Thin-film tandem solar in the U.S.
Tandem solar-cell technology featuring silicon has been widely researched but materials such as perovskites, paired with established thin-film solar or with other perovskite cells, are pointing to a new development path.
Innovation driving change in solar tracker market
Shipment volumes are growing in the global solar tracker market as innovation in project development drives demand. Joe Steveni, of S&P Global Commodity Insights, takes a look at the factors shaping the commercial landscape for trackers, from agrivoltaics and undulating terrain to Indian ambition and the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act.
A look at Tim Walz’ clean energy record as governor of Minnesota
Minnesota jumped in state rankings for solar installations, in part due to Governor Walz’ leadership, and what he has promoted on the state level would add to Harris’ record on the national stage.
Completing Western transmission lines would enable 73 GW of renewables and storage
The benefits of completing 12 Western transmission projects, as identified in a federal study, will form the region’s new baseline for a forthcoming National Transmission Planning Study.
Sunrise brief: China urges U.S. to reverse new tariffs on solar, batteries, EVs
Also on the rise: DYCM Power announces $800 million U.S. solar cell and module factory. Nearly half U.S. households will have solar by 2050. And more.
Affordable Wire Management introduces three utility-scale solar products
The company introduced a hail-stow hanger, a hanger for north-south orientations, and rail system for clustered disconnect designs.
DYCM Power announces $800 million U.S. solar cell and module factory
The joint venture announced a 2 GW facility with plans to expand up to 6 GW.
China urges U.S. to reverse new tariffs on solar, batteries, EVs
China’s Ministry of Commerce has described the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s recent decision to raise tariffs on Chinese solar components, batteries, semiconductors, steel, and EVs as “typical unilateralism and protectionism.” It added that the tariff increases will harm U.S. companies and consumers.
Solar jobs on the rise
According to the 14th Annual National Solar Jobs Census released by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, solar jobs are plentiful and growing.
Firebrick thermal storage for industry could receive $75 million in federal funds
Two projects that would store heat in firebricks for industrial use may receive federal funding, in part because the projects are deemed highly replicable.
