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Californian lithium sulfur battery maker lightens the load for Northvolt

San Jose-based Lyten has acquired lithium metal battery technology company Cuberg from Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, which is battling to reduce costs. Lyten will spend up to $20 million developing a 200 MWh annual capacity of ‘Made in America’ batteries.

Thornova Solar starts solar module production in Indonesia

Thornova Solar has started producing solar modules in Indonesia. CEO William Sheng says the move is in line with changing U.S. market regulations. It plans to supply customers with cells and modules from Indonesia, Laos or the United States by mid-2025.

Enbridge breaks ground on 815 MW Sequoia Solar project in Texas

First PV project from Tri Global portfolio will be one of the largest in North America.

Up to 25 MW of solar will benefit ordinary customers of Philadelphia-area utility

Citizens groups won an order requiring the utility PECO to secure up to 25 MW of solar power, which will be Pennsylvania’s largest solar procurement serving ordinary customers.

Sunrise brief: California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates

Also on the rise: Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability. The grid’s new secret weapon: Your home. And more.

In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week

pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.

Meyer Burger loses biggest customer, questions business viability

Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger faces a significant setback as its largest U.S. customer, D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, has terminated a long-term agreement to purchase solar panels from its Arizona facility.

California utilities scapegoat rooftop solar for high electricity rates

Utilities in California and nationwide are fighting rooftop solar, the major threat to their effective monopoly on the electricity market, said the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA).

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Solar powers past wind

For the first time, solar photovoltaics generated more electricity than wind in a single month, according to the EIA.

Massachusetts House passes climate bill, setting example for other states to follow

The Massachusetts bill includes siting reform, which will help speed the buildout of solar and other clean energy technologies.

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