2 GW Meyer Burger solar cell factory in Colorado, hints of more coming
The Swiss-German solar machine and module manufacturer has announced it will redirect solar cell manufacturing machines planned for Germany to Colorado in order to get the factory up by the end of 2024, which would make all of their Arizona solar modules qualify for the IRA”s “domestic content”.
Array Technologies to secure domestically made steel from new mill in Texas
The tracker manufacturer is partnering with Lock Joint Tube to manufacture domestically sourced steel tubes for utility-scale solar projects to serve the burgeoning Texas market.
The benefits and challenges in expanding local clean energy
Local clean energy ownership gives residents decision-making power over the construction, operation and distribution of benefits from clean energy projects, according to a report by Institute for Local Self Reliance.
EPA announces two grant opportunities for clean tech projects
Two Notices of Funding Opportunities total $20 billion and aim to mobilize private capital into clean tech projects to create jobs and lower energy costs.
Secretary Yellen’s China mission underscores economic diplomacy, domestic climate policy nexus
The central tension at the heart of the IRA – limiting dependence on competitors like China while undergoing an energy transition that we cannot accomplish without them – will inform, and even dictate, so much of U.S. policy going forward.
Former coal plant to house 100-hour iron-air battery
Minnesota’s public utilities commission approves Form Energy’s 10 MW/1 GWh iron-air long-duration energy storage facility construction project for Xcel Energy.
SPI Energy’s Solar4America plans HJT solar cell factory in the U.S.
The announced cell factory adds to the company’s U.S. manufacturing plans, which includes modules, wafers and now, cells.
Meeting prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements
The Inflation Reduction Act offers challenges to clean energy employers in meeting the new prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. A panel of experts in a recent Intersolar webinar provides some insight.
DOE announces $45 million for pilot manufacturing of solar components
Funding from the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda is intended to support silicon component manufacturing and develop dual-use PV technologies.
Michigan energy storage bills can serve as a model for the nation
Passing these bills would make the state among the most ambitious in the Midwest when it comes to growing storage capacity and encouraging business models that unlock the full potential of this technology, like the “virtual power plant” model.
