Policy

The Swiss-German solar machine and module manufacturer has announced it will redirect solar cell manufacturing machines planned for Germany to Colorado in order to get the factory up by the end of 2024, which would make all of their Arizona solar modules qualify for the IRA”s “domestic content”.

Joining the wave of solar manufacturers setting up operations in the U.S. is a new partnership between Revkor Energy Holdings and H2 Gemini, planning a 5GW to 20 GW HJT/perovskite manufacturing facility and a research center in the state of Utah.

Also on the rise: New York Green Bank provides $25 million credit debt facility for energy storage. Federal agencies urged to tap 25 GW potential of solar on canals. And more.

The credit facility will help fund NineDot Energy’s pipeline of battery storage projects in New York State, and is the first pure play energy storage transaction completed by NY Green Bank.

Also on the rise: Fracking enables record power and flow rates for geothermal pilot project. Judge tosses Tigo lawsuit. And more.

Local clean energy ownership gives residents decision-making power over the construction, operation and distribution of benefits from clean energy projects, according to a report by Institute for Local Self Reliance.

Also on the rise: First Solar inks 5 GW supply deal with Energix. EPA announces two grant opportunities for clean tech projects. And more.

The Commonwealth overruled the decisions of its own siting boards and one town’s moratoria on all solar and storage projects, paving the way for the imminent construction of two significant energy storage facilities.

The thin film solar module provider is now booking orders to 2030.

Rocky Mountain Institute presents updated climate policy scorecards for 20 states, tracking progress to 2030.