Origis Energy closes $415 million for 145 MW solar project in Texas
The solar developer closed a deal for construction, term debt and tax equity financing for a project coming online in 2025.
Majority woman-owned developer begins construction on solar, battery facility in Nevada
The 185 MW solar and 400 MWh battery energy storage Nevada facility is expected to be in operation later this year.
Key Capture Energy completes ITC tax credit transfer for 200 MW BESS in Texas
Two battery energy storage facilities achieved commercial operation in Texas, along with the transfer of investment tax credits.
U.S.-made perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules could be produced at around $0.35/W
Techno-economic analysis conducted by NREL researchers has shown how perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules could currently hardly compete in cost with incumbent PV panels. Production costs for U.S.-made tandem products were found to range between $0.29/W and $0.42/W, with module efficiencies ranging from 25% to 30%.
Perovskite solar beach umbrella and electric cooler
Anker introduced an off-grid solar perovskite umbrella and a cooler with battery energy storage at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hemlock Semiconductor receives $325 million U.S. government funding for polysilicon production
The Michigan-based manufacturer supplies solar-grade polysilicon used in the manufacturing of mono-crystalline ingots and wafers used in solar cells.
Jackery debuts Solar Roof Tile at CES 2025
In a first for the U.S. market, curved rooftop solar tiles are available in obsidian or terra-cotta red from Jackery.
U.S.-made modules to go to community solar through new partnership
The modules will be made in Silfab Solar’s upcoming facility in South Carolina.
Sunrise brief: Texas storms show industry’s solar hail defenses work
Also on the rise: Treasury releases final rules for technology-neutral clean electricity credits. Despite wind and solar’s low costs, PPAs remain vital. And more.
Washington state economic impact from community solar could reach $1.7 billion over next decade
Analysis from the Washington Urban Infrastructure Lab finds that a community solar program similar to New York or Minnesota could create thousands of jobs and over a billion dollars in economic impact.
