Sunrise brief: Energy groups head to Washington in lobbying blitz
Also on the rise: Wyoming legislation attacks net metering, small-scale solar. Enphase full-year revenues down 42%. And more.
Hidden fastener solar mount requires no holes in exterior roofing layer
A new attachment for asphalt shingle and composite slate roofs enables solar installation without boring holes through the external roofing layer has been awarded as an American-Made Solar Prize semifinalist. It is developed by Martin Solar and Roofing.
Battery materials startup’s technology to boost battery performance
The newly formed company, Elevated Materials, brings ultra-thin lithium films to the battery market.
Enphase full-year revenues down 42%
Enphase annual revenues declined amid an overall downturn in the residential solar market. The company improved its margins and significantly expanded U.S. manufacturing.
Energy groups head to Washington in lobbying blitz
Today groups that represent over 2,000 companies are holding over 100 meetings with members of Congress and staff from both parties to discuss how the tax credits are helping to drive a strong energy and manufacturing economy.
Battery storage in California delivering as a daily workhorse, details IEEFA report
An institute report details how batteries are now regularly capturing otherwise-curtailed solar generation, and are firmly integral to daily grid operations.
Wyoming legislation attacks net metering, small-scale solar
Wyoming Senator Case has yet again submitted legislation to limit net metering, jeopardizing the grassroots growth of small-scale solar power.
Where in the world is Jigar Shah?
After a two-month break following dismissal from his position as director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, Shah can soon be found behind a microphone with a podcaster’s hat on.
Sunrise brief: U.S. surpasses 50 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity
Also on the rise: U.S. raises tariffs to 60% on Chinese solar polysilicon, wafer and cell. KORE Power halts Arizona energy storage factory. And more.
U.S. raises solar polysilicon, wafer and cell tariffs from China to 60%
After the Biden administration doubled Section 301 tariffs from 25% to 50%, the Trump administration has added another 10%.
