First Solar reports forced labor in supply chain
A third-party examination revealed that employees employed by four subcontractors at manufacturing sites in Malaysia were subject to unethical labor practices.
Sunrise brief: Over 155 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing announced in one year
Also on the rise: Top five solar inverter vendors accounted for 71% of shipments in 2022, U.S. startup to produce perovskite glass for tandem modules and Amogy eyes commercialization of zero-emission, ammonia-powered semi-truck.
Top five solar inverter vendors accounted for 71% of shipments in 2022
Global inverter shipments increased to 330 GWac with Huawei, Sungrow, Ginlong, Solis, Growatt and GoodWe named as the top vendors.
Over 155 GW of U.S. solar manufacturing announced in one year
The U.S. has begun to reshore its energy supply chain one year after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
How New York State can stay on track with green-grid goals
The Office of the New York State Comptroller suggests streamlining three parallel processes to ensure a carbon-free grid by 2040.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon Solar to build 3 GW cell and module plant in Albuquerque
Also on the rise: An alternative to California’s proposed income-based fixed monthly utility bill charge, retired coal plant to be running on 100% hydrogen by 2045 and scientists explore aquatic effects of floating solar.
Maxeon Solar to build 3 GW cell and module plant in Albuquerque
The company will invest $1 billion in the TOPCon manufacturing facility, creating up to 1,800 highly skilled jobs.
Sunrise brief: One of the largest U.S. solar projects secures $779 million financing
Also on the rise: Clearway to procure 2 GW of solar trackers from Nextracker, Boston mayor bans fossil fuel use in municipal buildings and a developer challenges Massachusetts town on solar zoning restrictions.
Developer challenges Massachusetts town on solar zoning restrictions
PureSky Energy, formerly Amp Energy, contends that Shutesbury, Massachusetts is violating state law with its solar zoning regulations. The town is actively seeking to dismiss the lawsuit.
Boston mayor bans fossil fuel use in municipal buildings
Michelle Wu signed an executive order banning the use of fossil fuels in new construction and renovated buildings.
