First Solar unit achieves world record CIGS solar efficiency of 23.64%
The new solar cell achieved a maximum power conversion efficiency of 23.75% and a certified efficiency of 23.64%, thus beating the previous world record of 23.35% achieved in 2019 by Japan’s Solar Frontier. The result was confirmed by the Fraunhofer ISE.
Solar now accounts for over 50% of new electricity capacity added to the U.S. grid
Looking back at the first full year since passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Solar Market Insight, Year-in-Review 2023 shows that the legislation has skyrocketed the industry and will have a lasting economic impact in terms of energy, jobs and investment opportunity.
First Solar plans to double manufacturing capacity by 2026
The U.S.-based solar panel manufacturer issued strong 2024 revenue expectations in its Q4 earnings report.
Sunrise brief: First Solar could have $5 billion impact on U.S. economy by 2026
Also on the rise: Arizona approves “discriminatory” charge on rooftop solar customers. California needs 10 GW of solar deployment in five years, 57.5 GW by 2045. And more.
First Solar could have $5 billion impact on U.S. economy by 2026
A study commissioned by First Solar analyzed the company’s actual and forecast U.S. spending in 2023 and 2026 when the company expects to have 14 GW of annual nameplate capacity across Alabama, Louisiana, and Ohio.
Sunrise brief: Debunking the myth that all solar panels come from China
Also on the rise: The top ten solar panel brands serving the U.S. market. Solar actuators, the brains and brawn behind solar trackers. And more.
SolAmerica Energy procures 205 MW of First Solar modules
The company plans to use First Solar’s modules for its portfolio of community solar facilities, three commercial and industrial solar plants and various other solar projects in the U.S.
Debunking solar myths: All panels come from China
Part One of Dan Shugar’s series on replacing fiction with facts about solar, when the proverbial Uncle Bob comes to dinner.
Yaskawa Solectria Solar to exhibit U.S.-made utility-scale inverters
In partnership with solar panel manufacturer First Solar, the company developed the inverters to reduce degradation rates.
Sunrise brief: SolarEdge announces reduction of global workforce
Also on the rise: Peloton’s loss is First Solar’s gain. Vertical solar mount first of kind to achieve UL certification. And more.
