Thin-film solar development receives $2 million in funding
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory awarded funding to six projects to support its Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium.
First Solar files suit against Toledo Solar for false and deceptive practices
In an installation at the Governor’s mansion in Ohio, a First Solar employee noticed that solar panels in Toledo Solar boxes contained First Solar imprint.
First Solar Q1 2023 revenue down, with investments in U.S. facilities taking precedent
Company expects to recognize about 25% of its full year guidance in the first half of 2023 and 75% in the second half, based on the advanced manufacturing production tax credit (45X) of the IRA taking effect.
EDP Renewables places order for 1.8 GW of First Solar modules
With this strategic agreement, EDPR increases its commitment to U.S. domestic content, while also pursuing its strategy of supply chain and technology diversification.
First Solar inks 10.1 GW of sales across four deals
As many as 22 million solar panels will be sold by the U.S. manufacturer as a result of the deals. The company generated $1 billion in revenue in Q4 2022.
Flexible cadmium telluride solar cell with 12.6% efficiency via lift-off method
A U.S. research team has developed a cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell through a lift-off method that reportedly ensures higher crystallinity of the cadmium sulfide film. The device has a power conversion efficiency of 12.60%, an open-circuit voltage of 0.829 V, a short-circuit current density of 23.64 mA/cm2, and a fill factor of 64.30%.
Watch: One of the largest solar facilities in Texas achieves operation
National Grid Renewables achieved commercial operations for the 275 MW solar, 125 MWh energy storage Noble Solar project.
Transparent solar glass to debut at RE+ in Anaheim
Toledo Solar, an Ohio-based solar manufacturer, is introducing semi-transparent see-through solar glass designed to be used in net-zero buildings, greenhouses, and more.
First Solar to invest up to $1.2 billion in expanding U.S. solar manufacturing by 4.4 GW
New 3.5 GWDC manufacturing facility planned in the U.S. Southeast; Ohio plant expands and gets a $185 million upgrade.
DOE launches $20 million consortium to advance US-made cadmium telluride solar cells
The Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium will work toward making continued cost and efficiency improvements that will make CdTe more competitive on the global market.
