People on the move: Atkore, Mainstream Renewable Power, SolarEdge and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance, plus the job opening of the week.
Tandem PV moves toward perovskite manufacturing with $50 million funding announcement
With a perovskite layer 200 times thinner than silicon and requiring just 10% of the energy needed to produce conventional panels, Tandem PV reports it will be able to reduce energy use during manufacturing.
Balcony solar gains unanimous bipartisan support in Utah
A new Utah bill allows portable solar power systems of up to 1.2 kWac to connect directly to 120V outlets without interconnection applications or utility fees, provided they meet NEC and UL certification standards.
Deals for 1.12 GWh of battery energy storage in the U.S.
Two more grid-scale batteries in California, and one in Texas, are nearing completion after funding and sale transactions have been closed.
Navigating the challenges of domestic content compliance
A report from Clean Energy Associates explains direct cost versus safe harbor methods of achieving the domestic content bonus, along with noted risks and challenges in each.
Building a solar-focused registered apprenticeship program
Nexamp is laying the groundwork for a workforce training initiative that will help meet growing demand for skilled workers in the solar industry.
EPA unfreezes $7 billion Solar for All grant program
The announcement comes after the EPA instantly froze the funds last month.
Trump’s energy agenda to encounter roadblocks, Wood Mackenzie says
Wood Mackenzie’s report explores the progress made against renewable power targets and the implications of Trump 2.0.
Renewable energy project acquisitions continue to slow
Under a “higher for longer” interest rate environment, renewable energy project M&A have shifted away from the “scattershot” approach of a formerly cheap capital environment to a more cautious approach, said a report from LevelTen Energy.
Solar generation up 27%, accounting for 6.8% of all electricity
The Energy Information Administration reports that utility-scale solar grew by 32%, while distributed solar increased by 15%, bringing their respective shares to nearly 5% and 2% of total electricity generation. Overall, U.S. electricity generation rose by 3.1% year over year.
