Sunrise brief: New entrant in U.S. solar cell manufacturing secures multi-year, multi-GW contract
Also on the rise: Five solar businesses added to forced labor list, banned from U.S. entry. BLM seeks public’s input for 700 MW solar, energy storage center in Arizona. And more.
Five solar businesses added to forced labor list, banned from U.S. entry
Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), five businesses in China were added to an entity list, making them ineligible to provide products and services in the United States.
Solar facility on Kentucky reclaimed coal mine now operational
The Martin County Solar Project was developed by Savion and Edelen Renewables on a 1,200 acre former mountaintop coal mine, employing over 300 during construction.
After liftoff, DOE looks to accelerate virtual power plants
Virtual power plant capacity must double to meet demand, the Department of Energy said in its latest report on virtual power plants.
Examining final rules for clean hydrogen tax credit
Industry thought leaders indicate that the changes in the final rules for the 45V tax credits are positive, but they will not reduce dependence on polluting fossil fuels.
Sunrise brief: U.S. solar panel supply ‘sufficient’ but two bottlenecks hold industry back
Also on the rise: The U.S. economy needs VPP 2.0, utilities could deliver. Clean energy affordability: Where does it start? And more.
The U.S. economy needs VPP 2.0, utilities could deliver
Virtual power plants can play an essential role in meeting rising electricity demand, but to do so, utilities must bring them into the heart of their planning and rapidly take it to grid scale.
Midea unveils energy-efficient heat pump water heater
The air-source water heater is almost four times more efficient than traditional water heaters, the company says.
Solar developer withdraws Supreme Court case as public opposition halts project
Lightsource BP has abandoned plans for a 300 MW solar project in Ohio that was highly opposed by local residents.
Sunrise brief: Hemlock Semiconductor receives $325 million U.S. government funding for polysilicon production
Also on the rise: Jackery debuts Solar Roof Tile at CES 2025. Majority woman-owned developer begins construction on solar, battery facility in Nevada. And more.
