DOE deep dives into strategies to solve clean energy supply chain issues
The Department of Energy is charting a course for the developing US photovoltaic manufacturing, which could mitigate global supply chain challenges and benefit the climate and the economy as well as helping the US achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Aspen Power secures $120 million, 200MW of distributed and community solar
The developer is active in community solar, multifamily, commercial, industrial, and rooftop markets.
Where renewable energy policies are working
The 2022 Community Power Scorecard developed by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance grades the states on which give communities the most power to advance clean energy and which present barriers to local economic development through renewable power. Only four received top grades, indicating that most states have a lot of work to do.
Plans finalized for lithium extraction project in Arkansas
Standard Lithium and LANXESS Corporation have come to terms on an agreement to speed the development of the first commercial lithium project in Arkansas.
DHL deploys solar on its fleet trucks
The international express shipper is topping trucks with solar to limit fuel usage by powering lift gates, ancillary devices, and easing strain on the truck’s alternator.
Reclaiming power as a buyer in a tight PV module market
Material shortages, trade restrictions, and shipping bottlenecks create challenges for PV module buyers, but the good news is that there are steps to take to ensure quality and timely supply.
Rooftop solar groups ask FERC to stop utilities from charging customers for anti-solar advocacy
Four groups that support rooftop solar have asked federal energy regulators to disallow the “common” utility practice of charging their customers for their anti-solar advocacy.
Sunrise brief: LG to exit solar module business, close US manufacturing facility
Also on the rise: Polysilicon reaches highest price since 2011. Ingeteam supplied 4.2GW of solar and battery inverters in 2021. WiTricity announces wireless EV charging. Job moves at Silfab Solar, LG Energy Solution, Centrica Business Solutions, and more. Why solar is a good fit for coal country.
LG to close US solar module manufacturing facility
The closing of the Alabama-based facility comes in tandem with the announcement that LG will be folding its solar module business by the end of June.
Polysilicon price reaches $39.3/kg — the highest since 2011
The price of polysilicon last week reached its highest level since 2011 and, according to Chinese module manufacturer JinkoSolar, there are no visible signs that it could drop this year, as predicted by several analysts.
