Soltec announces solar tracker designed for U.S. market
The SFOne US is a self-powered, single-axis solar tracker designed for large-format modules.
Maxeon solar cells cleared of forced labor allegations after review
The analyst behind the “Over Exposed” report, examining the likelihood of forced labor in the supply chain of the solar module manufacturer, has revised their stance on Maxeon Solar. Detailed documentation and ongoing dialogue with the company prompted the re-evaluation.
Sunrise brief: Maine residents vote against creating new utility
Also on the rise: U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024. China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026. And more.
China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026
A Wood Mackenzie report forecasts that China will hold more than 80% of poly, wafer, cell and module manufacturing capacity for the next three years.
Major U.S. solar developer announces recycling plans
EDF Renewables North America signs on with Solarcycle to recycle damaged or broken solar panels.
TOPCon the likely choice of new U.S. solar manufacturers
At the pv magazine RoundtablesUS 2023, four experts weighed in on PV module choices now and into the future, with TOPCon in the spotlight but perovskite and tandem HJT on the not-too-distant horizon.
Sunrise brief: How the IRA is changing the U.S. solar manufacturing landscape
Also on the rise: Sunlight Financial files bankruptcy, acquired by industry consortium. California is curtailing more solar power than ever before. And more.
Solar construction costs dropped following pandemic, per EIA data
Since the pandemic began in 2021, module prices have continued to fall, hitting a two-year low globally in April 2023. In the first two months of 2023, average U.S. module prices were $0.36 per Wdc, down 11% quarter-over-quarter.
Sunrise brief: Solar wafer prices fall for first time in three months
Also on the rise: California ends summer with 5 GW energy storage record. Sunnova secures $3 billion Department of Energy loan. And more.
Honeywell invests in ESS to advance adoption of iron flow battery energy storage
Honeywell purchased $27.5 million in ESS common stock and intends to purchase $300 million in ESS product, with $15 million prepaid. The collaboration enables Honeywell to integrate ESS technology into its global offering, and ESS gains license to Honeywell’s flow battery intellectual property.
