“The times of supply shortage are over,” solar giants bet big on U.S. manufacturing
Three factories announced by three major solar panel suppliers will add 15 GW of manufacturing capacity. In 2021, the U.S. had about 7 GW of module manufacturing capacity.
Five major solar panel suppliers found in violation of antidumping laws
Units of BYD, Longi, Canadian Solar, Trina Solar and New East Solar were found in violation of trade laws and now face heavy tariffs. Three major suppliers were found to not be in violation.
Sunrise brief: NorSun developing 5 GW U.S. solar wafer facility, Meyer Burger in the wings
Also on the rise: Texas attorney general say counties cannot block solar development. SolarEdge adds power control system to inverter for system oversizing. And more.
Canadian Solar to deliver 1200 MWh of battery energy storage in Arizona
The Papago energy storage project for APS will use Canadian Solar’s subsidiary’s e-Storage SolBank, a containerized, proprietary battery energy storage solution. Once operational, the project is expected to dispatch enough power for approximately 244,000 homes for four hours every day.
Sunrise brief: Maxeon Solar to build 3 GW cell and module plant in Albuquerque
Also on the rise: An alternative to California’s proposed income-based fixed monthly utility bill charge, retired coal plant to be running on 100% hydrogen by 2045 and scientists explore aquatic effects of floating solar.
EDF places order for up to 7 GW of U.S.-made Canadian Solar modules
Canadian Solar announced that production in its first U.S. factory was set to begin in late June. With a planned output of 20,000 modules per day, it expects annual production capacity to total 5 GW.
Vertical bifacial solar seeking greenhouse albedo and deployment space
A Colorado farmer installed vertical bifacial solar, leveraging greenhouse albedo to increase output. The installation demonstrates promising generation during winter months, while maximizing limited land space.
Sunrise brief: 50 states solar incentives–California
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar announces 5 GW Texas module factory. $7 billion in EPA grants to advance low-income residential and community solar. And more.
Canadian Solar announces 5 GW Texas module factory
Representing an investment of $250 million, the facility is expected to bring 1,500 jobs.
Sunrise brief: Energy-insecure households in the U.S. pay 27% more for electricity than others
Also on the rise: Meyer Burger considers U.S. solar cell manufacturing. CSI Solar announces initial public offering pricing on Shanghai Stock Exchange. And more.
