Qcells announces new solar encapsulant facility in Georgia
Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia will supply EVA encapsulant film to Qcells, supporting Qcells plans to develop a fully integrated solar supply chain in the USA.
Rooftop solar friendly bill introduced in Georgia
Net metering caps would be expanded and community solar access widened in Senator Jason Anavitarte’s bill.
Microsoft to purchase 2.5 GW of Qcells solar
Qcells will provide US-made solar modules and perform engineering, procurement, and construction for Microsoft’s solar projects.
FREYR Battery signs 10 GWh plus battery agreement
The non-binding agreement with Impact Clean Power covers batteries produced through 2030 and may be worth $1.8 billion.
Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
The company plans to manufacture 3.3 GW of solar ingots, wafers, cells, and finished modules in new Georgia facility, creating 2,500 clean energy jobs.
Solar Energy Loan Fund surpasses $30 million of residential loans
The non-profit green bank has sourced credit to clientele of which 74% are low-to-moderate income homeowners.
Silicon Ranch brings in $600 million of new equity investments
The Southeast-focused solar developer is on track to cap a $1 billion full-year equity raise with a $225 million round over the next quarter.
North American EV battery production forecast to reach 1 TWh annually by 2030
Rust Belt states of the Midwest have estimated production capacity of 30 GW to over 100 GW per year of EV batteries, with California and Ontario adding capacity as well.
U.S. Senate confirms six Biden appointees to TVA board
With the new appointments, Biden appointees constitute the majority of the TVA board of directors. Key decisions on TVA’s generating mix are in the works.
Tracking solar policy winners and losers in the Southeast
The Southern Environmental Law Center shares its review of policies slowing down or speeding up the adoption of solar in the South.
