Expanding U.S. solar manufacturing leadership
In the keynote speech on Day Three of pv magazine Week, John Smirnow discussed the Inflation Reduction Act as industrial policy and how the U.S. has the opportunity to be a true leader in solar manufacturing.
Heliene receives $54 million investment to boost U.S. manufacturing
The closing of the strategic equity investment from Transition Equity Partners will help Heliene build out both solar cell and module manufacturing in the U.S.
First Solar opens $1.1 billion solar factory in Alabama
The thin-film specialist inaugurated a new, vertically integrated manufacturing facility that adds 3.5 GW of capacity.
Sunrise brief: Solar-plus-storage dominating future U.S. power grid
Also on the rise: Hydrogen-powered data center planned for Texas. Solar module manufacturer closes $50 million tax credit transfer. And more.
Solar module manufacturer closes $50 million tax credit transfer
Heliene will use the investment on its existing and planned U.S. solar cell and module manufacturing facilities.
The IRA: What’s to come, what’s to go
While we watch the spectacle of the 2024 elections unfold, it is wise to consider the implications of a repeal or rollback of the IRA.
Sunrise brief: U.S. increases and extends clean energy import tariffs on China
Also on the rise: Demand for large capacity battery storage cells goes strong as prices continue to slide. Chinese solar module prices fall despite price hikes in upstream segment. And more.
Nevados taking orders for new Trace solar tracking solution
The Trace solution includes updated mechanicals, integrated software and controls to include features such as 75° hail stow. See it at RE+ in booth D24705.
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.
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.
