Solar trailer for range extension from Tesla
Tesla unveiled a fold-out solar trailer equipped with nine panels and a SpaceX Starlink satellite internet system.
One-third of global PV manufacturing capacity is at medium or high risk of bankruptcy, IEA says
A new report from the International Energy Agency stresses the importance of geographically diversifying the global PV supply chain. This would prevent supply chain vulnerability to bankruptcies and underinvestment.
Sunrise brief: Polysilicon prices rise over 200% in 2022 amid supply shortages
Also on the rise: Entergy seeks to grow renewables up to 2500% over next decade. A zinc-based alternative to lithium-ion batteries. And more.
Reports reveal which manufacturer is believed to have product seized under UFLPA
Reports claim that the shipment, seized until the vendor provides documentation showing the source of the quartzite, contains JinkoSolar product. pv magazine USA has reached out to Jinko for comment.
ROTH: Customs detains solar module shipment under UFLPA
Customs and Border Patrol has detained a shipment from an unnamed Tier 1 solar module supplier until the vendor provides documentation showing the source of the quartzite, the raw material for making polysilicon.
Retractable solar trailer from Spain
PolarGreen Tow is a portable PV system with a capacity of up to 6.5 kW. It can be used to supply power for electric cars or remote locations, or to provide energy during blackouts.
Enel launches EV charging network business
Enel X Way is a new global electric vehicle charging business launched by Enel, a multinational distributor of electricity and gas.
Solar FlexRack chosen for Arizona Community Solar project
The 15 MW Raptor Ridge solar array features 35,500 bifacial modules housed on Solar FlexRack single-axis trackers.
Historic Pittsburgh steel plant reopens to make components for Nextracker
The company’s third American steel line will create 40 to 70 direct jobs and help Nextracker to strengthen its ever-expanding US solar tracker supply chain.
It takes more than recycling to establish a circular clean economy, says NREL
Designing renewable hardware to last longer and using fewer materials to construct it can work to bolster recycling efforts in building an effective circular economy for solar and battery technologies, according to NREL research.
