Sunrise brief: Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S.
Also on the rise: Anza platform now lists U.S.-made solar cells and modules. The maturing community solar model. And more.
Winnebago recalls trailers with risk of flyaway solar panels
A 2022 Winnebago trailer model has been recalled due to the risk of solar panels vibrating and detaching, causing a potential roadway hazard.
Strata signs tolling agreement for Arizona battery, Energy Vault takes FID on Texas project
Strata Clean Energy has secured a deal for its 100 MW/400 MWh White Tank battery energy storage system (BESS), in Arizona, and Energy Vault is planning a 57 MW/114 MWh BESS in Texas.
Maxeon solar panels shipped from Mexico denied entry to U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection blocked Maxeon products despite “having provided clear and objective evidence” of a compliant supply chain.
The maturing community solar model
In the recent pv magazine USA Week, Jeff Cramer, president and CEO of Coalition for Community Solar Access presented an update on community solar, examining what’s working, where gains are being made and what the U.S. can expect in the future.
Solar energy modeled as digital twin in Unreal Engine video game software
An international research team has created a digital twin that purportedly enables analysis of different scenarios on PV plants’ aerial monitoring. The new tool is claimed to reduce the risk associated with real-world experimentation and help identify the most effective strategies to improve PV system monitoring.
Anza platform now lists U.S.-made solar cells and modules
The software-based procurement platform is expanded to help solar buyers be sure they’re purchasing domestically produced solar cells and modules.
Sunrise brief: Solar stocks plummet, market is “wildly emotional” about Trump
Also on the rise: 500 GW of solar could interconnect at existing fossil-fired generators. The great untapped potential of virtual power plants
global installed PV capacity tops 2 TW. And more.
Energy storage manufacturer NeoVolta phase one approved for $250 million DOE loan
The company will now enter a technical due diligence phase.
FCC enhanced phone, text restrictions are the right call for solar sales
Consumer protection and phone sales regulation are a good thing, said EnergySage director of business development Erik Holvik.
