Procurement

NYPA looking for proposals for solar installation at State University of New York at Oneonta, preferably with a battery energy storage system. A second, non-lithium long-duration energy proposal is sought.

In attempt to support U.S. manufacturing competition with lower-cost imported solar components, the Senators requested the president invoke Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to enforce tariffs.

To cure a shortage of distribution transformers, trade groups representing the utility and housing industries have called for federal funding to boost U.S. manufacturing of the equipment.

In an eight-year agreement with Microsoft, Qcells will supply 12 GW of modules along with EPC services.

A closer look at guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act domestic content adder.

Fujifilm and Bristol Myers Squibb executed power purchase agreements with National Grid for energy resources from the Blevins Solar Project in Falls County, Texas.

The SFOne US is a self-powered, single-axis solar tracker designed for large-format modules.

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.

Also on the rise: U.S. solar electricity generation to surpass hydropower in 2024. China expected to dominate solar manufacturing through 2026. And more.

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.