People on the move: Fluence Energy, Sunnova, EMerge Alliance and more
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance, plus the job opening of the week.
Two U.S. solar production projects out of commission
SPI’s panel-manufacturing plant in California has suddenly ceased operation and its cell-production site in South Carolina never got off the ground.
Strategic tariffs delivering results for the American solar industry
After years of battling unfairly priced imports, the tide is finally beginning to turn—and we now have the data to prove it.
Amazon procures clean energy from solar project in Indiana
With the public on board, EDP Renewables is expanding its Riverstart solar project in Indiana.
U.S. solar manufacturing boom “real — but fragile,” said CEA
The U.S. is on track to reach 13 GW of cell manufacturing capacity and 65 GW of module assembly in 2025, said a report from Clean Energy Associates.
Stryten Energy ramps up its U.S. battery manufacturing capacity to 24 GW
The energy storage company’s investment will add 10 GW to its domestic manufacturing capacity.
Sunnova makes more leadership changes
In an attempt to enhance the struggling company’s financial position, Sunnova appoints an interim CFO and executive VP of operations.
Nature’s Generator introduces 10.5 kWh home backup battery
The MyGrid 10k home generator includes a 10 kW inverter and is rated for 6,000 cycles.
History of U.S. tariffs and how they relate to solar
Days after entering office, the Trump administration announced tariffs on key US trading partners. While Canada and Mexico negotiated a one-month stay, it appears tariffs are set to play an even larger role in US trade policy through 2029. Paula Mints examines the history of U.S. tariffs with a focus on the solar industry.
Solar module, cell, wafer prices to rise in Q2 2025, says TrendForce
TrendForce says solar module, cell, and wafer prices will rise in the second quarter as China accelerates installations ahead of looming regulatory changes. It notes that prices are expected to decline in the third quarter as demand eases.
