Maine will not pursue a distribution system operator to advance distributed resources
The Maine Governor’s Energy Office has invited comments on how the state may best meet its energy system goals, including growth of distributed energy resources. The office is not pursuing a distribution system operator as a means to meet those goals.
Sunrise brief: Gautam Adani indicted in U.S for alleged solar-related bribery scheme
Also on the rise: Northvolt CEO steps down following bankruptcy filing. Vertical solar power at U.S. airports. 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.
Gautam Adani indicted in U.S for alleged solar-related bribery scheme
Gautam Adani faces an indictment in the United States over claims it led a scheme to bribe Indian officials to secure multibillion-dollar solar contracts. The charges allege the group concealed its actions while seeking capital from US and global investors.
Sunrise brief: Bill introduced to halt IRS implementation of 45X tax credits
Also on the rise: Silfab secures $100 million to manufacture solar cells in U.S. Enphase releases portable power station. And more.
Enphase introduces portable off-grid battery
The solar microinverter provider introduced a 1500 Wh portable battery bank.
U.S. Congressmen introduce bill to block IRS implementation of 45X tax credit
Congressmen John Moolenaar and Jared Golden introduced a new bill that aims to halt advanced manufacturing tax credits.
Panasonic releases new R32 heat pumps
Panasonic launched its new R32 heat pumps for the Canadian market, introducing the Exterios Z and ClimaPure XZ series. The models offer heating capacities ranging from 10,900 Btu/h to 28,800 Btu/h, depending on specifications.
Silfab secures $100 million to manufacture solar cells in U.S.
Half of the funding is coming from a $50 million equity investment and the other half from a green loan, which will enable Silfab to scale its solar cell manufacturing plant in South Carolina.
Michigan townships challenge state’s solar control
A lawsuit alleges that Michigan’s takeover of zoning authority for large-scale solar and wind projects violates the state’s rulemaking process.
