Major U.S. corporations embracing community solar
The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) noted that household names such as Microsoft, Google, Walmart, Starbucks, Rivian, Wendy’s, and T-Mobile are just a few of the Fortune 500 companies that have signed agreements with community solar developers.
U.S. power grid adds 4.2 GW of battery storage in H1
Battery storage accounted for the second-largest share of newly operating generating capacity in the United States in the first half of 2024. If all planned additions come online, this year could see a record amount of battery storage capacity added to the grid, totaling 15 GW.
Automating solar PV perovskite material discovery
U.S. researchers have applied robotics and automation to perovskite material discovery for use in tandem perovskite solar cell technologies. The robotic platform is multifunctional, able to mix precursors, perform spin coating, annealing and characterization of the optoelectronic thin films.
Meyer Burger cancels U.S. solar cell plant, announces restructuring
Colorado Springs solar cell plant halted as Swiss-German PV manufacturer announces company restructuring plans. Planned capacity expansion at Arizona module production plant also put on hold. Existing cell production site in Thalheim, Germany, to remain part of Meyer Burger operations.
Sunrise brief: Nevados trackers to qualify as domestic content in 2025
Also on the rise: TMEIC announces 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas. Novel blockchain-based virtual utility for P2P PV trading. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
TMEIC announces 9 GW utility-scale solar inverter factory in Texas
The Japan-headquartered manufacturer plans a 144,000 square foot U.S. facility.
Nevados trackers to qualify as domestic content in 2025
Nevados reports that it will soon be taking orders for its domestic content All Terrain Trackers that it says will fully comply with both Treasury’s new elective safe harbor and pre-existing direct cost requirements, helping developers qualify for a 10% domestic content tax credit, which is in addition to the 30% base investment tax credit.
Sunrise brief: Utilities plan hydrogen power projects that crowd out renewables
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar drops 15% post Q2 earnings report. Report shows U.S. states and utilities easing into EVs. And more.
Canadian Solar drops 15% post Q2 earnings report
The solar company logged $1.64 billion in revenue, down from $2.36 billion in the previous year’s Q2.
