Sunrise brief: U.S. solar industry eyes 50 GW of manufacturing capacity by the end of the decade
Also on the rise: Green Banks may compete for $27 billion from fund set up by Inflation Reduction Act. EnergySage Marketplace Intel Report points to changes in solar pricing, preference. And more.
Meyer Burger ramps up solar panel plans
Switzerland’s Meyer Burger is accelerating the expansion of its solar panel production capacity, following the extension of the U.S. solar tax credit for PV manufacturers and an order from developer DE Shaw for 3.75 GW of U.S.-made heterojunction modules.
Solar industry eyes 50 GW of manufacturing capacity by the end of this decade
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released a roadmap for achieving the goal of a domestic supply chain.
Green Banks may compete for $27 billion from fund set up by Inflation Reduction Act
$15 billion of the funds appropriated under the Inflation Reduction Act will support low-income and disadvantaged communities, including $7 billion for zero-emission technologies such as rooftop solar. The other $12 billion will support additional investments in low- and zero-emission projects.
SolarEdge Home makes its North American debut
This new home energy management solution is the brains behind home energy generation, battery backup and EV charging.
Jack’s Solar Garden blends agriculture, solar energy, and community
The Boulder, Colorado community garden serves as a case study and research site for the practice of agrivoltaics.
EnergySage Marketplace Intel Report points to changes in solar pricing, preferences
Prices are up, module maker market share shifts, storage sells despite cost, and more.
Sunrise brief: NREL releases a list of easily searchable solar ordinances
Also on the rise: EDF Renewables activates four energy storage projects in California. New IEEE standard may ease interconnection woes. And more.
EDF Renewables activates 620 MW solar / 200 MWh storage project
The company announced the four projects in a Bureau of Land Management designated site are now delivering clean energy to the California grid.
Air Force funds “quantum dot” photovoltaic window project
New Mexico-based nanotechnology developer UbiQD develops the transparent solar windows.
