Clean energy jobs seeing growth across the U.S.
Jobs in clean energy outpaced the overall workforce, adding nearly 4% from 2021 to 2022. That number is expected to rise as projects come to fruition as a result of passage of important clean energy legislation.
Five major solar panel suppliers found in violation of antidumping laws
Units of BYD, Longi, Canadian Solar, Trina Solar and New East Solar were found in violation of trade laws and now face heavy tariffs. Three major suppliers were found to not be in violation.
Federal government proposes new rules for green-grid construction
The DOE established an interagency program to try to streamline the approval and construction of transmission grids with a timeboxed approach to the research collaboration building and renovation phase.
Sunrise brief: NorSun developing 5 GW U.S. solar wafer facility, Meyer Burger in the wings
Also on the rise: Texas attorney general say counties cannot block solar development. SolarEdge adds power control system to inverter for system oversizing. And more.
NorSun developing 5 GW U.S. solar wafer facility, Meyer Burger in the wings
The experienced Norwegian solar ingot and wafer manufacturer, is advancing plans for the construction of a 5 GW solar wafer factory in the U.S. Meyer Burger has stated that the two companies are communicating heavily on the topic, as the module manufacturer expects further expansion announcements.
Texas attorney general: Counties cannot block solar development
A county government in Northeast Texas has been attempting to block solar development, but the Texas attorney general said it does not have the power to enforce a ban.
SolarEdge adds power control system to inverter for system oversizing
Installers can avoid costly main panel upgrades due to updates to the company’s Home Hub and Wave inverters.
Canadian Solar to deliver 1200 MWh of battery energy storage in Arizona
The Papago energy storage project for APS will use Canadian Solar’s subsidiary’s e-Storage SolBank, a containerized, proprietary battery energy storage solution. Once operational, the project is expected to dispatch enough power for approximately 244,000 homes for four hours every day.
Sunrise brief: One year after passage of the IRA, the renaissance has begun
Also on the rise: Domestic content guidance on solar cells and structural steel. Siemens to open U.S. utility-scale solar inverter factory. And more.
Domestic content guidance on solar cells and structural steel
The IRS and Treasury released the first round Domestic Content Bonus Credit Guidance – but the new guidance seems to raise more questions than it answers.
