Waaree Energies to build 5 GW solar cell, module factory in U.S.
India’s Waaree Energies says it will build a solar module manufacturing facility with an initial capacity of 3 GW per year by December 2024. It plans to ramp up to an integrated 5 GW cell facility by 2027 and has already secured an offtake contract with SB Energy.
Cadmium Telluride Accelerator awardees to receive $1.8 million in contracts
The awards will enable the seven research groups to develop cheaper, more efficient and scalable solutions to thin film solar cells made from domestic raw materials.
Who’s on top of the residential solar-plus-storage market?
Wood Mackenzie’s new leaderboard ranks battery manufacturers and solar-plus-storage installers. Recent findings show that three companies have held 80% of the market since 2018, but that tide is turning as new providers enter the growing market.
Thin-film solar is the future of agrivoltaics
In contrast with traditional panels, thin-film solar modules are much more adaptable to these agricultural situations, thanks to their flexible, lightweight design.
Sunrise brief: Enphase to lay off 10% of workforce
Also on the rise: Longi announces 27.09% efficiency for heterojunction back contact solar cell. Two New York landfill solar projects become operational. And more.
Two New York landfill solar projects become operational
Catalyze announced that two solar projects in Lancaster, New York commenced operation, one of which serves Finger Lakes Health through a community solar agreement.
Researchers discover new factor in perovskite solar cell stability
Georgia Tech researchers discovered that isolated water or oxygen exposure does not degrade cells, and it is rather the interplay of the molecules that cause rapid degradation.
Enphase to lay off 10% of workforce
The company is also shutting down contract manufacturing in the U.S. and Romania.
Indiana solar project moves forward with tax equity deal
Lightsource bp closes $85 million tax equity deal for 188 MW Honeysuckle Solar project, scheduled to come online in early 2024.
Sunrise brief: Winners of pv magazine awards 2023
Also on the rise: U.S. House Energy Committee expresses outrage over solar sales tactics. Trends in U.S. grid-scale energy storage. And more.
