First Solar announces $270 Million investment in R&D innovation center
Despite a less than stellar earnings report, First Solar continues to expand with new manufacturing planned along with dedicated R&D facility to increase learning and reduce downtime on commercial production lines.
Sunrise brief: U.S. corporate funding of solar reached $18.7 billion through nine months this year
Also on the rise: Modeling microgrid design with Inflation Reduction Act incentives. First Solar adds 700 MW to 4 GW solar module supply deal with Silicon Ranch. And more.
First Solar adds 700 MW to 4 GW solar module supply deal with Silicon Ranch
The U.S.-made solar panel provider inked a deal to expand its supply agreement with the major utility-scale solar developer.
Could we see U.S. solar electricity for $0 per kWh?
A Credit Suisse report suggests that from 2025 through 2032, the United States could see solar and wind PPAs regularly signed for under 1¢/kWh, due to a combination of manufacturing and project tax credits.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar inverters to be optimized for First Solar thin film modules
The made-in-USA inverter provider will optimize its XGI 1500 utility-scale string inverters for use with First Solar cadmium telluride solar panels.
Sunrise brief: First Solar to expand U.S. solar manufacturing by 4.4 GW
Also on the rise: Polysilicon price relief in 2023 as industry scales to 500 GW capacity. SolarEdge investigated for alleged patent violation. 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.
Solar industry reacts to passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
The landmark legislation has been met with celebration in the US solar industry as it prepares for a record decade of deployment.
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.
Sunrise brief: Solar investment tax credit to be extended 10 years at 30%, per Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: As Texans are asked to cut energy use amidst a heat wave, solar and batteries step up. Intersect Power places order for 2.4 GW of First Solar modules. And more.
