its solar module business by the end of June.

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Polysilicon price reaches $39.3/kg — the highest since 2011

The price of polysilicon last week reached its highest level since 2011 and, according to Chinese module manufacturer JinkoSolar, there are no visible signs that it could drop this year, as predicted by several analysts.

LG exits solar module business

The Korean manufacturer said its solar module business will be closed by the end of June. It blamed uncertainties in the global solar industry for its decision.

Utilities are investing in renewables more than ever before to improve their ESG profiles

Ernst & Young’s 2021 report detailing transactions in power and utilities shows a higher focus on ESG initiatives and renewable deals across the country’s utilities.

Sunrise brief: Utilities appeal FERC denial to leave TVA–decision goes to courts

Also on the rise: LONGi modules detained under Hoshine WRO released. IBC solar cells shows efficiency potential of over 29%. SPI to begin manufacturing in former Sunergy plant. Is accelerated interconnection possible? Build Back Better now or later.

Standardization turns EV potential to reality

Mass adoption of electric vehicles presents boundless opportunities for these vehicles to support our grid and power our homes. Developing and adopting standards for this emergent technology is needed to accelerate the path to these opportunities.

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Utilities appeal FERC denial to leave TVA

The decision will now go to the courts, where subsequent decisions and appeals could drag this matter on far into the foreseeable future.

ROTH: 100MW of modules detained under Hoshine WRO released

Shipping containers storing roughly 100MW of LONGi solar modules have been released, reports ROTH Capital Partners in an industry note, while Trina has had the vast majority of its detained product released, if not all of it entirely. 

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Ohio regulators approve 325MW solar project

The project is the third-largest approved under the state’s recent large-scale solar boom.

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Schneider Electric purchases controlling stake in EnergySage

The acquisition is expected to enable EnergySage to develop new solutions for high-efficiency HVAC, smart home devices, and other clean energy products and services.

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