Missouri doubles solar capacity with 430 MW facility with U.S.-made components
Construction has begun on the two-phase 430 MW Kelso Solar Project that developer Arevon reports had no opposition due to its impactful public engagement.
Double Black Diamond now the largest operating solar power producer east of the Mississippi
The Illinois solar power project features U.S.-made modules and trackers, employed 500 people during construction and will provide an estimated $100 million in community benefit funds.
First Solar lowers 2025 earnings expectations due to tariff challenges
The solar panel manufacturer’s stock declined roughly 10% following the release of its Q1 2025 report.
Louisiana solar project goes online with U.S.-made components
With McDonald’s as the offtaker for the 180MWdc of solar energy from the Prairie Ronde project, St. Landry Parish community resources will receive funding for education and community development initiatives.
California glass production facility powered by solar
A new California solar project will power about 20% of a glass manufacturing facility’s electrical demand.
First Solar shares soar on release of Q4 and full-year 2024 earnings
The thin-film PV manufacturer sold a record 14.1 GW of modules resulting in sales increasing year-on-year, yet the company faces global policy uncertainty going forward.
First Solar sues JinkoSolar for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
First Solar has sued JinkoSolar in a US federal court in Delaware, claiming that the Chinese manufacturer infringed upon US Patent No. 9,130,074, which is related to tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar technology.
New Mexico’s first community solar project begins construction
Three years after passage of New Mexico’s community solar act, Affordable Solar intends to use domestic content in the seven solar installations that make up the 35 MW Cuidando Los Niños Community Solar Project.
First Solar cashes in on sale of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits
Generated from the manufacturer’s U.S. facilities, First Solar expects to receive gross cash proceeds of approximately $819 million upon the transaction’s completion.
U.S.-made First Solar modules available through new partnership
Distributor Guided Path Solar offers First Solar modules made in Ohio facilities. The modules contain 100% domestic content and are expected to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s domestic content bonus.
