2022 PV Module Reliability Scorecard results show resilience of the industry
This year a record number of manufacturers had one or more model types that were Top Performers in every reliability test – and six of these model types were also Top Performers in energy yield performance.
A fate realized: 1 TW of solar to be deployed annually by 2030
Major players in the solar industry, such as LONGi Solar, are projecting accelerating growth in the near term.
Neil – a second grader from Minnesota – is concerned about solar panel recycling
While Neil’s concerns are warranted, there are reasons to be hopeful that we will be able to responsibly and profitably manage solar panel recycling as the volumes scale.
Origis Energy places order for 750MW of First Solar thin-film modules
The deal was booked prior to the release of First Solar’s Q4 and Full Year 2021 earnings in February, and by contract Origis will benefit from technology developments until the order is complete in 2024.
Sunrise brief: US solar manufacturers request tax credits in letter to Congress
Also on the rise: PVEL teams up with drone inspection specialist. Job moves at CleanCapital, Lumio, Factorial Energy, and more. FERC Commissioner Phillips’s views on how to improve transmission, interconnection. Solar advocates reaffirm their approval of Duke Energy’s proposed NEM 2.0 in North Carolina. Solar forecasting teams win prizes from government competition. Longi achieves 25.47% efficiency for gallium-doped p-type heterojunction solar cell. SolarJuice Technology launches American-made modules for commercial solar projects.
Hanwha commits to US manufacturing across the supply chain
Hanwha Solutions becomes the largest shareholder of REC Silicon and, pending passage of SEMA, commits to a multi-phase, multi-billion-dollar expansion across the full solar energy supply chain.
Reclaiming power as a buyer in a tight PV module market
Material shortages, trade restrictions, and shipping bottlenecks create challenges for PV module buyers, but the good news is that there are steps to take to ensure quality and timely supply.
IBM, ABB, and Worley team up to help energy companies build and operate green hydrogen facilities
The collaboration aims to offer a digitally enabled solution for facility owners to build green hydrogen assets more quickly, cheaply, and safely.
Meyer Burger brings 400 MW high-performance solar module manufacturing to Arizona
A diversified and talented workforce, proximity to customers, and strong partnerships on the ground in Arizona prompted Meyer Burger to establish a production site in Goodyear, Arizona.
Sunrise brief: Infinity Energy receives $2.5 million in tax credits for building solar EV charging manufacturing facility
Also on the rise: Salt Lake City to meet 80% of municipal electricity needs with solar, EV car charging manufacturer receives millions in tax credits, selling solar to underserved communities works best by word of mouth, Standard Solar puts 3.3 MW of solar atop Virginia schools.
